Welcome to Stornoway Golf Club
Stornoway Golf Club in the Western Isles of Scotland was founded in 1890 on the present day site of Stornoway Airport. It was re-sited to its current location within the grounds of the Lews Castle in 1947 with the aid of compensation received from the Air Ministry who had requisitioned the original course in 1939.
The 18 hole golf course on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles is well designed and professionally maintained with panoramic views of Stornoway Harbour and the Minch. At only 5252 yards it may appear short by modern standards but there are plenty of hazards for wayward shots including mature trees, heather and gorse.
The course record of 62 is held by two Stornoway Golf Club members, Norrie Macdonald (10/6/2006) and Colin Macritchie (2/9/2009).
The club hosts the Western Isles Open Amateur Championships for Men, Ladies and Juniors, which are held as part of the Lewis Golf Week every July. We have always enjoyed a reputation for being a friendly and sociable club, and visitors are always assured of a warm welcome.
The clubhouse incorporates a golf shop that will provide visitors with a good selection of golfing merchandise, as well as club and trolley hire.
Practice nets, short-game practice area, putting green, locker rooms, and a licensed bar with light snacks are all open to visitors.
The main lounge bar area is available to hire, and is suitable for all types of functions.
Incorporating a large dance floor it is particularly well suited for wedding receptions and ceilidhs.
Live bands regularly play on stage for club organised dance nights which are open to non-members.
The committee room is also available to hire for smaller groups requiring a suitably private venue for their requirements, be it choir practice or bridge nights and the like.
Some comments from our online guestbook:
If you have visited us and would like to leave us a message please use the link above.
Donny "Duff" Macleod (Perth, West Australia)
I read "Norries notes" every week faithfully, I'm just wondering if Neil the "Barber" has emigrated as I don't see his name up in the honours list very often..ha ha.. I hope to visit again this year..slainte.
Bill & Linda Brannigan (Dunaverty Golf Club, Mull of Kintyre)
As usual the golf week was fantastic. The committee and all helpers deserve the highest praise. We golfers just turn up and enjoy ourselves while the background bodies put everything in to ensure that we have a great time. The greenkeepers do a wonderful job and have the course in superb condition.
Jim Cassie (Elgin, Moray)
I have played the golf course many times over the years and I have also enjoyed the great hospitality shown during your Golf Week. No praise is high enough for the condition of the course and it is definitely a very tough Standard Scratch to beat. I hope to visit the course again next year.
