An amazingly picturesque course, Boat of Garten offers a round that can be enjoyed.
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Set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, this entertaining parkland course offers a good test of golf in a magnificent setting.
Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture, James Braid, "The Boat" is set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
Boat of Garten (Boat of Garten Golf Club)
The Course is not only renowned as a demanding test of sporting skill but also as a magnificent setting for the game. Braid's design features 18 completely individual holes cleverly and sensitively routed holes cut through a birch forest, and maximises the natural landscape producing a beautiful and challenging course.
The view from the Clubhouse, over the 1st and 2nd fairways and beyond to the uniquely attractive surroundings of the Cairngorm mountains - with such distinctive features as the Lairig Ghru and the northern corries of Braeriach help create a truly stunning setting in which to enjoy your round of golf.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 5967. Parkland.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | John's View | 189 | 169 | 3 | 10 | 158 | 3 | 17 |
| 2 | Urie | 360 | 351 | 4 | 6 | 344 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Craigard | 163 | 152 | 3 | 16 | 152 | 3 | 11 |
| 4 | Birches | 514 | 509 | 5 | 14 | 471 | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | Lochiel | 392 | 289 | 4 | 4 | 244 | 4 | 3 |
| 6 | Avenue | 403 | 393 | 4 | 2 | 314 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | Bell | 386 | 370 | 4 | 12 | 367 | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | Plateau | 355 | 342 | 4 | 8 | 261 | 4 | 13 |
| 9 | Beag | 154 | 148 | 3 | 18 | 137 | 3 | 15 |
| Out | 2916 | 2723 | 34 | | 2448 | 35 | |
| 10 | Ridge | 271 | 266 | 4 | 11 | 264 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 | Braeriach | 379 | 352 | 4 | 3 | 348 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 | Craigellachie | 349 | 338 | 4 | 13 | 309 | 4 | 12 |
| 13 | Tulloch | 473 | 461 | 5 | 1 | 378 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Spey | 323 | 313 | 4 | 5 | 270 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | Gully | 307 | 289 | 4 | 17 | 279 | 4 | 10 |
| 16 | Craigowrie | 168 | 162 | 3 | 7 | 161 | 3 | 18 |
| 17 | Bisset's Hill | 344 | 318 | 4 | 15 | 313 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 | Road | 437 | 426 | 4 | 9 | 378 | 5 | 6 |
| In | 3051 | 2925 | 36 | | 2700 | 37 | |
| Total | 5967 | 5648 | 70 | | 5148 | 72 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: The Boat Hotel and The Windsor Hotel.
Where you can stay
The Boat Hotel from £145pp
3 star
The Boat Hotel is a privately owned Victorian Sporting Hotel, set amidst the spectacular Cairngorm landscape. It’s adjacent to the renowned Boat of Garten Golf Course and the River Spey.
See The Venue Did you know?
The view from the Clubhouse is truly spectacular, and will stay with you long after your round is finished.
Location
6 miles north of Aviemore (30 miles south of Inverness).
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