Jura golf course to be world class

Golfers from all over the world are likely to want to pull on their golf clothing and head to a planned golf course on Jura.

However, only a select few will be able to as the course will be a private retreat for millionaire Australian Greg Coffey.

The course, which is still in the planning stage, is being designed by golf architect Bob Harrison whose designs include undulating greens and sea views of Islay and the Mull of Kintyre.

However, this does not mean that the course will be an easy 18 holes, with Willie MacDonald, estate manager at Ardfin, where the course will be based, telling the Herald: "My understanding is that is to be a very challenging course and the intention is to build something of a very high standard."

And unlike Donald Trump's proposed Scottish golf course, Mr Coffey's development appears to have received very little opposition, perhaps because Jura's 200 residents are hoping he'll let them play a few holes every now and again.

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