helensburgh 18 hole golf club with views over the Clyde and Loch Lomond

	To view our year book (right) you will need "Flash Player 10". To download this safe application please click here
Helensburgh Golf Club is situated above the town with panoramic views over the Clyde estuary to the west and Loch Lomond and its National Park to the east. This 18 hole 5942 yds par 69 course offers a unique golfing challenge and welcomes many visitors from all over the world. Helensburgh, the home town of John Logie Baird the inventor of television is only 23 miles North West of Glasgow, on the shores of the river Clyde. With excellent train and road links Helensburgh is easily accessible and has something for everyone, with good shopping facilities and a variety of places to visit in the locality.

	Helensburgh Golf Club was founded in August 1893 with an original 9 hole layout, which was approved by Old Tom Morris for the fee of £1 plus expenses for the day. By 1905 the course had been extended to 18 holes. James Braid visited Helensburgh golf club in the 1920s setting out several bunkers, which are still catching out the golfer of today.
The present clubhouse was opened in 1909 by the Duke of Argyll. Major alterations took place in 1965, 1973 and most recently in 1997. Helensburgh has from the beginning been a family golf club, with a predominantly town membership, who are drawn from all walks of life.
	Visitors are welcome and Helensburgh is one of the few golf clubs that welcomes visitors on Saturdays and Sundays on reserved tee times. Green fees are indicated in the green fees section of the site, and on the booking form. For golf parties, advance booking via the office is requested, but small groups and individuals may book directly with the club's golf professional. (Please look out for special golf packages) Catering is available to suit all tastes and day packages can be provided. .
"Helensburgh a scenic moorland course with many natural hazards and undulating fairways that will test your golf skills. The course offers a variety of golf and well maintained. With quality greens, excellent clubhouse and facilities" Golfgreenfees.com "A challenging moorland course with panoramic views over Loch Lomond and the Clyde estuary" Scotland-golf-tours.com