The 15th, Callander Golf Club; chosen by Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland from 2010-2016
Last Updated: 18/07/16 9:12am
The Course
Callander Golf Club is an 18-hole course situated within the beautiful Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. As you would imagine the setting provides spectacular surroundings for this parkland course which boasts panaromic views to Ben Ledi.
15th at Callander Golf Club – called the avenue. It’s a 130 yard par 3 – through an avenue of oak trees – and through that avenue shines Ben Ledi’s magnificence. It’s not the longest par 3 but only a pin-sharp drive will reach the green, well-guarded by a huge bunker at its front. I enjoyed a hole in one at last year’s captains day which cost me dearly at the 19th hole, but well worth it.
Mike Cantlay, Chairman of VisitScotland from 2010-2016
The club opened in 1890 at Muir of Gart as a 9-hole course, and in 1892 moved to the present site in Callander, a location which was considered more easily accessible. It was in 1913 that the course was extended to 18-holes after the Town Council purchased the course and additional fields.
The Hole
The 15th hole is Callender Golf Course’s signature hole, which is aptly named, Avenue. When you tee off from this hole, you do so through an avenue of trees with Ben Ledi standing tall in the distance. The combination of this stunning scene and the challenges your faced with on the fairway and the green have often resulted in this hole being referred to as one of the most famous par 3’s in Scotland. Join Scotland's Community to share your Scottish golfing favourites.
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Golf in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & The Forth Valley
This region has a whole host of varied golf courses to play, from 9-hole courses to PGA standard. Tee off in the historical surroundings of Stirling Castle at the 18 hole Stirling Golf Club, or why not play a round at Bridge of Allan Golf Club, a 9-hole course designed by ‘Old’ Tom Morris situated next to the National Wallace Monument.
Other 9-hole courses include The Wee Demon which is set on the banks of Loch Lomond, Muckhart Golf Club near Dollar and Killin Golf Club which has one of the best finishing holes.
Whichever you choose, be sure to check out our golf offers and passes and see how affordable golf in Scotland can be.
The 19th Hole and Beyond
Loch Lomond, The Trossachs, Stirling & The Forth Valley is a region rich in culture and history. You have the opportunity to delve into it through The Callander History and Heritage Trail, where you’ll enjoy a journey back in time. Or why not enjoy a guided history or ghost walking tour through the old town of Stirling.
As mentioned, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is home to Callander Golf Club, but that’s not all that can be enjoyed from Scotland’s first National Park. Rare wildlife such as, Capercaillie, the world’s largest grouse species, and red squirrels, Britains only native squirrel can also be spotted here. Plus there’s plenty of opportunity for activities, whether it be on foot, by bike or in the water, you’re sure to be inspired by the stunning landscape that links glistening lochs, to rolling hills and towering mountains.
Or if you’re into music and comedy why not plan your visit around one of the regions many events or festivals; such as the Stirling Fringe Festival or a local Highland Games.
