Designed by David Kidd in 2008, the Machrihanish Dunes course is a real godsend for the good people of Kintyre's south end, making the area a perfect destination for traveling golfers. A fantastic place that more than justifies the long journey. According to Tom Doak the course is the first built on a site of Specific Scientific Interest, whatever that means. What I can say: Kidd did a great job. The place easily makes it into my personal Top Ten. I was there on a lousy cold November day. I will come back. When my hands are thawed.