Nairn Golf Club
Par 72, 6721 Yards
We highly recommend a round at Nairn Golf Club, which hosted the 1999 Walker's Cup. Founded in 1887, the course is a traditional links with the opening holes stretching out along the shoreline. At the 10th comes the inevitable about-turn and the head for home. It's said the first few holes are the toughest, but that entirely depends on the direction of the wind. Most notably, the course is known throughout the U.K. for the quality of its greens. They truly are some of the finest in all of the British Isles.
Please note: Nairn has handicap restrictions of 28 for men and 36 for women.
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Castle Stuart Golf Links
Par 72, 6553 yards
With its opening in July 2009, Castle Stuart promises to become one of the finest links course in Scotland. Castle Stuart is located six miles east of Inverness and 1 hour south of Royal Dornoch. Designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse, this championship links course overlooks the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks of Inverness and the Black Isle. The topography of the site steps back from the sea up and over an old sea cliff creating a step to an upper level slope. Because of this tiered/sloped aspect, the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks figure prominently on every hole at Castle Stuart Golf Links; for fifteen holes the sea is directly in the golfer's line of play; the other three holes offer vistas of the firth and prominent landmarks although not directly on the line of play. This course is a true Highland gem!
Once fully developed, The Castle Stuart Resort will also include a boutique hotel, spa & health club, resort-ownership lodges & apartments, and a second seaside course.
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Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Par 70, 6516 Yards
Located about an hour north of Inverness is the fantastic seaside links at Royal Dornoch. Golf was first played at Dornoch as early as 1616, and the golf course is considered to be the third oldest in the world. Its location is remote, but that adds to its charisma and mystery. Bordered by the Dornoch Firth, Royal Dornoch will take you back in time to the beginnings of golf. The course is currently ranked #16 in the world by Golf Magazine (2003 rankings).
Please note: Royal Dornoch has handicap restrictions of 24 for men and 35 for women.
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Boat of Garten Golf Club
Par 69, 5967 yards
Challenge your shotmaking skills with a round at Boat Of Garten. Laid out by James Braid, this parkland course was cut out of a silver birch forest and offers traditional Scottish hazards of broom and heather. Some consider Boat of Garten to be Scotland's most enjoyable inland course. Located about 35 miles south of Inverness, this is a great place to play on your way up into the Highlands.
Please note: Boat of Garten has handicap restrictions of 28 for men and 36 for women.
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Brora Golf Club
Par 69, 6110 yards
As the story goes, James Braid visited Brora in 1923 and redesigned the course that remains to this day. For golf historians and links golf fanatics, Brora is a must see. It's a classic links design with nine holes out and nines back in, much like North Berwick or the Old Course at St. Andrews.
The course starts you off with a welcoming par four, but quickly gets your heart pacing with tough par fours on two and three. Many great holes are to follow with outstanding views of the Dornoch Firth and North Sea. Brora is located 16 miles north of Dornoch.
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Carnegie Links at Skibo Castle
Par 71, 6671 Yards
A private links course was built at Skibo Castle in 1898 by the legendary John Sutherland. However, the course was neglected through the years and virtually abandoned. Donald Steel, the internationally renowned architect, has reconstructed a new links course called Carnegie Links over the same land with outstanding results. The course is bounded on three sides by the Dornoch Firth with wild scenery and views of Struie Hill.
Please note: Play at Carnegie Links is limited to only the members of the Carnegie Club and their guests.
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Golspie Golf Club
Par 68, 5980 yards
Located about 50 miles north of Inverness and 10 miles north of Dornoch is Golspie Golf Club. This friendly club is home to one of the Highlands most enjoyable courses to play. Laid out by the great James Braid, the holes are a mixture of links, heathland and parkland styles and provide a unique variety to test every proverbial shot in your bag. It's an unknown gem; a great choice for those looking for an something off the beaten path. Play it on your next trip to the Highlands of Scotland. You'll love a round at Golspie!
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Lossiemouth Golf Club (Old Moray Golf Club)
Par 71, 6643 Yards
Play one of Scotland's best kept secrets, Lossiemouth. Old Moray Golf Club (as the course is also known) was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1889 and, like the Old Course at St. Andrews, begins and ends within the town boundaries. Known for its great par fours, the course finishes with an impressive 423-yard hole played to a raised green, which is set below the old stone clubhouse. It's a daunting finish.
There's also New Moray (6,005 yards, par 69) which was designed by Henry Cotton and opened in the late 1970's. Lossiemouth is located about 40 miles northeast of Inverness.
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Tain Golf Club
Par 71, 6404 Yards
You'll love a round at Tain Golf Club, which is on the way back from Dornoch towards Inverness and Nairn. Tain was originally laid out by Tom Morris in 1890, and the course still reflects his genius. The course is just over 6400 yards and in many ways resembles St. Andrews—even in the views of the town.
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