Cochrane Castle Golf Club located in the town of Johnstone, Strathclyde is a mature parkland 18-hole course of length 6194 yards (5664m). The course was designed by Charlie Hunter and was established in 1895. Set within the Craigston area of Cochrane Castle the elevated views from the course provide scenic aspects towards Ben Lomond to the North, the Campsies to the East.

The current Course Record held by home player Richard E Love, of 62 represents 9 under the medal par of 71 and SSS of 71. The record has been in place since July 2001.

Over the Golfing Season the club hosts a number of popular Open Events, first of which is the Cuninghame Trophy Mixed Tournament in June closely followed by the Junior Open and Craigston Rosebowl Scratch events in July. The Open fixtures are completed with the Gents Open Handicap tournament, which has grown in popularity since its first event in 1996.