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Divot Anchors and Sand Bags

Local rules - players must use divot anchors and sandbags

Members are reminded that carrying divot anchors and sandbags is compulsory. Coming into winter it is essential that fairways are kept in the best possible condition so that all players can enjoy the course. If you have any spare sandbags at home, please bring these to the pro shop.

Why should a golfer use divot anchors? 

The use of McDivots will result in better playing and better looking fairways and reduce the chance of a golf ball landing in a divot hole. The reason is simple; the McDivot repairs the divot hole immediately, unlike if repaired with divot mix which can take weeks for the grass to grow. McDivots are being used by golfers at hundreds of golf clubs around the world and course superintendents say they are experiencing a significant reduction in divot damage as a result. 

The McDivot is a 2 inch (5cm) long, 100% biodegradable divot anchor. It is used by golfers all over the world to anchor divots, thus preventing birds, strong winds, heavy rain, machinery (such as mowers, leaf blowing equipment) and even golf-spikes moving the replaced divot before it re-roots. Not long after the divot has re-rooted the anchor simply disappears as it breaks down, naturally, without harming the environment because it is 100% biodegradable.

Which Rule of Golf applies to the McDivot?

The Royal and Ancient and the USGA, governing bodies for the Rules of Golf, have confirmed the Rules of Golf would not prohibit the use of McDivot as an aid for fairway maintenance and from a golfer’s viewpoint, is a “Movable Obstruction” and Rule 24-1 applies. This means the McDivot divot anchor can be removed and if a player’s ball is moved in the process it must be replaced without penalty.

Happenings at the Links


  • GameGolf at Castletown

  • Langness bird sanctuary

  • Surrounded by History

  • World Class Links Course

  • An Exciting Island

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Popped over from the UK for a short break and wasn't disappointed. Great location situated on the cliff tops, I played 3 rounds over 3 days typical links with the wind blowing in a different direction every day, great fun.

John Kingston, London

Beautiful coastal scenery. Capture the Herring Tower and the coves and bays around the course. Great for golfers and non golfers alike. 

I played in the recent Chamber event and have to say was amazed at the quality of this Golf course, the greens were superb for the time of year and the course in stunning condition. I would strongly recommend a visit, I have played on every course on the Isle of Man and this is simply the best, the views on an over cast, with sun breaking through the clouds day was simply stunning. 





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Course status & Weather

Course Status

Course open daily from 8am. Please use the online booking system to reserve your tee-time or call us to enquire. Buggies are permitted but please stick to semi rough, avoid cutting across fairways and keep 20 yards away from greens & surrounds.

Sun 17
11ºC
Mon 18
10ºC
Tue 19
9ºC

Latest News

NO BALLAST JUST FULL BLAST FOR GUY MURRAY

Monday 11th February 2019

Guy Murray (14) blasted his way to victory with 34 points from his powerful eight over par round. Parring three of the first four holes Murray escaped the Road Hole with a double bogey for his only single pointer. Then four successive bogeys were ended by a par on the 13th. Murray managed to play par golf from there on in as bogeys on the 14th and 18th were balanced out by back-to-back four pointer birdies on the 16th and 17th.'
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FRANCIS THODAY SHOOTS A NETT 61 AND YET STILL LOSES HIS 4BBB

Sunday 3rd February 2019

Francis Thoday (15) joined those pilloried people who score 47 points by winning the club Stableford on Saturday by four clear points after two birdies, ten pars and six bogeys. Remarkably, even with a nett 61, Thoday still ended up on the losing 4BBB team and consequently had to buy the coffee.
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CHRISTMAS COMES LATE FOR TOWER INSURANCE TURKEY TROTT WINNERS

Monday 28th January 2019

Christmas came late for Colin C Magee, John Byrne, Andrew Challenor and Mark Todd who triumphed in the rearranged Tower Insurance sponsored Texas Scramble turkey shoot at a windy then wet Castletown GC on Saturday.
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Open Competitions

Mixed Midweeker 18 hole Stableford Wednesday 20th February 2019 Wednesday 20th February (3 days)
Paddy's Day Mixed Open AM-AM Saturday 16th March 2019 Saturday 16th March (27 days)

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Castletown Golf Links
Fort Island Road, Derbyhaven
Isle of Man, Great Britain IM9 1UA

T: 01624 822211
E: info@castletowngolflinks.com

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