The Golf Practice Facility has been in use since 1984. It has a fantastic outlook across the Firth of Clyde to the Isles of Bute and Cumbrae and over the mountains of Arran.
The facility offers four different practice holes, a large putting green, a Huxley Golf artificial putting surface, driving bays as well as floodlit coaching bays.
This unique facility operates as a practice area and not as a playing course and has various membership/user conditions attached (see bottom of page).
Throughout the year, the centre offers: indoor/outdoor blocks of adult/junior group lessons; individual lessons with an authorised professional and clubgolf junior lessons.
One of the great advantages of this facility is that there are no tee off times, arrive at your leisure and practice for as long as you need. The facility is open (weather permitting) all year round.
There is also plenty of car parking spaces located close to the facility and information notice boards are positioned detailing events and user groups usage.
Residential Information
The centre not only provides a unique golfing facility but can also offer accommodation and meals, after practising or playing the local courses.
Tailor-made packages available for four or more players.
Different users and groups can take advantage of this facility in the following ways:
Annual membership scheme
Adults and juniors who are members of a golf club can become members of the Golf Practice Facility. Upon completion of an application form and payment of the annual fee they will receive a bag tag and rule book and will be free to use the facility all year round, without needing a tee-off time - just come and practice.
Application form must be signed by their golf club secretary as proof of membership.
Junior age group 10 to 16 years inclusive.
Golf Facility season runs from 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008.
A membership can be purchased from April 2007 to March 2008 or from each following month running through to March 2008 at the prices listed below.
2008/2009 prices
Adult membership
| Month |
Previous |
New |
JW Student |
| April 2008 |
£115 |
£135 |
£102 |
| May 2008 |
£108 |
£128 |
£96 |
| June 2008 |
£102 |
£120 |
£90 |
| July 2008 |
£92 |
£109 |
£82 |
| August 2008 |
£86 |
£101 |
£75 |
| September 2008 |
£78 |
£92 |
£68 |
| October 2008 |
£69 |
£82 |
£61 |
| November 2008 |
£61 |
£72 |
£53 |
| December 2008 |
£53 |
£63 |
£47 |
| January 2009 |
£46 |
£55 |
£41 |
| February 2009 |
£38 |
£45 |
£33 |
| March 2009 |
£33 |
£39 |
£29 |
Previous members receive a 15% discount.
Student membership applies to James Watt campus only and carries a 25% discount.
Junior membership (10-16 years of age)
| Period |
Price |
| 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009 |
£40 |
| 1st October 2008 to 31st March 2009 |
£20 |
Day passes
Day passes are available at a cost of £10.
Group bookings
Organised groups can hire the facility and bring their own club professional or coach.
| Duration |
Price |
| Full day (9am to 5pm) |
£180 |
| Half day (9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm) |
£95 |
| Two hours |
£50 |
| One hour |
£26 |
Prices quoted are for facility use only, does not include use of balls or golf clubs (limited supplies).
Floodlit Pro Drive Bays
The Pro Drive Bays with floodlights are now available for booking from 4pm to 9pm, October to March (last booking 8.15pm) for lessons with the professionals listed below.
Authorised professionals
Graham Ross (01475 528720 / 07952 400490)
Kenny Docherty (01475 686192)
Campbell Donaldson (07962 112505)
Gordon Sherry (07901 634675)
Greig McQueen (01475 687240)
clubgolf training centre
Clubgolf professionals deliver coach education to volunteers, teachers etc.
Contact the Golf Facility Manager Angela Liddel for more details 01475 687817 or angela.liddel@sportscotland.org.uk.
For golf lessons, adult or junior, see the Community Programme section. For more information on our residential and non residential golf coaching courses see the Courses and Breaks section.
Map of golf facility - click on it for larger view
Areas - Suggested practice usage
Area 1
This area is to be used to practice the 'short game'. There is a double green for putting and a large bunker for sand shots. Around the immediate fringes there are suitable areas for chipping and to the right of the green longer pitching shots can be practiced.
Area 2
The Driving Bays are used for driving and for fairway woods. Yardage markers are positioned in front of the bays to indicate distance.
Area 3
This area, on the right of the Driving Bays, can be used to practice the middle and short irons (5-9 irons).
Area 4
This area, situated on the west of the facility, can be used for long and middle irons (1-5), as well as fairway woods. There is adequate space available and the raised green in the corner beyond the bunker is the target.
Area 5
This area is situated in the middle of the course and is ideally suited for middle to short irons (5-7), hitting to a sloping green, which is protected by two bunkers.
Area 6
This area to the left of the Pro Bays is suitable for practicing with long irons and utility clubs.
