Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course Update – August, 2014

Our monthly golf course update from our Head Greenkeeper, Simon Freeman: The typical Scottish summer has been throwing all kinds of conditions at the Machrihanish Dunes greenkeepers over the last few weeks.  Just when we thought we were heading into a period of mixed weather and strong growth, the hottest week of the year appeared […]

The MET Golfer Traveler – The Black Sheep Open

The Black Sheep Open at Scotland’s Machrihanish Dunes is for golfing insiders, not outsiders. Normally, the black sheep of the family is the one who makes dubious choices. Deciding to compete in the inaugural Black Sheep Open at the Village at Machrihanish Dunes (machrihanishdunes.com) in Scotland on August 29–30, however, seems like a surefire winner. […]

Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course Update – July, 2014

Our monthly golf course update from our Head Greenkeeper, Simon Freeman: I have always found it tough to write reviews during the middle of the growing season – after all, who wants to read about us cutting grass! As you know if you’ve been out playing the Dunes recently, this June hasn’t all been about […]