Vale of Leven Golf Club, Strathclyde in Scotland
The club was formed in 1907 and was originally a nine hole course onland leased from a local estate owner. In the early 1920's the course
was increased to 18 holes, although the fairways on the 6th, 7th and 8th
holes were ploughed up during the war and then reinstated after it ended.
The Vale course is situated on the east side of the valley overlooking
the surrounding area with some tremendous views of Loch Lomond and Ben
Lomond. From the highest point of the course the view extends as far south
as Dumbarton Rock and the Clyde Estuary.
Although the course is fairly short the introduction of bunkers and
the proliferance of tricky short holes means scoring is not easy. The
Sunday Express recently named Vale of Leven in its best 100 courses of
Britain and Ireland and visitors can expect some true Scottish hospitality
in the vibrant clubhouse, which was upgraded by the members themselves.
Although the course is fairly short the introduction of bunkers and the
proliferance of tricky short holes means scoring is not easy. The Sunday
Express recently named Vale of Leven in its best 100 courses of Britain
and Ireland and visitors can expect some true Scottish hospitality in
the vibrant clubhouse, which was upgraded by the members themselves.
Vale of Leven
Northfield Road
Bonhill
Dumbartonshire
Tel: 01389 752351
