9-Hole Golf Course
A compact 9-hole layout makes Playsport Golf an option for golfers looking for a shorter round while still enjoying a dedicated golf-course experience.
Quick Overview
Playsport Golf Course at a Glance
Playsport is a short 9-hole course, making it a very different proposition from a traditional 18-hole round.
At 2,518 yards and par 32, it is compact, but the scorecard still gives a mid-handicapper plenty of opportunities to make a mess of things.
9 Holes
Course layout
Par 32
Course par
Scotland
Country
Links Style
Course character
About the course
A short round that still gives the scorecard a workout
Playsport Golf is a distinctive 9-hole, par-32 golf course in Scotland. Rather than simply following a traditional golf-course template, the course draws inspiration from some of the famous and highly regarded holes associated with the Open Championship.
For golfers looking for an alternative to a full-length 18-hole round, a 9-hole course can offer an enjoyable way to get out on the course, practise your game and experience a different style of golf without committing to a longer round.
The links-style character also adds to the appeal, giving the course a distinctly Scottish identity and making it an interesting stop for golfers exploring golf courses in Scotland
Course Highlights
What makes Playsport Golf Course interesting?
Links-Style Golf
The course is described as links-style, giving it a character that connects with the long-standing tradition of Scottish golf.
Open Championship Inspiration
Several design ideas draw inspiration from famous and notable holes associated with the Open Championship.
Scorecard
One hole at a time, we play
A true reflection of a mid handicapper on the course, so you can compare yourself to it.
| Playsport Golf Course | +12 | |||||||||
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardage | 420 | 189 | 365 | 198 | 475 | 136 | 168 | 392 | 175 | 2518 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| Score | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 44 |
Front 9
The way out
The round started badly with a 7 on the opening par 4, followed by a 4 on the second.
The middle of the round was a little more up and down, with a 5 on the fourth and a 6 on the fifth before things settled down.
The best finish came on the ninth, where a 3 matched par.
Final verdict
Our review of Playsport Golf Course
Playsport Golf stands out for its unusual combination of a shorter 9-hole format and inspiration from famous Open Championship golf. That combination gives the course a clear identity and makes it an appealing option for golfers who enjoy trying different layouts.
The par-32 setup means that the round is considerably more compact than a conventional 18-hole golf course, while the links-style concept keeps the experience rooted in the traditions of Scottish golf.
As with any golf course, your experience will depend on playing conditions, your own game and what you want from a round of golf. For golfers interested in exploring a different side of Scottish golf, however, Playsport is an interesting course to have on the radar.
Overall, it's a course where the scorecard gives a useful reality check: nine holes might take less time, but there's still plenty of room for a few extra shots.
Course Gallery
Explore Playsport Golf Course
A selection of images from the course and our visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Playsport Golf Course FAQs
It costs £20 a round to play.
Visitors can book over the phone or online.
Playsport Golf offers a full trackman golf range and a short game putting area with bunkers for practice.
There are no buggy hire at Playsport.
Contact
Playsport Golf Course Information
Plan your visit
Course information
Opening Hours
Mon–Thu
9am – 10pm
Friday
Friday
Sat–Sun
8am – 6pm
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