In Scotland, true links golf courses are not created — they are born of the land. More than 130 years ago, Old Tom Morris recognized the potential for great golf in this rugged corner of the west coast. Today, Machrihanish Dunes carries that tradition forward through the vision of David McLay Kidd, who grew up playing these shores and shaping his philosophy around minimal intervention and respect for nature. Guided by the land itself, the course reflects Kidd’s belief that the finest links are those that feel timeless — rewarding creativity, strategy, and an authentic connection to place.