The Machrie

The Machrie Open ⛳️ 26 – 28 June With just over a month to go, it's time to get game ready. Sponsored by Ardnahoe, our flagship Open competition is a true 36-hole challenge across one of the world's Top 100 courses. A few spaces remain, book now. bit.ly/45nVO5w

TASTE OF ISLAY🍴 Stay for two-nights with three-courses in 18 Restaurant & Bar. Reset after a morning exploring the Islay with an afternoon tea, a whisky flight for two, and a night sky map for our stargazing deck above the beach. Two nights from £390pp. bit.ly/4q9Zrnu

FÈIS ÌLE FLIGHT 🥃 Think spice and smouldering embers to pan-seared Islay scallops. Celebrate Fèis Ìle with The Machrie's exclusive flight and dinner menu, where the complementary flavours of cask, ocean and island take centre stage. Book online. bit.ly/3HIN00J

Private tours. Rare tastings. A little piece of Islay to take home. Discover the world of Ardnahoe, exclusively for guests of Another Place, The Machrie 🥃 Book online. bit.ly/48CWW6b

STAY AND PLAY ⛳️ Stay as long as you like with a round of golf each day. Wake to breakfast each morning overlooking the 18th, before unlimited play on both the Wee course, Hebrides social putting course and driving range. Book online. bit.ly/3JusaDd

The Machrie Open | 26-28 June Our flagship 36-hole challenge, backed by Ardnahoe Distillery, takes place at the height of the Hebridean summer — long light, fast greens, and over 20 bottles of whisky to win. Hole-in-one? You're taking home a ¼ cask. bit.ly/45nVO5w

A closer look at Hole One. Precision from the very first swing.

Long days. Golden evenings. Play a round, take to the sand on a fat bike, then wind down in the wild garden — dinner, a dram, and a sunset worth staying up for. Book your stay. Last-minute availability in April. bit.ly/4bVIzsq

24 HOURS ON ISLAY 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Morning of golf on the links. Book a trip with Islay Sea Adventures or a dram at one of the ten world-famous distilleries. And of course… book another night — because 24 hours isn’t nearly enough.

GET INTO GOLF Ladies group coaching Designed for beginners and returning female players who want to learn the fundamentals in a friendly, supportive group setting. You’ll build a solid foundation – from grip and stance to swing basics & short‑game skills. bit.ly/3PBRklU

The Machrie Open 🏌🏽‍♂️ 26 – 28 June 2026 Ready to put your game to the test on our championship links whilst the course is in peak condition? Our flagship Open competition is a true 36-hole challenge. Find out more. bit.ly/45nVO5w

JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS ⛳️ 8, 10, 15 & 17 APRIL Our junior golf camps introduce young players to the game with fun drills, simple skills and time on the six‑hole par 3 Wee course, coached by our PGA professional, Stephen Govenlock. Find out more: bit.ly/4vaagbU

BUNKER PLAY TIPS ⛳️ Understanding pin position and green contours is key to choosing the right shot from the sand. Build a solid foundation, trust the loft of your wedge, and let gravity work for you. Hit the sand behind the ball and commit fully through the swing.

GOLF MEDICINE ⛳️ Smart course management starts with choosing the safest route back into play. Take your medicine, reset your position, and play for the best angle into the green. Guidance from Head PGA Professional Nick Sharples on staying sharp around The Machrie, Islay.

Winners! Congratuations to the whole Machrie team who have made this possible.

We're having a great Scottish Golf Tourism Week! And, rounding it off well by winning Best premium hotel - 4 star or equivalent at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards. Congratulations to Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa, The Cairndale Hotel & Spa and The Leddie Hotel & Restaurant.

A great start to Scottish Golf Tourism Week! We've been welcoming a group of golf tour operators for a flying visit round the course and an Islay dram on the 9th tee.

LEARN TO PLAY 🏌🏽‍♂️ Three-night break | 8-11 April Swing into action with our introduction to play, soaking up the wild spirit of Islay. Two half-day sessions with Head PGA pro, Nick, takes you from the fundamentals to our world-class links. Find out more. bit.ly/4stm4ni

HOLE EIGHTEEN ⛳️ A demanding par-5 framed by the hotel, starting with the narrowest fairway on the course. Watch Head PGA Professional Nick Sharples take on the eighteenth at The Machrie. Eighteen down - round complete.

Spring is here, and Islay is bursting into life. Longer days mean more time to explore. Whether that's a clifftop walk, a hidden bay, or simply watching the light change over the water. Book your Spring adventure on Islay. bit.ly/4bVIzsq 📷 @thislittlehouse