There are few Scottish links courses with the design pedigree or championship history of the Nairn Golf Club. Originally laid out in the late 19th century by Old Tom Morris, Nairn was subsequently redesigned in the early 20th century by the legendary James Braid. With such a fine design history, it is little wonder that Nairn has hosted numerous major amateur events (including the 1994 British Amateur and the 1999 Walker Cup) and is a favorite choice for any Scottish golf tour that includes a trek north to the Highlands.
On the course at Nairn, the golfer enjoys a number of holes on the outgoing nine that afford views of the North Sea and all of which require the golfer to play fine golf shots to avoid the numerous bunkers, gorse patches and dunes. The best of the holes on the outward nine, which plays through wonderfully rolling dunesland, include the 3rd, a 400 yard par four that calls for a partially blind second shot to a green tucked behind a large hill, and the 185 yard 6th hole, requiring a precise iron shot to a beautifully undulating green. Though the inward nine plays over slightly less interesting terrain, it does contain a number of fine links holes that present an equally difficult challenge for the visiting golfer.
In the beautiful clubhouse at Nairn, the visiting golfer will receive a warm Scottish welcome along with a nice view over the fine golf course. For the combination of history and excellent golf, we recommend a round (or day) at Nairn in any northern Scottish golf vacation.
