Golf courses near Wishaw
49 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Wishaw. This page shows the 30 nearest, including 19 with 18 holes, 7 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt.
This page also covers Larkhall (5.2 km from the centre of Wishaw): the courses near it are almost the same.
The earliest founding year given by clubs near Wishaw is 1851, for Lanark Golf Club. Cambuslang Golf Club and Hamilton Golf Club both give 1892. In all, 11 of the 30 venues state a year, and the 1890s appear most often.
South Lanarkshire holds 16 of the listed venues and North Lanarkshire 11, with West Lothian and Glasgow City the others. Closest to the centre is Wishaw Golf Club at 1.4 km, with Dalziel Golf Course at 2.8 km and Larkhall Golf Course at 4.6 km. The page covers the 30 closest of 49 venues within 25 km.
Of the golf courses with a known number of holes, 19 have 18 holes and seven have 9. James Braid is named as designer at five venues. Lanark Golf Club has the longest length given, 6,428 yards. A visitor welcome appears on 11 club sites.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 19 | 63% |
| 9 holes | 7 | 23% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 3 | 10% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 6 |
| Moorland | 2 |
| Woodland | 2 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Wishaw
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lanarkshire | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| North Lanarkshire | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| West Lothian | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Glasgow City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 11
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishaw Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1.4 km | |
| Carluke Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 5.7 km | |
| Hamilton Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1892 | 5.9 km |
| Bellshill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1905 | 7.2 km |
| Shotts Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1895 | 10 km |
| Easter Moffat Golf Club | 1922 | 11 km | ||
| Airdrie Golf Club | 69 | 13 km | ||
| Torrance House Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1969 | 15 km |
| Lanark Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1851 | 16 km |
| Cambuslang Golf Club | 1892 | 16 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanark Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1851 | 16 km |
| Cambuslang Golf Club | 1892 | 16 km | ||
| Hamilton Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1892 | 5.9 km |
| Shotts Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1895 | 10 km |
| Bellshill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1905 | 7.2 km |
| Kirkhill Golf Club | 18 | 1910 | 16 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 11 of the 30 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- James Braid (5): Colville Park Golf Course, Hamilton Golf Club, Kirkhill Golf Club, Shotts Golf Club, Wishaw Golf Club
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wishaw Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1.4 km | Visitors welcome | wishawgolfclub.com |
| Dalziel Golf Course | 9 | 2.8 km | dalzielpark.co.uk | ||
| Larkhall Golf Course | 9 | 35 | 4.6 km | slleisureandculture.co.uk | |
| Colville Park Golf Course | 18 | 4.9 km | colvilleparkgc.co.uk | ||
| Carluke Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 5.7 km | Visitors welcome | carlukegolfclub.com |
| Hamilton Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 5.9 km | Visitors welcome | hamiltongolfclub.co.uk |
| Bellshill Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 7.2 km | Visitors welcome | bellshillgolfclub.com |
| Strathclyde Park Golf Course | 9 | 36 | 7.9 km | slleisureandculture.co.uk | |
| Shotts Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km | Visitors welcome | shottsgolfclub.co.uk |
| Easter Moffat Golf Club | 11 km | Visitors welcome | emgc.org.uk | ||
| Bothwell Castle Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km | Members only | bcgolf.co.uk |
| Drumpellier Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 13 km | drumpelliergolf.co.uk | |
| Airdrie Golf Club | 69 | 13 km | Visitors welcome | airdriegolfclub.co.uk | |
| Strathaven Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 13 km | strathavengc.com | |
| Broadlees Golf Course | 9 | 14 km | broadleesgolf.co.uk | ||
| Calderbraes Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 14 km | calderbraes-golf-club.co.uk | |
| Brancumhall Golf Development Centre | 9 | 14 km | slleisureandculture.co.uk | ||
| Loch View Golf Course | 18 | 14 km | activenl.co.uk | ||
| Greenburn Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 14 km | greenburngolfclub.co.uk | |
| Torrance House Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 15 km | Visitors welcome | torrancehousegc.co.uk |
| East Kilbride Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | ekgolfclub.com | ||
| Lanark Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 16 km | Visitors welcome | lanarkgolfclub.co.uk |
| Kirkhill Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | kirkhillgolfclub.org.uk | ||
| Cambuslang Golf Club | 16 km | Visitors welcome | cambuslanggolf.co.uk | ||
| Polkemmet Golf and Driving Range | 9 | 37 | 16 km | westlothianleisure.com | |
| Playsport Golf | 9 | 16 km | playsportgolf.co.uk | ||
| Sandyhills Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | sandyhillsgolfclub.co.uk | ||
| Langlands Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | langlandsgolfclub.co.uk | ||
| Hollandbush Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 18 km | hollandbushgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Palacerigg Golf Club | 18 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | palacerigggolfclub.co.uk |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Wishaw. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Golf near other towns
- Hamilton (7.2 km away)
- Coatbridge (12 km away)
- East Kilbride (16 km away)
- Cumbernauld (20 km away)
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Wishaw?
- 49 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Wishaw; this page shows the 30 nearest. 8 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Wishaw?
- Wishaw Golf Club, about 1.4 km from the centre of Wishaw in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Wishaw?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Wishaw?
- 11 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Wishaw Golf Club, Carluke Golf Club and Hamilton Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Wishaw gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 11 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Lanark Golf Club gives the earliest, 1851, followed by Cambuslang Golf Club (1892). The founding year is not recorded for the other 19, so an older club may be among them.
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