From the highest point of the course, at the 8th tee, golfers can look westwards to Ettrick Bay, Loch Fyne and the Kintyre peninsula. Being on an island the membership is relatively small and normally members, and indeed visitors, can play the course without waiting to be allocated a tee-off time. In May 1998, former Walker Cup captain Charlie Green OBE opened a new clubhouse in which bar and catering facilities are available by arrangement. But the strength of Port Bannatyne does not lie in its scenery or in it clubhouse, or in its competitions. Its strength is the membership, for Port Bannatyne is the most friendly of clubs.
Visitors are most welcome at any time to enjoy the course and a special brand of island hospitality.
NAME Mens Par Ladies Par 1. A 13 hole hill course two miles north of Rothesay on the Isle of Bute overlooking Kames Bay and the Kyles of Bute. All bookings must be made in advance.