Alloa Golf Club (Schawpark)

Overview: Designed by the master architect James Braid in 1935, Alloa Golf Club (also known as Schawpark) is a premier parkland course situated in the shadows of the Ochil Hills. The layout is a masterpiece of Braid’s later career, featuring his trademark bold bunkering, rolling fairways, and strategic routing that makes expert use of the sloping terrain. The course offers a robust and visually striking test of golf, with the historic Schawpark House providing a stately backdrop to several holes. Known for its impeccable conditioning and its fast, true greens, Alloa is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in Central Scotland.

Did You Know? The Schawpark estate has a history dating back centuries, and the golf course was built on land formerly belonging to the Earls of Mansfield. The 11th hole, "The Bells," is particularly famous for its dramatic elevation changes and its demand for a perfectly placed approach shot.