Falkirk Golf Club

Situated in Central Scotland, within the town of Falkirk's Camelon area, is the fantastic parkland course at Falkirk Golf Club. Brilliantly located and in close proximity to the city of Stirling, 20 minutes away, and with both international airports and city centres of Glasgow and Scotland's capital, Edinburgh, accessible in under 45 minutes, the course is easily in reach for international golfers and UK city break golfers alike. Offering an enjoyable and challenging round, on a beautifully maintained layout, with tree-lined fairways and immaculate greens, the course is renowned as one of Central Scotland's best. With an open and friendly welcome guaranteed to visitors at the clubhouse, and with excellent practice facilities on offer, the 'Carmuirs' course at Falkirk Golf Club is a brilliant venue to play at while enjoying a Scottish Golf Break. Golf Scotland. Golf Stirling & Clackmannan. Golf the 'Carmuirs' at Falkirk Golf Club.

 

History: Falkirk Golf Club was established in 1922. Known locally as Carmuirs, the club invited James Braid to survey the club’s 18-hole layout just five years after its inauguration. According to the book, 'James Braid and his Four Hundred Golf Courses', by John F. Moreton & Iain Cumming, "Braid was not radical, suggesting alterations to some tees and greens, but providing a full bunkering scheme." According to the book, all of Braid's recommendations were implemented.

The course sits on a 118 acre site, and is located on land that once formed part of the Callendar Estate, previously owned by the Forbes family. In 1994, the course was purchased by the club from the Callendar Trust. In the subsequent years after the buyout, the course at Falkirk Golf Club has been extensively worked upon, brilliantly maintained, and subject to continual improvement, thus ensuring that it is one of the best parkland courses in Central Scotland. 

The Golf Course: Offering real variety and a test for any level of golfer 'Carmuirs' is a course where concentration and craft are required to shoot a good score. With beautifully manicured fairways and smooth running greens, a number of elevation changes, and the re-occurrence of a ditch throughout a round, the course has rightly earned its reputation as one of the best in Central Scotland. With tough opening and closing holes, played on tight tree-lined fairways, a number of excellent par 3s, and a variety of cleverly laid out par 4s, the course also enjoys a wonderful setting, with a backdrop including views of The Falkirk Wheel and the Ochil Hills. Playing a round at Carmuirs from the front tees will give great pleasure to higher handicap golfers, but for lower handicappers, if it's an enjoyable yet tough challenge you're after, the regular tees will provide you with just such a test. Falkirk Golf Club hosts an eighteen hole, par 70/72 (men), par 69/72 (women), course. It has tees ranging from 5,559 to 6,327 yards.

SGB Signature Hole: Name: Canal Wheel. Number: Hole 10. Measuring 367 yards (M) and 307 yards (W) this fantastic par 4 is played towards the iconic Falkirk Wheel, a huge rotating boat lift that connects the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal, and a dramatic landmark that forms a terrific backdrop to the hole. A good tee shot is required to ensure you carry the gully and open ditch, to reach the fairway beyond.  Alignment for the approach shot should be to the left of the pin as the ground and green slopes from left to right. Bunkers to the left and right guard the green. Once safely onboard, the slope of the green ensures a two putt finish is not inevitable. Concentrate, and enjoy the view after achieving par. A great golf hole, with an amazing landmark backdrop. 

Clubhouse and Practice facilities: The clubhouse at Falkirk Golf Club provides a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, where visiting golfers are treated like members. The Carmuirs Lounge offers panoramic vistas of the 1st and 18th holes, and a great ambience, where visitors can enjoy a refreshing drink and food. The club's restaurant is situated in the smaller Antonine Suite, and it is always available for those who wish to enjoy a more private dining experience. (see food and dining section). Visitors are most welcome to use locker room, changing and shower facilities within the clubhouse. Pro shop: The PGA Professional team at Falkirk Golf Club are dedicated to teaching the next generation of golfers, while ensuring the retail needs of club members and visitors are met. The shop is fully stocked with a selection of current clothing and the leading brands in golf equipment. It also provides for your day-to-day golfing needs selling balls, tees etc., and providing trolley and buggy rentals. Practice facilities: The excellent practice facilities at Falkirk Golf Club include a driving range, with two covered bays, a putting green, a practice bunker & chipping area and a set of practice nets. The main putting green is situated at the front of the clubhouse. The club hosts a nine hole, par 27, short course named 'The Antonine', which is approximately 900 yards long, and is extensively used for short game practice. In addition, the club's professional operates a teaching studio, with direct access onto the driving range, which also doubles up as an indoor simulator.

Food & Dining: Falkirk Golf Club ensures that members and visitors alike are well catered for by providing food & dining options ranging from snacks all the way through to a fine dining experience. The snack menu provides for hot & cold filled rolls, a variety of light bites and tea/coffee before or after a round. Alternatively, visiting golfers can indulge in food from the main menu, while enjoying dining in the Carmuirs Lounge or in the restaurant within the Antonine Suite. The well stocked bar in the clubhouse offers a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, for visitors to enjoy before or after a round on the course.

Accommodation: SGB partner with a number of hotels across Stirling & Clackmannanshire. In addition, we have partnerships with several letting agencies to ensure we provide a fantastic suite of accommodation options across Stirling & Clackmannanshire. Whether you want to stay on a country estate, in a hotel, a luxury lodge, an apartment or a signature villa, Scottish Golf Breaks can arrange it for you. 

 

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Typical packages include:

• Accommodation in a hotel, lodge or signature villa
• A round at Falkirk Golf Club
• A round at Stirling Golf Club
• A round at Glenbervie Golf Club
• Lunch/Dinner Reservations
• Full Scottish Breakfast
• Access to changing & locker-rooms, clubhouse and practice facilities 

 

Golf packages in Scotland can be designed to your specification and group size, and can include alternative accommodation, additional courses across Stirling & Clackmannanshire, and or other regions within the country.

 

Additional services:

• Airport or train station transfers (all sizes of groups catered for)
• Executive travel
• Caddie service

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