Nairn Golf Club
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Nairn Golf Club

18 holes • Par 71 • 6,247m

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About Nairn Golf Club

Nairn Golf Club's Championship Course is a historic 18-hole links on the Moray Firth. The club was founded in 1887 by Robert B. Finlay, with Andrew Simpson laying out the original course.

Old Tom Morris revised and extended it in 1890, James Braid later altered tees, bunkers and greens, and Ben Sayers designed new holes at Delnies in 1920. Mackenzie & Ebert began a major modernisation programme in 2018, altering most holes and reworking bunkers, greens, approaches and topography. The present Championship Course is par 71 and measures 6,832 yards.

The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 71, 6,247m (6,832 yards). Designed by Andrew Simpson, the course originally opened in 1887. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Restaurant, Clubhouse, Practice Facilities.

History & Design

1887
Opened
Andrew Simpson
Architects
2018 by Old Tom Morris & James Braid & Ben Sayers & Mackenzie & Ebert
Redesigned
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Course Style
Historic Moray Firth championship links
Known For
Walker Cup (1999); Curtis Cup (2012); The Amateur Championship (1994, 2021); Women's Amateur Championship
Hosted
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Origins

Robert B. Finlay founded Nairn Golf Club in 1887. Andrew Simpson, Keeper of the Green at Aberdeen, created the original layout.

Did You Know?
Nairn is one of only nine clubs to have hosted the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, The Amateur Championship and Women's Amateur Championship.

Design Philosophy

The course evolved through contributions from several major Scottish architects. Old Tom Morris extended it westward in 1890; James Braid subsequently altered tees and bunkers and created new greens; Ben Sayers designed new holes at Delnies in 1920.

Development

Mackenzie & Ebert were engaged in 2018 for a broad modernisation programme. Most holes were altered in some form, with new bunker styling, recontoured greens and approaches and changes to topography.

Recognition

Nairn's championship history includes four of amateur golf's major team and individual events: the Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, The Amateur Championship and Women's Amateur Championship.

Today

The Championship Course is a par-71 links measuring 6,832 yards, complemented by the shorter Cameron Course.

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Pro ShopRestaurantClubhousePractice Facilities

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
Championship Course Adult - April to October 2026£350Official 2026 visitor rate.
Championship Course Junior - April to October 2026£12518 and under.
Championship Course Adult - March & November 2026£125—
Championship Course Adult - December to February£100—

Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.

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Course Design

Architects & designers

AS

Laid out Nairn's original course in 1887.

OM

Old Tom Morris (Thomas Mitchell Morris, 16 June 1821 – 24 May 1908) was a pioneering Scottish golfer whose legacy spans…

JB
James BraidRenovated

James Braid (1870–1950) was a Scottish professional golfer—one of the famed ‘Great Triumvirate’ alongside Vardon and…

BS
Ben SayersRenovated

Bernard “Ben” Sayers (born 23 June 1856 in Leith, Edinburgh; died 9 March 1924 in North Berwick) began his career as a…

ME

Mackenzie & Ebert was appointed to reconfigure the Buddon after construction of Carnoustie's Golf Centre affected the…