A course for all to enjoy. Be sure to take some spare balls for the 16th!
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Golf courses
The course, which has hosted the Scottish Professional Championship, is remembered mostly for its spectacular views of surrounding countryside, its tree lined fairways, and the infamous 16th hole, aptly named The Pond, which provides a watery grave for many stray golf balls.
Forres Golf Course (Forres Golf Club)
Forres Golf Club celebrated its centenary year in 1989. The original 9 holes were designed by James Braid and in 1912 Willie Park was enlisted to extend the layout to 18 holes. The course, which has hosted the Scottish Professional Championship, is remembered mostly for its spectacular views of surrounding countryside, its tree lined fairways and the infamous 16th hole, aptly named The Pond, which provides a watery grave for many stray golf balls.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6141. Parkland.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Cluny | 306 | 288 | 4 | 16 | 284 | 4 | 18 |
| 2 | Sir Robert | 337 | 327 | 4 | 2 | 291 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | Knock | 323 | 311 | 4 | 14 | 303 | 4 | 12 |
| 4 | Valley | 379 | 369 | 4 | 6 | 358 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | Wee Birkie | 142 | 138 | 3 | 18 | 131 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Muiry | 505 | 489 | 5 | 10 | 460 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Witch Tree | 202 | 174 | 3 | 12 | 170 | 3 | 14 |
| 8 | Rodger's | 368 | 336 | 4 | 8 | 327 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 | Majuba | 482 | 477 | 5 | 4 | 423 | 5 | 10 |
| Out | 3044 | 2909 | 36 | | 2747 | 36 | |
| 10 | Califer | 248 | 224 | 3 | 13 | 212 | 4 | 17 |
| 11 | Newbold | 455 | 431 | 4 | 7 | 385 | 4 | 3 |
| 12 | Hugh B Stuart | 430 | 385 | 4 | 1 | 367 | 5 | 13 |
| 13 | Firlands | 398 | 388 | 4 | 3 | 347 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 | Pump | 427 | 387 | 4 | 9 | 350 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | Edgehill | 383 | 371 | 4 | 5 | 303 | 4 | 7 |
| 16 | Pond | 322 | 302 | 4 | 15 | 269 | 4 | 9 |
| 17 | Neardun | 159 | 151 | 3 | 17 | 145 | 3 | 15 |
| 18 | Tower | 370 | 358 | 4 | 11 | 278 | 4 | 11 |
| In | 3192 | 2997 | 34 | | 2656 | 36 | |
| Total | 6236 | 5906 | 70 | | 5403 | 72 | |
Accommodation
The Boat Hotel is ideal.
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?
Forres Golf Club celebrated its centenary year in 1989. The original 9-holes were designed by James Braid, and in 1912 Willie Park was enlisted to extend the layout to 18 holes.
Location
Forres, Scotland
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