Grantown-on-Spey is situated in Strathspey approximately thirty five miles south-east of Inverness. Other clubs nearby Abernethy Golf Club (4.8 miles), Boat Of Garten Golf & Tennis Club (7.9 miles), Carrbridge Golf Club (8.8 miles) Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, the course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes 7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts to undulating parkland. The "signature" hole of the course is Murdie's View, the 275 yard 9th, a short downhill par 4 with the spectacular backdrop of pine trees and the Cromdale Hills, pictured above. When the heather is in bloom on the Cromdales the view is incomparable. Elsewhere on the course, magnificent views of the Cairngorm range may be observed.Wildlife abounds, and whilst rabbits are kept at bay, roe deer and hare may be seen along with a variety of birds such as peewit, oyster catcher and buzzard. The course record of 60 was set in 1984, by six times winner of the Club Championship, George Bain a life long member of the club. George, who was 26 years old at the time, was playing the first round of the Championship. The round included eight birdies and an eagle 2 at the 380 yard 7th. Sponsored Links |
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