The 5 Courses - Harris Golf Course

The Course and Its Location

Harris Golf Course is set in one of the most spectacular locations in Europe! Perched on the south west coast of Harris, there are views out west to the famous 'Castaway' Island of Taransay and views north and east to the foreboding dark Harris Hills. To the south is Toehead and Northton, a peninsula which is home to some of the most rare and precious machair grasslands and breeding birds in Britain today.

The course itself is set on the machair dunes of the village of Scarista, where a brilliant white beach runs its length and the sand is untouched and silky soft. The course itself is part of this dramatic scenery: it has been formed mostly by nature, where the links are shaped according to the wind rather than by a famous designer: golf the way nature intended. With a layout of 9 holes you may think it's an easy option but the small greens, massive sand dunes and ever-present Atlantic winds combine for an enjoyable challenge.

Playing golf in Harris really takes your breath away:the fresh Atlantic air will clear your mind of any thoughts other than what a beautiful game golf is.

The Faldo Fiver

Famous names such as Nick Faldo and Ronan Rafferty have played here. Every year the club competes for the 'Faldo Fiver' which was deposited here into the honesty box by the man himself. You can receive lifetime club membership at this course and with members as far away as Japan and South America, you'll be a member of one of the most fashionable golfing clubs in Great Britain!

Facilities:

This is one of the most unique clubhouses in Scotland and looks more suited to something out of a Beatrix Potter novel! Set into the hills and with fantastic view out to the Atlantic, this trailer-come-clubhouse was donated by two local business companies. It was opened on Ronan Rafferty on 14th June 2001 and has a WC and changing area.

Fees & Membership:

For anyone who wishes to play a round, the club operates an honesty box, located near the clubhouse. It is inexpensive at less than £10 and makes getting to our game a lot quicker and stress free!

For anyone who is planning repeat visits to the Harris Golf course or would simply like to join an exclusive golfing set, then the club also operates a LIFE TIME MEMBERSHIP.

The brainchild of Club Captain Willie Fulton - over 400 Life-Memberships have been made available. For only £150 you can have lifetime membership of possibly the most beautiful golf course in the world, never having to pay another penny to play as often as you fancy!

For less than the cost of a couple of rounds at many a more famous courses you can both support and benefit from this unique golf club. To date there are over 400 life members worldwide - in New Zealand, America, Kuwait, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Germany, Sweden, Canada, South Africa, England and mainland Scotland. Each member receives a handwritten certificate in Gaelic and English. To buy life membership for yourself or for the golfer in your family, please contact: THE ISLE OF HARRIS GOLF CLUB, Mr Ronnie Morrison(Treasurer), Bank House, Tarbert, Isle of Harris, UK, Telephone +44 (0)1859 502078 or visit www.harrisgolf.com.

Competitions:

There is an active golfing calendar in Harris and something for everyone, no matter what level. Find out more at www.harrisgolf.ic24.net/Fixtures.htm.