With a mixture of links, parkland and heathland, Golspie Golf Club is certainly one of a kind in the Scottish Highlands.
The club may be in the shadow of the nearby Royal Dornoch somewhat, but Golspie is one of several incredible golfing layouts in a wondrous stretch of coastline in the Highlands.
The early holes at Golspie are largely links along Dornoch Firth, before a delightful loop of heathland around the turn. It then returns to links towards the end of the course.
History
Formed in 1889, various course alterations were made in the early 20th century. Then, in 1925, James Braid was invited to make his mark.
His improvements – which included adjusting the layout, adding a number of bunkers, and relocating some greens – were completed by 1926, including the signature 16th, Cairngorms, where Braid envisioned a two-tier green set behind its then-location.
Braid’s layout remains largely unchanged to this day, while the clubhouse, sited at various locations over the years, found its current home in 1967 and continues to offer a warm 19th hole welcome to all visitors.
In the dying embers of 2012, Golspie was overcome by extreme weather conditions, as strong winds and saltwater from the North Sea battered the links course over three days. The club faced its biggest challenge in its 135-year history but fought through brilliantly to bring the course back to its high standard.
What makes Golspie Golf Club special?
There are not many places around the country that can claim to have a mixture of links holes, parkland holes and heathland holes. Golspie is one of those!
The club also pride themselves in being largely run by volunteers; the only employees being a greens staff of three, plus the club professional and shop manager.
But what makes Golspie truly special is their very popular and in demand course that will not disappoint visitors all year round.
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Where does it rank?
53rd in Scotland, 8th in the Highlands
Where is it?
Golspie Golf Club is one of the northernmost locations you will find on the NCG Top 100s: Scotland list. It is an hour north of Inverness and based in the Scottish Highlands. The club sits just off the A9 – which runs from Falkirk to Scrabster – and runs along the coastline of the North Sea.
Get in touch with Golspie Golf Club
For more information about the club and course, visit its website or call them on 01408 633266.
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