Carrick Course
14th Hole / Par-3 / 199 Yards
Architect: Doug Carrick (2007)
Loch Lomond, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Carrick golf course is attached to Cameron House, on the banks of Loch Lomond, and was opened in 2007. It takes its name from its designer, Doug Carrick, an architect who is little known, but who has designed and remodeled numerous courses, especially in Canada. Since its opening, it has been host to several professional European Tour events.
The par 3 14th hole at The Carrick — called “Tappit Doon” is noted for its spectacular views, of Ben Lomond and the loch itself.
The tee box is on high, an elevation change of some 70 feet from tee to green. It measures 199 yards from the back tees.
The green itself is slightly raised, kidney bean shaped, encased with no less than five bunkers, two at the front, two to the left-hand side and one right. Miss further back right and the side of the green slopes down, carrying your ball towards the next tee box. Misjudge your club selection and overhit and you will be hunting for your ball amongst the rough and trees which await at the back.
The hole can appear calm from the tee box, as it is sheltered up high, but the wind can come strongly into play once the ball reaches the mid-point. At all times of year, but especially from October to April, there can be strong gusts of wind, The prevailing wind is from the west / south west, which may aid the flight of the ball, but changing conditions can see you hitting into the wind as well, challenging club selection.
The green itself has plenty of internal undulations requiring a keen sense in matching speed and break when putting.
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Images courtesy of Cameron House.
