With the sea on one side and a backdrop of mountains behind, every day brings a different aspect to this challenging and beautiful golf course.
At a glance
Golf courses
Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain offers one of the best settings imaginable in the Highlands for a round of golf.
Tain Golf Course (Tain Golf Club)
Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain arguably offers one of the best settings imaginable in the Highlands for a round of golf. With the sea on one side and the backdrop of the mountains behind, every day brings a different aspect to this challenging and beautiful course. Designed by 'Old' Tom Morris, the layout of holes guarantees an interesting round for beginners or experts.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6404. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Road | 382 | 371 | 4 | 11 | 343 | 4 | 13 |
| 2 | River | 391 | 351 | 4 | 6 | 303 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | Knowe | 435 | 416 | 4 | 1 | 385 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | Long | 542 | 532 | 5 | 5 | 478 | 5 | 5 |
| 5 | Quaich | 181 | 167 | 3 | 17 | 150 | 3 | 15 |
| 6 | Bunker | 309 | 309 | 4 | 16 | 282 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Morrich | 377 | 369 | 4 | 7 | 345 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | Short | 189 | 179 | 3 | 13 | 179 | 3 | 11 |
| 9 | Mafeking | 355 | 349 | 4 | 9 | 346 | 4 | 3 |
| Out | 3161 | 3043 | 35 | | 2811 | 35 | |
| 10 | Garden | 403 | 380 | 4 | 3 | 330 | 4 | 12 |
| 11 | Alps | 380 | 374 | 4 | 4 | 370 | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Plaids | 386 | 372 | 4 | 12 | 325 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 | Kelpie | 501 | 492 | 5 | 14 | 486 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Well | 438 | 397 | 4 | 2 | 392 | 5 | 10 |
| 15 | Breahead | 346 | 330 | 4 | 15 | 320 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 | Kelag | 147 | 139 | 3 | 18 | 127 | 3 | 18 |
| 17 | Black Bridge | 215 | 211 | 3 | 8 | 208 | 4 | 8 |
| 18 | Home | 427 | 371 | 4 | 10 | 286 | 4 | 14 |
| In | 3243 | 3066 | 35 | | 2844 | 38 | |
| Total | 6404 | 6109 | 70 | | 5655 | 73 | |
Accommodation
The Royal Marine Hotel is just a short drive away.
Where you can stay
The Royal Marine Hotel from £155pp
4 star
The hotel has 22 en-suite bedrooms, each having been restored to a high standard. The hotel also has separate apartments, which sleep 4, which offer a great alternative option.
See The Venue Did you know?
Designed by 'Old' Tom Morris, the layout of holes guarantees an interesting round for beginners and experts alike.
Location
Chapel Road, Tain, Ross-Shire
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