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Wishing all of our Golf Highland members, our visitors and friends from across the world, a very Happy New Year. We look forward to welcoming you to the Scottish Highlands in 2023.

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Carrbridge Golf Club tees-up a serious contender for “prettiest clubhouse in the country.” The nine-hole course, dating back more than a century in a year-round tourist-friendly area, offers memorable holes and unforgettable views of the mighty Cairngorms.


Find more info on Carrbridge Golf Club and other Golf Highland courses at https://bit.ly/GolfHighlandCourses.

Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club’s 18th hole bathed in sunshine. A must-visit scenic course on any trip to the region. Peter Alliss famously hailed it “A Gem in the Highlands.” The delightful spa town has been luring tourists since Victorian times.



Find out more about Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club and other Golf Highland courses at https://bit.ly/GolfHighlandCourses

NEWSLETTER ISSUE 6 IS OUT NOW - Golf Highland

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NEWSLETTER ISSUE 6 IS OUT NOW - Golf Highland

Sandy beach, mountain backdrop and views towards Skye, gentle slopes and a friendly licensed Links Cafe all attract visiting golfers to nine-hole Gairloch Golf Club. The 8th par 5 hole is a beauty. Community course dating back to 1898 and well worth a visit.

Discover more about Gairloch and other golf courses in the Golf Highland collaboration at https://bit.ly/GolfHighlandCourses

FINAL PIECE IN THE ROYAL DORNOCH JIGSAW - Golf Highland

Hard on the heels of the redesign of its 7th hole, the Championship Course at Royal Dornoch is about to receive a further upgrade.

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FINAL PIECE IN THE ROYAL DORNOCH JIGSAW - Golf Highland THE final phase of an ambitious project to preserve Royal Dornoch Golf Club’s status as one of the world’s leading courses is under way. Hard on the heels of major improvements to the 7th hole on the Championship Course, the greenkeeping team and renowned UK architects Mackenzie and Ebert have t...

The "pure authentic links" at Reay Golf Club is the most northerly 18-hole links course on the UK mainland. A definite box ticker. Top 100 Scots course and charming coastal halt on the NC500. Step back in time. Can you identify the James Braid holes?

Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Course Flyover

Nice aerial footage of Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club Links, the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world dating back to 1793!



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Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Course Flyover Located on the Chanonry Peninsula in the ‘Black Isle’ our Scottish links golf course enjoys breathtaking views over the Moray Firth, only 20 minutes from the...

Award-winning Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club in the Cairngorm National Park enjoys some of the most spectacular backdrops in Scottish golf. The birch-lined second hole ranks among Scotland’s top 100. Look out for the steam train at the “Gleneagles of the North”

The Moray Firth coastline enjoys a wealth of golf courses of truly outstanding quality. Among the gems is award-winning, top 100 ranked Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, an inland club dating back to 1899. With The Nairn Golf Club nearby, the town makes an ideal spot for any golf trip.

VIDEO CAPTURES FORTROSE IN ALL ITS GLORY - Golf Highland

The popular Highland course at Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club Links was captured in all its glory in a recent video by “Golf Mates”.



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VIDEO CAPTURES FORTROSE IN ALL ITS GLORY - Golf Highland Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club is accustomed to welcoming overseas visitors to a club which is also the 15th oldest recorded in the world (1793). The historic links golf course on the Moray Firth (only 20 minutes from Inverness city centre) enjoys spectacular sea views from all of the 18-holes an...

Award-winning Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club in the Cairngorm National Park enjoys some of the most spectacular backdrops in Scottish golf. The birch-lined second hole ranks among Scotland’s top 100. Look out for the steam train at the “Gleneagles of the North”

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK IN THE HIGHLANDS - Golf Highland

It was a pleasure to welcome more than 100 players to the Scottish Highlands earlier this week to compete in the World Hickory Open over the links at Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Nairn Golf Club, Castle Stuart Golf Links and Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club Links.



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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK IN THE HIGHLANDS - Golf Highland COMPETITORS in the World Hickory Open Championship donned outfits recalling past times when they took to the fairways at Royal Dornoch. More than 100 players teed-up in a competition which was played out at Royal Dornoch, The Nairn Golf Club, Castle Stuart and Fortrose and Rosemarkie. The event orga...

PGA Tour winner Russell Knox grew up playing Inverness Golf Club. The manicured 18-hole parkland is a favourite with visitors to the history-rich Highland capital and a favourite on the James Braid Highland Golf Trail. The perfect base for a golf tour.

Golspie Golf Club - a perfect blend of heathland and links. Dates back to 1889 but for nearly 100 years golfers have relished the legacy. Ideal centre for a tour. Away from the scenic fairways, fairytale Dunrobin Castle is a must-visit.

GOLF TRAIL LURE FOR HIGHLAND TOURISTS - Golf Highland

We are looking forward to following Jezz Ellwood's three day “High9s Challenge”, which begins next week at the Isle of Skye Golf Club and ends, more than 405 miles later, with a visit to Abernethy Golf Club, Nethy Bridge.

A contributing editor to Golf Monthly magazine, Jezz will also be playing scenic nine-hole courses at Gairloch Golf Club, Ullapool golf club, Durness Golf Club, Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club, Portmahomack Golf Club, Aigas Golf Course and Holiday Cottages and Carrbridge Golf Club on his travels.

He is convinced the challenge will appeal to other golfers eager to tackle the trail.

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GOLF TRAIL LURE FOR HIGHLAND TOURISTS - Golf Highland GOLF writer Jezz Ellwood is teeing-up a three-day road trip which could boost golf tourism in the Highlands. His “High9s Challenge” begins at the Isle of Skye club and ends, more than 405 miles later, with a visit to Abernethy Golf Club at Nethy Bridge. A contributing editor to Golf Monthly maga...

Thank a Greenkeeper Day - Golf Highland

To mark “Thank a Greenkeeper Day,” we carried out a question-and-answer session with the two greenkeepers responsible for the most northerly courses on the UK mainland, Thurso and Durness.

At Thurso Golf Club, the man in charge is Frazer Sparling, while Alistair Morrison works hand-in-glove with Mother Nature at picturesque Durness Golf Club. Both courses are on the popular North Coast 500 route.

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Thank a Greenkeeper Day - Golf Highland IT’S “Thank a Greenkeeper Day” and an opportunity to hail the fine work carried by the country’s golf course management professionals. The British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), in conjunction with other global greenkeeper and course superintendent groups, is encour...

Aigas Golf Course is one of the Highland’s 9-hole gems, nestling spectacularly between Aigas Forest and the peaceful River Beauly.

Discover more about Aigas Golf Course and Holiday Cottages and other golf courses across the Scottish Highlands at https://bit.ly/GolfHighlandCourses

KINGS GOLF CLUB IS BACK ON COURSE - Golf Highland

Great to see the Kings Golf Club, Inverness back on track welcoming visitors after suffering a mishap on its greens earlier in the season.

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KINGS GOLF CLUB IS BACK ON COURSE - Golf Highland THE capital of the Scottish Highlands is tailored-made for a memorable golfing break. Visitors from home and abroad are being lured in their droves to Inverness by world-famous links courses in the region. But, in addition to classic links golf at celebrated venues like Royal Dornoch and Castle Stua...

Our latest newsletter is out with details on golf trails and featured holes across the Highlands. ⛳️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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A lovely Highland scene from the tee at Carrbridge Golf Club with the heather in bloom.

The Highlands is full of surprises, not least of which is a collection of intriguing golf courses – and Golf Highland is happy to help you uncover them all.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/GolfHighlandCourses

 RYAN CLAIMS A "MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" PRIZE - Golf Highland

Congratulations to Ryan Martin after winning the James Braid Highland Golf Trail prize celebrating six years since the launch of their "Magnificent Seven".

Read more about the James Braid Highland Trail at https://bit.ly/BraidHighlandTrail

 RYAN CLAIMS A "MAGNIFICENT SEVEN" PRIZE - Golf Highland SIX years after being launched, “The Magnificent Seven” is very much to the fore with golfers heading for the Highlands. The brainchild of Muir of Ord’s then vice-captain Hamish Milne, the “James Braid Highland Golf Trail” was created to profile the legendary course designer’s rich legac...

The picturesque short par 3 11th at Castle Stuart Golf Links with stunning views over the Moray Firth is a fun hole but hit it long and you can easily run up a big number on your scorecard.
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Reay Golf Club

Preparations are well underway for the Safari Open at Reay Golf Club this Saturday - it’s a fantastic event for teams of four - ladies, gents or mixed 🏌️‍♂️
The course is in fantastic condition just now and it’s not too late to enter a team.

Reay Golf Club Most northerly links course on the British mainland. A Braids course which has natural undulating links fairways and unspoilt views. A must for the golf bucket list

UNITED NATIONS FEEL AT FORTROSE - Golf Highland

Great to hear that Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club is experiencing a post-pandemic surge in visitors from around the globe, as tee time bookings open for 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS FEEL AT FORTROSE - Golf Highland IT’S one of the Oldest Links courses in Scotland and visitors from around the globe have been making sure Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club features on their travels. Club secretary Mike MacDonald has welcomed a post-pandemic surge in bookings. Now the historic club, just 20 minutes’ drive from ...

Highland golf courses are there to provide a great deal of fun for golfers of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a pro, amateur, veteran or a beginner, you’ll have an unforgettable time playing a round of nine or 18 holes.

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HISTORY PLAYS ITS PART IN TEMPTING VISITORS - Golf Highland

Golf clubs across the Highlands are well aware that visitors can enjoy the scenery and history as much as their rounds. The sport has been woven into the fabric of life in the region for centuries.

Highlanders who learned the rudiments of the game on the coastal links land played an integral role in taking the golfing gospel to the USA and around the world.

While others, such as legendary golf course architect Donald Ross of Pinehurst fame, have enjoyed an enduring profile, one of the key players in the growth of golf across the Highlands has tended to be overlooked.

That has prompted Royal Dornoch Golf Club to gift the “John Sutherland Memorial Quaich” to Wick Golf Club which enjoys the status of being the oldest in the Highlands.

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HISTORY PLAYS ITS PART IN TEMPTING VISITORS - Golf Highland GOLF clubs across the Highlands are well aware that visitors can enjoy the scenery and history as much as their rounds. The sport has been woven into the fabric of life in the region for centuries. Highlanders who learned the rudiments of the game on the coastal links land played an integral role in...

Golf Highland’s collection of golfing gems offer unique and varied challenges with the undulating setting of the Highland landscapes or the sand-traps of the Firth-side links. ⛳️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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GOLF HIGHLAND GEMS ATTRACTING ATTENTION - Golf Highland

Fantastic to see several Golf Highland courses mentioned in an article for The Links Magazine. Respected golf travel writer Allan McAllister Ferguson has drawn-up a list of 15 Scottish courses deserving of attention – and a visit.

He departed from the well-worn trail taking in the heavy hitters to suggest a string of great value courses for first-time visitors to Scotland or regular golf tourists.



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GOLF HIGHLAND GEMS ATTRACTING ATTENTION - Golf Highland More and more golfers are appreciating the quality of the courses to be found in the Golf Highland region. In an article for The Links Magazine, respected golf travel writer Allan McAllister Ferguson has drawn-up a list of 15 Scottish courses deserving of attention – and a visit. He departed from ...

Golf Highland is a collective of over 30 courses across the Scottish Highlands. Visitors are warmly welcomed and you're guaranteed to make glorious golfing memories in the land where the game began.

Plan your trip at https://golfhighland.com

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PAIRS TOUR TEEING-UP IN THE HIGHLANDS - Golf Highland

The Mizuno Golf Tour has a fantastic line-up of Golf Highland courses in their August schedule. 14 courses over 14 days is on offer from the 17th to the 23rd.

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PAIRS TOUR TEEING-UP IN THE HIGHLANDS - Golf Highland THE profile of Golf Highland continues to grow, with more and more visitors keen to take to the region’s many golf courses during their stay. The latest imaginative golf tourism initiative is the Mizuno Golf Pairs Tour lined-up for dates in August. The promotional strapline “14 days – 14 cours...

ANOTHER COURSE IN THE PIPELINE FOR THE GOLF HIGHLAND AREA - Golf Highland

News of a second course at Castle Stuart Golf Links will further enhance the visitor experience in the Golf Highland region. With more than 60 courses on offer in the area, golf is an integral part of the region's tourist offering, ranging from scenic nine-hole challenges to historic and world-famous courses, including Nairn Golf Club, Nairn Dunbar Golf ClubRoyal Dornoch Golf Club.

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ANOTHER COURSE IN THE PIPELINE FOR THE GOLF HIGHLAND AREA - Golf Highland NEWS that a second course is being planned for Castle Stuart, near Inverness, will further enhance the visitor experience in the Golf Highland region. Already renowned for the wide-range of golfing opportunities on offer to tourists being lured to the area by the scenery, history, culture, outdoor p...

If you’re planning a trip to The Highlands for business or pleasure don’t forget your golfing gear.

Many road-trippers exploring the increasingly popular North Coast 500 route are using Golf Highland’s convenient collection to combine a unique golf experience with scenic sight-seeing.

Explore where to golf and places to visit in the Scottish Highlands at https://golfhighland.com



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GOLF IS A GAME FOR ALL THE FAMILY - Golf Highland

With school holidays approaching, a wide range of Golf Highland courses – both nine and 18 holes – will welcome families to tee it up as part of their trip, whether it’s a staycation or travelling from further afield.

One young lad who first picked up a club when he was three has been making headlines in the Highlands after rewriting the record books.

Tyler Gordon was introduced to the game by dad Warren at Thurso Golf Club on the north coast – and he hasn’t looked back.

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GOLF IS A GAME FOR ALL THE FAMILY - Golf Highland THE school holidays are a time when many youngsters seize the opportunity to get a taste of golf or improve their skills. This summer, a wide range of lovely Golf Highland courses – both nine and 18 holes – will welcome families to tee it up as part of their trip, whether it’s a staycation [.....

Less than 1 hour from Inverness and 30 minutes from Dornoch, Portmahomack Golf Club is a picturesque 9-hole links style course overlooking the Dornoch Firth.

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Designed by Old Tom Morris and Harry Vardon, Kingussie Golf Club is another beauty located in the Cairngorms National Park. To help plan your golf trip to Speyside and aacross the Scottish Highlands visit https://golfhighland.com.

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