The Nairn Golf Club is one of the jewels of Scotland’s links golf, and a fantastic addition to any golf break.
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This traditional Scottish golf links course was created from a wilderness, and will test the talents of professional and amateur alike.
Nairn Golf Club (Nairn Golf Club)
This traditional Scottish golf links course was created from a wilderness of whins and heather and tests the talents of professional and amateur alike. Founded in 1887 and added to and extended by Archie Simpson, Old Tom Morris and James Braid, it is now one of the best courses in Scotland. It is regularly chosen for national championships, including the Scottish Amateur, Scottish Professional and in 1994 hosted the "Blue Riband" of the Amateur Calender, the "Amateur" Championship. Nairn has also successfully hosted the 37th Walker Cup in September 1999. The magnificent new clubhouse that was built in 1990 is the envy of many and adds to the pleasure of playing at Nairn.
18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 6705. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Sea | 395 | 383 | 4 | 10 | 368 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | Achareidh | 463 | 453 | 4 | 4 | 433 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Nest | 373 | 361 | 4 | 14 | 347 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | Bunker | 144 | 135 | 3 | 18 | 132 | 3 | 17 |
| 5 | Nets | 377 | 371 | 4 | 2 | 281 | 4 | 13 |
| 6 | Ben Wyvis | 183 | 175 | 3 | 8 | 140 | 3 | 11 |
| 7 | Long | 495 | 488 | 5 | 16 | 476 | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | Delnies | 326 | 307 | 4 | 6 | 290 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | Icehouse | 324 | 301 | 4 | 12 | 275 | 4 | 15 |
| Out | 3080 | 2974 | 35 | | 2742 | 36 | |
| 10 | Cawdor | 496 | 495 | 5 | 9 | 466 | 5 | 4 |
| 11 | Gate | 160 | 152 | 3 | 17 | 141 | 3 | 16 |
| 12 | Table | 444 | 401 | 4 | 5 | 400 | 5 | 10 |
| 13 | Crown | 423 | 412 | 4 | 1 | 401 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Kopjes | 211 | 195 | 3 | 13 | 177 | 3 | 12 |
| 15 | Sutors | 306 | 281 | 4 | 7 | 223 | 4 | 18 |
| 16 | Road | 417 | 403 | 4 | 3 | 390 | 5 | 8 |
| 17 | Burn | 377 | 337 | 4 | 15 | 332 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 | Home | 516 | 490 | 5 | 11 | 463 | 5 | 6 |
| In | 3350 | 3166 | 36 | | 2993 | 39 | |
| Total | 6430 | 6140 | 71 | | 5735 | 75 | |
Accommodation
The Boat Hotel and The Windsor Hotel are within easy reach.
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
The Windsor Hotel from £165pp
3 star
Set within three minutes walking distance of the town centre, The Windsor is in an ideal location for both the town and the local golf.
See The Venue Did you know?
It is regularly chosen for national championships, including the Scottish Amateur, Scottish Professional and the "Amateur" Championship. Nairn has also successfully hosted the 37th Walker Cup in September 1999.
Location
Nairn, Highlands.
Maps and directions