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Concept Design · 2023

The Links at Glenbarr

18-hole links layout routed along the Scottish coastline in the village of Glenbarr — designed for an international golf course design competition.

Glenbarr, Scotland 18 Holes Links Layout Competition Entry

About the Project

The Links at Glenbarr is an 18-hole links design routed through the coastal terrain of Glenbarr, a village on the Kintyre peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The layout was created as an entry in an international golf course design competition, finishing 8th out of 40 entries.

Design Approach

The routing takes full advantage of natural links terrain — firm, fast ground conditions, coastal wind exposure, and the undulating land characteristic of traditional Scottish seaside golf. Holes were routed to play with and against the prevailing wind, creating a varied test that changes character throughout the round.

Concept & Vision

The goal was a course that felt earned by the land rather than imposed on it — minimal earthmoving, natural green sites, and fairways that follow the contours of the ground. A layout that rewards course management and creative shot-making over raw power.

Project Details
Location Glenbarr, Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Year 2023
Scope 18-hole links design, full routing
Format Concept design — international competition entry
Result 8th place out of 40 entries

Project Photos

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The Links at Glenbarr — Hole 17
Hole 17 Signature Hole — Tee shot along the Kintyre coast
The Links at Glenbarr — Hole 6
Hole 6 Coastal par 3 — Playing directly into the prevailing wind
The Links at Glenbarr — Hole 10
Hole 10 Approach to the 10th — Blind over a dune ridge, natural green site
The Links at Glenbarr — Routing
Hole Routing Links Golf — Firm and fast, running through natural terrain

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