The Ardfin course is the result of a herculean effort. It was designed and built over six years by legendary golf architect Bob Harrison, whose impressive body of work includes Moonah, Ellerstan, The Grand and Nirwana in Bali. For him, golf courses should look as natural and spectacular as possible, a goal he achieved with Ardfin.

The acclaimed final layout was the 14th concept developed, and no stone was left unturned in the search for the best layout and most inspiring holes to play.

Ardfin's 18-hole course is carved into the rugged Jura coastline at the southern end of the island.

The first 11 holes are played on the western side, along Ardfin's dramatic cliffs, and then down to beach level, with stunning views of Islay. The 10th hole has been described as "a once in a lifetime par three" from cliff to cliff. Holes 12, 13 and 14 are also played along the beach before the course turns along a ridge, offering even more remarkable views, with the 18th ending the course in the presence of Jura House. The entire course is wild and rugged and was designed to minimize interference with nature. As a result, the greens are narrow and require fewer bunkers than most courses, due to the challenging cliffside landscape. Ardfin has already been hailed as "a modern masterpiece" and "an experience not available anywhere else," making it a course that should be on every golfer's list.