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Golf in the Heart of Galloway

A welcoming 9-hole course beside Loch Ken

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Where Great Golf
Meets Great Scenery

Nestled in the heart of Galloway, New Galloway Golf Club is a welcoming nine-hole course with spectacular views across Loch Ken and the surrounding Galloway Hills. A hidden gem where natuaral beauty, warm hospitality and a true love of the game come together for an unforgettable round.

VISITORS
WELCOME

A warm Scottish welcome awaits every golfer.

STUNNING
VIEWS

Panoramic views across Loch Ken and the Galloway Hills

MAINTAINED
WITH PRIDE

Consistently smooth greens and excellent year-round conditions.

WILDLIFE
RICH

Red kites, deer and peaceful surroundings.

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We welcome visitors to play and experience our course.

Lovingly maintained by dedicated volunteers, the course is renowned for its superb natural greens, excellent playing surfaces and peaceful setting. With red kites soaring overhead and deer often crossing the fairways, it’s easy to understand why members believe New Galloway Golf Club is one of Scotland’s finest village golf courses. Visitors can always expect a warm Scottish welcome.

New members are always welcome at New Galloway Golf Club. Whether you’re new to golf or an experienced player, we’d love you to come and experience everything our friendly club has to offer. To help you get started, we offer a Trial Membership for £60 per month. If you decide to become a full member, every payment made during your trial will be deducted from your annual membership subscription.

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Course is kept in superb condition. The views are magnificent and beginners are made most welcome. If you are visiting the area, make an effort to play there - you will not be disappointed.
Jeffrey Sutcliffe
What an excellent 9 hole course. Really enjoyed the way every hole is a challenge. Course in great condition. Would highly recommended and will return next time I’m in Dumfriesshire.
Simon Ford
Played this course today. Fantastic course, excellent condition, beautiful views and all for the very reasonable price of £20. Had the course very much to myself. Please visit as its very much a hidden gem.
Kevin Munro
A gem in the heart of South West Scotland. The course is always kept in immaculate condition and you get amazing views of Loch Ken - well worth a visit!
Thomas Sutcliffe

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9th Tee
9th Tee
9th Fairway
9th Fairway
9th Green
9th Green

9th Hole:
Ken View

  • Par 4 S.I.9
  • 377 Yards
  • 377 Yards
  • 377 Yards

The Ninth, Ken View, is downhill from the tee all the way to the clubhouse. The player may either play to the level area next to the second tee or go for a longer drive that risks ending upon the bank covered in semi rough. Long hitters may go for the green. Ally Neil holed his tee shot in 1997. The green slopes away from the player whose second shot is best pitched short and left to roll down the green, preferably finishing below the hole for an uphill putt.

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8th Tee
8th Tee
8th Fairway
8th Fairway
8th Green
8th Green

8th Hole:
Lang Knowe

  • Par 4 (Men) & Par 5 (Ladies). S.I.1
  • 367 Yards
  • 348 Yards
  • 367 Yards

The Eight, Lang Knowe, is the hardest hole according to the stroke index but some say the third is harder. Surprisingly, it is only 367 yards from the medal tee, a par 4 for the gents and a par 5 for ladies. Trees line the view from an elevated tee to a rocky bank crossing the fairway. Gentlemen golfers have to carry this bank onto the fairway that slopes to the right towards the ninth tee. This reduces the run of the ball taking a sliced ball towards trouble. Ladies and elderly gents may lay up to the front of the bank. The second shot requires a medium to long iron shot. Add 2 clubs to your club selection to reach the raised green. The marker pole is at the back of the green.

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7th Tee
7th Tee
7th Green
7th Green

7th Hole:
Spion Cop

  • Par 3 S.I.16
  • 106 Yards
  • 106 Yards
  • 121 Yards

The par 3 Seventh, Spion Cop, is our signature hole. It needs a lofted club from the tee to reach the elevated green. Aim towards the left hand side of the green as balls tend to roll down to the right. There is more space to the left than it appears from the tee. Some of the borrows on this green are very subtle.

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6th Tee
6th Tee
6th Fairway
6th Fairway
6th Green
6th Green

6th Hole:
The Firs

  • Par 4 S.I.12
  • 256 Yards
  • 256 Yards
  • 256 Yards

The Firs. A fine view over Loch Ken and beyond to Screel Hill may be seen from the tee. Long hitters may drive the green. Most players play safe to the fairway leaving a short, but accurate, approach shot into the saucer shaped green protected in front by a hillock covered with two clumps of whinns. Putts can be tricky. It may be seen as a short and simple hole but it can lure the unwary golfer into bogey.

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5th Tee
5th Tee
5th Fairway
5th Fairway
5th Green
5th Green

5th Hole:
Hole in Wa'

  • Par 4 S.I.8
  • 325 Yards
  • 373 Yards
  • 377 Yards

The Fifth, Hole in Wa’ is the best hole on the course. The hole is a dog leg to the right from the back tees. The tee shot needs to cross the stane dyke, the dyke with the hole in it.. The second shot from the fairway requires the player to avoid the rough hill 20 yards short of the green on the left. The green is protected on the right side by a low mound immediately in front of the green. A shot played too long will find the whinns on the mound at the back of the green. An excellent par 4.

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4th Tee
4th Tee
4th Fairway
4th Fairway
4th Green
4th Green

4th Hole:
De'il's Ain

  • Par 3 S.I.17
  • 120 Yards
  • 117 Yards
  • 140 Yards

The Fourth hole, De’il’s Ain, (the devil’s own) is aptly named. For most players the tee shot holds the green only in damp conditions. In dry weather, a wee tap is required to land short on the slope taking the ball down to the green. In dry conditions, play to the left where the slope is shallower. Balls are more likely to stop on this side. A good chip is often called for the player to secure par.

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3rd Tee
3rd Tee
3rd Fairway
3rd Fairway
3rd Green
3rd Green

3rd Hole:
Rhinns o'Kells

  • Par 4 S.I.4
  • 292 Yards
  • 292 Yards
  • 358 Yards

The Third hole is named Rhinns o’Kells after the range of Galloway Hills. The tee shot from the back tee needs to cross over a dry stane dyke (wall) made more difficult when playing into the wind. The tee shot from the forward tee calls for a decision to play safely short or to go for a long drive up the left-hand side. The green slopes towards the back of the green and from right to left giving a difficult mid iron shot over the marker pole on the hillock in front of the green. It is better to play slightly left to leave a chip to run up the slope of the green.

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2nd Tee
2nd Tee
2nd Fairway
2nd Fairway

2nd Hole:
Stey Brae

  • Par 4 S.I.13
  • 252 Yards
  • 242 Yards
  • 252 Yards

The Second hole, Stey Brae, is a short uphill par 4. From the tee aim to the left of the marker pole to avoid the whinns on the right hand side. The green comes into view at the marker pole where the course plateau is reached. A good short iron into the green presents a birdie opportunity.

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1st Tee
1st Tee
1st Fairway
1st Fairway
1st Green
1st Green

1st Hole: Quarry Knowe

  • Par 3 (Men) & Par 4 (Ladies). S.I.5
  • 216 Yards
  • 199 Yards
  • 216 Yards

The First hole, Quarry Knowe, is an exceptionally difficult starting hole for gents. It is an uphill par 3, 216 yards long. It presents an uphill drive that only the longest hitters can reach the small sloping green. The ladies benefit from an extra shot as it is a par of 4. All have to contend with the sloping green. Those facing a downhill putt are likely see their ball disappear off the bottom of the green.

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