The Course is sited on ground around Dunaverty Rock, a long established site for fortification which once sheltered Robert the Bruce. It is most famous for the conflict between warring Clans in 1647 which culminated in the surrender and subsequent massacre of the 300-strong Royalist garrison by the besieging Covenanters. Dunaverty Castle was subsequently raised to the ground and precious little remains.

Dunaverty Golf Club Members 1899

Despite its violent history, Dunaverty today is a beautiful and peaceful place. The Golf Course itself is that of a traditional natural links, laid out amongst the sandy seascape which links South Kintyre’s farmland to the sea and through which the Conieglen Burn flows and Dunaverty Rock towers above.

As with many courses, Dunaverty fell into disrepair during the War years. There has always been a strong sense of tradition at Dunaverty and in the following years, Colonel Taylor, himself the son of one of the founder members together with a number of volunteers took responsibility for restoring the Course. Around the same time, George MacMillan was appointed Greenkeeper to undertake the restoration. Again in keeping with tradition, Willie MacMillan has followed in his father’s footsteps by succeeding him as Head Greenkeeper and keeping Dunaverty’s greens and fairways in excellent all-year-round condition.

Dunaverty has produced many fine golfers over the years although none with more renown than Belle Robertson. Belle grew up on a nearby farm and developed her early golf skills at Dunaverty before going on to win just about every honour available in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s including the Scottish Ladies’ and British Women’s Championships as well as representing Britain and Ireland in the Curtis Cup.