Spey Valley
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| Scottish ranking: |
24
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| Architect: |
Dave Thomas
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| Creation date: |
2006
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| Par: |
72 |
| Distance from St Andrews: |
195 km |
| Distance from Edinburgh: |
315 km |
| Distance from Glasgow: |
355 km |
| Distance from Inverness: |
75 km |
Coming from St Andrews, on the way to Championship courses such as Royal Dornoch and Nairn, it is worth a stop in Aviemore, in the heart of the magnificent Cairngorm national park, where the Spey Valley Golf Club is located.
All the connoisseurs of the game will tell you that Spey Valley is the best new Golf course in Scotland.
With almost 7,200 yards from the back tees, this wonderful course has a tremendous lay- out with the most breathtaking views in Scotland.
Before you play, do not forget to ask the staff, how to play the 5th….the longest hole in Scotland.
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Brora
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| Scottish ranking: |
31
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| Architect: |
James Braid
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| Creation date: |
1923 |
| Par: |
69
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| Distance from St Andrews: |
330 km |
| Distance from Edinburgh: |
335 km |
| Distance from Glasgow: |
375 km |
| Distance from Inverness: |
105 km |
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Golf in Brora has been played since 1891. It is a pure traditional links course designed by James Braid, where little has changed since he left in 1923.
It’s a relatively easy course, with no wind, but to be honest the real challenge is to play this course with the wind, it makes it much more interesting.
The golf course has two main characteristics, the first one is that you will not find any markers to help you to judge distances and the second is that most of the green-keepers are sheep and cows, which is why you will find electric fences all around the greens. A great golf experience.
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Tain
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| Scottish ranking: |
55
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| Architect: |
Old Tom Morris |
| Creation date: |
1890 |
| Par: |
70 |
| Distance from St Andrews: |
295 km |
| Distance from Edinburgh: |
305 km |
| Distance from Glasgow: |
345 km |
| Distance from Inverness: |
75 km |
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Designed in 1890 by the famous Old Tom Morris, Tain Golf club is Dornoch’s neighbour.
The lay-out is quite technical and the greens are very tricky, which make this course really interesting.
This championship-length links enjoys spectacular views over mountains and sea and benefits from a sheltered climate, which allows favourable golfing conditions for most of the year.
You will find a warm welcome and great value for money.
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Boat of Garten
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| Scottish ranking: |
35 |
| Architect: |
James Braid
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| Creation date: |
1932 |
| Par: |
69
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| Distance from St Andrews: |
195 km |
| Distance from Edinburgh: |
325 km |
| Distance from Glasgow: |
370 km |
| Distance from Inverness: |
85 km |
Always wonderfully presented, this James Braid’s masterpiece is a lovely course.
Short but with tight fairways and tiny greens, which will challenge all levels of golfer. The 6th hole is one of the most memorable in Scottish golf.
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King's
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| Scottish ranking: |
16 |
| Architect: |
James Braid |
| Creation date: |
1919 |
| Par: |
70 |
| Distance from St Andrews: |
80 km |
| Distance from Edinburgh: |
80 km |
| Distance from Glasgow: |
85 km |
| Distance from Inverness: |
210 km |
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This is a James Braid design, built in 1919 and which is, for most people, the best of the three courses at Gleneagles. There are no “weak” holes and gives golfers an opportunity to play a wide variety of holes. The course is superbly located with landscape surrounded by trees, bushes, hills and incredible wildlife. The King’s is a classic British inland golf course.
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