Half a mile off the A75 at Glenluce, 'the County' lays its eighteen holes along the shore of Luce Bay on sandy turf that drains so well that winter greens are hardly ever used. The front nine dates from 1894 and the back from 1987; the course is mostly flat with subtly sloping greens, three short holes, one par-five and a great deal of wind off the bay, which is the real defence. At a little over 6,000 yards it is honest rather than fearsome, kept in very good condition, and has a deserved reputation as the most welcoming club in the south-west for visiting golfers and holiday parties — reviewers single out the clubhouse staff. The par-four 12th is the signature hole.
2026 green fees (club tariff)
| Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 April – 31 October: 18 holes | £60 |
| Day ticket | £85 (phone/email only) |
| Week ticket | £180 (phone/email only) |
| Twilight after 4pm | £35 |
| 1 November – 31 March: 18 holes | £35 |
| Winter 9 holes | £20 |
| Buggy (over-18s) | £30 round / £50 day |
Members of other Wigtownshire clubs (Portpatrick, Stranraer, Newton Stewart, St Medan, Wigtown & Bladnoch) pay £15; 2-for-1 vouchers are redeemable against the £85 day ticket in summer. Visiting groups get discounts that grow with the party size — see the Groups & Societies page.
Booking
Online if you have a Scottish Golf membership number, otherwise email secretary@wigtownshirecountygolfclub.com or phone 01581 300420. Book early in summer.
Who it suits
Holiday golfers, couples of mixed ability, societies, and anyone heading to the Rhins — it's the obvious 'play on the way' on a Stranraer day. About 50 minutes from Girvan via the A77 and A75; Sandhead's beach and Glenluce Abbey are ten minutes away.
