Loch Lomond Golf Club
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Loch Lomond Golf Club is located in Luss
, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
on the shore of Loch Lomond
. The course occupies land previously held by Clan Colquhoun
and includes the clan's seat of Rossdhu Mansion as its clubhouse.
While Clan Colquhoun had occupied the site of the present club since ancient times, the medieval Rossdhu Castle was constructed by Sir John Colquhoun in 1457 along with the private chapel of St. Mary of Rossdhu when his lands were consolidated into the free Barony of Luss. Rossdhu is derived from the Scottish Gaelic ros dubh, meaning the Black Headland. Rossdhu Castle was ruined in a fire after the construction of Rossdhu Mansion (ruins can be seen directly behind the course's 18th green).
The central portion of the present house, known as Rossdhu Mansion, was completed in 1773. The grand Georgian manor house was constructed by Sir James Colquhoun
and was likely designed by well-known architect John Baxter to replace the 15th century castle, though no documentation survives. Until the late 1970s, it was home to Sir Ivar Colquhoun and Lady Colquhoun. They loaned many original pieces of furniture and artwork to the restored manor house in 1994, thus assuring that Rossdhu Mansion would be historically preserved notwithstanding ownership by the Club.
and Jay Morrish
, the 7,100 yard course is considered to be among the 'Top 100' finest golf courses in the world (ranked by Golf Magazine
) The course makes heavy use of natural hazards such as streams and marshland areas.
Scorecard
Luss
Luss is a village in Argyll & Bute, Scotland, on the west bank of Loch Lomond.-History:Historically in the County of Dunbarton, its original name is Clachan dubh, or 'dark village'...
, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
on the shore of Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch, lying on the Highland Boundary Fault. It is the largest lake in Great Britain by surface area. The lake contains many islands, including Inchmurrin, the largest fresh-water island in the British Isles, although the lake itself is smaller than many Irish...
. The course occupies land previously held by Clan Colquhoun
Clan Colquhoun
Clan Colquhoun is a Highland Scottish clan.The clan motto shown above in the crest best translates to "if I can."-Origins of the clan:In the 13th century Maol Domhnaich, Earl of Lennox granted the lands of Colquhoun, located in Dunbartonshire, to Humphry de Kilpatrick...
and includes the clan's seat of Rossdhu Mansion as its clubhouse.
History
James Colquhoun
James Colquhoun was a British diplomat who represented the interests of various German cities in Great Britain.-Biography:...
and was likely designed by well-known architect John Baxter to replace the 15th century castle, though no documentation survives. Until the late 1970s, it was home to Sir Ivar Colquhoun and Lady Colquhoun. They loaned many original pieces of furniture and artwork to the restored manor house in 1994, thus assuring that Rossdhu Mansion would be historically preserved notwithstanding ownership by the Club.
Accommodations
The Club also has a total of 43 suites located at the Carriage House, Garden Cottages, The Point, and the Loch Shore Lodges for members and their guests staying overnight. This provides increased revenue for the Club, as it can stay open throughout the year as a luxury hotel and accommodate visitors for long stays despite the countryside location. Amenities for members and their guests include a pro shop, locker rooms, an on-site health club built inside a historical walled garden which opened in September 2006, two formal dining rooms, and a casual bar and grill. Additional outdoor activities include boat tours of Loch Lomond, fitness programs, hiking, bicycle riding, clay shooting, and game hunting.Golf Course
Designed by Tom WeiskopfTom Weiskopf
Thomas Daniel Weiskopf is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. His most successful decade was the 1970s, and he won 16 PGA Tour titles between 1968 and 1982. After winding down his tournament career, Weiskopf has become a noted golf course...
and Jay Morrish
Jay Morrish
Jay Morrish is an American golf course designer. Jay Morrish graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Landscape and Nursery Management. In 1964, he taught Horticulture at that university while pursuing graduate degrees....
, the 7,100 yard course is considered to be among the 'Top 100' finest golf courses in the world (ranked by Golf Magazine
Golf Magazine
Golf Magazine is a monthly golf magazine owned by Time Inc.. It was started in 1960 by Universal Publishing and Distributing, who sold it to Times Mirror in 1972. Time Inc. acquired it in 2000. It was the world's most widely read golf publication from August 2006 to January 2007. The magazine is...
) The course makes heavy use of natural hazards such as streams and marshland areas.
Scorecard
| Hole No. | Metres | Yards | Par | Hole No. | Metres | Yards | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 389 | 425 | 4 | 10 | 416 | 455 | 4 |
| 2 | 416 | 455 | 4 | 11 | 215 | 235 | 3 |
| 3 | 466 | 510 | 5 | 12 | 379 | 415 | 4 |
| 4 | 357 | 390 | 4 | 13 | 512 | 560 | 5 |
| 5 | 174 | 190 | 3 | 14 | 315 | 345 | 4 |
| 6 | 572 | 625 | 5 | 15 | 379 | 415 | 4 |
| 7 | 402 | 440 | 4 | 16 | 453 | 495 | 4 |
| 8 | 146 | 160 | 3 | 17 | 187 | 205 | 3 |
| 9 | 315 | 345 | 4 | 18 | 398 | 435 | 4 |
| Front 9 | 3237 | 3540 | 36 | Back 9 | 3255 | 3560 | 35 |
| Total | 6492 | 7100 | 71 | ||||