The Club

Founded in 1887 by Robert B Finlay, Nairn is consistently ranked amongst the leading courses in the UK.

The Club has been very fortunate, and indeed honoured, to have held an array of amateur golf tournaments. The Club is one of only nine who have held the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, the Amateur Championship and the Women’s Amateur Championship.

The Amateur Championship returned to Nairn for the second time in 2021, culminating in one of the most exciting finals in its 126-year history. Laird Shepherd of Rye GC defeating Monty Scowsill of Woodbridge GC at the 38th hole having been seven down after 18 holes.

History

Many hands have shaped Nairn golf course and in 1887 Andrew Simpson, Keeper of the Green at Aberdeen, laid out the original design.

Old Tom Morris, the ‘Grand Old Man of Golf’, revised the course in 1890 and extended it westward over the Earl of Cawdor’s property.

Twenty years on, and the most prominent impact on the layout of the Championship course was from the five times Open Champion James Braid (and the first to break 70 here with a 69 in 1901), who altered tees and bunkers before creating new greens of singular subtlety.

Then, in 1920, new holes at Delnies were designed by the irrepressible Ben Sayers of North Berwick before, once more, Braid returned to contribute his expertise.

In 2018 the club undertook a large renovation project of the Championship Course from renowned architects, Mackenzie and Ebert.

Read the history of Nairn Golf Club.

Dining

The restaurant serves excellent food and drinks, with wonderful service from our staff.
An idyllic setting before or after your round, but equally so for non-golfers who will enjoy the panoramic views.

Professional Shop

Our Professional shop stocks the finest apparel from Peter Millar, Kjus, Hawico and more.

You can contact the Professional Shop at:

Tel: +44 (0)1667 453208 Ext. 2
Email: proshop@nairngolfclub.co.uk
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