The Black Sheep Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Sunday, 09 August 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Other

Category: Open

Entry Fee: £50.00

Entry Method: Online

Description

Open competition held at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club. Entry fee is £10 for MDGC members and £50 for non-members. Entrants are required to provide a CDH (Centralised Database of Handicaps) number on registration, meaning players must hold an official handicap. Accommodation at special tournament player rates is available at The Royal and Ugadale Hotels during the event. To register, complete the online entry form on the club website. For further information, email golfhouse@machdunes.com or call 01586 810 058.

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Venue

Machrihanish Dunes Golf Course

Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Machrihanish Dunes is a links golf course located in Machrihanish, Argyll, Scotland. Opened in 2009, the course is described as "the world's most natural golf course," designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding coastal landscape. The layout takes advantage of the dramatic seaside setting, featuring duneland terrain with natural grasses and rugged topography characteristic of Scottish links golf. The course presents a challenging test of golf, demanding strategic play across its links design. Its natural aesthetic and minimal course modifications reflect a philosophy of working with the existing landscape rather than against it. The course has achieved recognition within the golf community, with consistently high rankings. Located on the Kintyre Peninsula, Machrihanish Dunes benefits from views and exposure to the Scottish coast. The venue functions as part of a comprehensive luxury resort that opened in 2009, combining the golf course with accommodation, dining, and spa facilities. The resort has received over 40 awards and accolades since its establishment, reflecting both the quality of the course and the broader destination experience it offers.