Welcome to Isle of Man Golf Union And Island Golf

Geographically central in the Irish Sea, this 'Gem of God's Earth', as our National Anthem says, is some thirty-three miles long by thirteen miles wide. The Island boasts a wealth of Celtic heritage, a spectacular coastline and stunning countryside. Teeming with a wide variety of wildlife, the Isle of Man jealously guards and conserves its environmental future. Nowhere is this more evident than in the care and maintenance which is lavished daily upon the island's golf-courses. Even the two so-called municipal courses will put many a private course, elsewhere, to shame.

Golf has been formally played on the Island since 1891 when the first course was laid out and opened at Ramsey. This was followed within months by the first course in Douglas, the capital town. There are now 8 affiliated Clubs within the IOMGU and each of them are located in areas of stunning views and scenery.

Links, Parkland or Heath golf awaits the golfing visitor to our Island – and a very friendly Manx welcome too!

Castletown Golf Club

This fine links course is a strong challenge within the Langness Peninsular, the sea ever present.  Castletown is one of the few links courses in the UK that is fortunate to boast views of the sea from every hole. The final three bring you in alongside the Irish Sea with the 17^th offering a tee shot over the sea that is not for the faint hearted!

Douglas Golf Club

With the course layout influenced by Alistair McKensie (designer of Augusta National), blending a mixture of undulating holes, both long and short, Douglas is a fitting course for all standards of golfer. Visiting golfers will have a good chance of putting a score together as the frequent number of par threes can make this a rewarding game of golf. The 17th sees you tee up from an elevated tee playing your shot towards a green that is 200 feet below. Unquestionably, this is a gem of a hole and one of the best on the island.

King Edward Bay

Perched on Onchan Head just outside Douglas this is a challenging hilltop and heath course with views to die for. An excellent Clubhouse and restaurant facility complements a days golf here. Attention needs to be paid to the Stroke Saver and local knowledge is always helpful.

Mount Murray Country Club

Set in 200 acres of stunning Manx countryside whilst also being within a ten minute drive of the airport and Douglas lies Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club.  Hosting the Isle of Man Championships in 2004, it comprises spectacular views, well looked after contoured fairways and lush greens. At 6, 332 yards it is a challenge for all golfers and certainly one to relish.

Peel Golf Club

The attraction of the James Braid designed Peel golf course is the stream which runs through the third, fourth, 16th, 17th and finally back to the 18th. It adds more character to an already interesting layout and adds challenge where it comes into play. A fine inland course.

Port St. Mary

Founded in 1803, Port St Mary is the only 9 hole course on the Island.  The sixth tee offers what is widely thought to be the best panoramic view of Mann.

Ramsey Golf Club

Ramsey is justly proud of both its history and its course. Founded in 1891 with James Braid involved in its design, the first six and the last two holes are over undulating grounds divided by a brook, while the remaining ten are set in wooded parkland against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. The par five first is a real challenge, especially if you are playing into the wind. A fine modern clubhouse complements the experience. A parkland course within a mile of the sea.

Rowany Golf Club

A most interesting and challenging course in the south of the island at Port Erin. After relatively straightforward opening holes the course begins to ask questions of golfers of all abilities. Elevated tees, dog-legs around gorse banks, stands of trees, the sea ever present in the background, an interesting days golf is assured.

We hope that you will enjoy your golf here on the Island. If you are planning to visit please use the links to help with Club and Course Information, Travel etc. The links also provide detail of the history of Manx Golf, current IOMGU competitions and Order of Merit standings.