Loch Lomond Golf Club proved to be one of the most enjoyable and memorable experiences that I have had at a golf club. The level of luxury and service rivals any top club in the world. Loch Lomond is arguably the most exclusive golf club in the UK, and it proved extremely difficult to arrange a round. After two and a half years of trying to get on, I gave up, and as these things go, I was randomly approached a few months later with the opportunity to play. What a round it turned out to be!
We pulled through the imposing guarded gates of Loch Lomond Golf Club and made our way around a small bay. Holes 17 and 18 can be seen along your left, as well as a sight of the club’s large yacht, which is available to members to use on the 25 mile long Loch Lomond. The picture is framed by a beautiful view of Ben Lomond in the background. Once rounding the bay, the imposing Rossdhu Mansion comes into breathtaking view. The stunning manor house, built in 1773, serves as one of the world’s most luxurious clubhouses.
We met our host member in front of the clubhouse and made our way to the tastefully understated, yet amenity filled, gorgeous locker room. A visit to the pro-shop and a chat with the pro told us that we were one of only four groups out that day, and we would have the course to ourselves. A beautiful lunch and drinks set the scene before heading out to the range and teeing off. The exclusivity and lore surrounding Loch Lomond leads one to expect a stuffy and “up-tight” experience behind the gates, but reality is the polar opposite. Everything was incredibly relaxed. Staff and members were equally friendly, and everyone seemed to be great friends sharing jokes and stories and enjoying each other’s company during our visit.








The 12th hole required a solid drive in order to put a short iron in hand for the approach shot. The green is very intimidating with a large false front / collection area short right (seen pictured above with the golfer and his caddie). It was one of my favorite holes on the course, and I would love to have stood out in the fairway and hit practice balls into the green all afternoon.
The 14th hole (not pictured) was a reachable 320 yard par 4. Golfers have two options playing the hole. You can hit a hybrid club down the left, or aim directly at the green, hitting over the marsh and burn on the right. Click on the photo to enlarge and see both options off this tee box. Our group saw three birdies and a par on this hole. Three of us playing off 3 handicaps hit the green (unheard of according to caddies), and oddly enough the fourth player who took it down the left side made one of the birdies.



When our round concluded, staff were waiting off the green to take our clubs and check on our needs. We headed into the bar for drinks and dinner. After a few pints, we placed our dinner orders and headed into the luxurious locker room to have a shower and change clothes. As would be expected, the shower was once of the best I have ever experienced. On the PowerShower rating scale, it received an unheard of rating of 9, tying for first place with Prestwick Golf Club’s member locker room showers. The food and atmosphere were second to none, as was the menu and drink list.
The golf at Loch Lomond was extraordinary, but it was the overall experience that will make my visit to the club so memorable. I have to thank our host member for his incredible generosity, good golf, and good chat throughout the day. The sense of occasion surrounding the round will not be matched any time soon!

One Comment on “Loch Lomond Golf Club Review”
Great write up. It sounds wonderful, I’ve been making my way through scotlands top 100 and am currently on 97, I have Machrie on Islay, Royal Troon and Loch Lomond left. I am scared the exclusivity keeps me on 99 in my challenge.