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Introduction Nethy Bridge is ideal as a centre to take advantage of the main sporting facilities in the area and Golf is well catered for. There are four golf courses within 5 miles of Juniper Cottage and it is only a few hundred yards to our local 9 hole course, Abernethy Golf Club. Please read on for details of all the local courses. |
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Abernethy Golf Club
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Established in 1893, Abernethy Golf
Club is located on the B970 road between Grantown on Spey and
Coylumbridge, just north of Nethybridge. On most days, it is possible
to "walk on", without a reserved tee time. Families
are welcome and handicap certificates are not required. For those
without clubs there are a few sets for hire. |
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Boat of Garten Golf Club
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The warm, friendly welcome, the magnificent scenery, the clubhouse facilities, the bar and catering are all special at Boat of Garten but they are all added extras to the main feature - the course. Established in 1898 and designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture - James Braid, "The Boat" is not only a demanding test of sporting skill but also a magnificent setting for the game. |
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Carrbridge Golf Club
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At Carrbridge you can be sociable or solitary, enter Scottish Golf competitions or play your own matches, as the mood dictates, soaking up the atmosphere whilst you enjoy your game. The natural hazards present at each hole, in the form of burns, ditches and lie of the land together with the preservation of as much native flora as can be afforded, makes this at once a thought provoking and delightful course on which to play. |
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Grantown Golf Club
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Situated in the Cairngorms Nation 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. The course 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. |
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Craggan Golf Club
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Craggan is a par 3 course suitable for all standards of golfer, children are most welcome, and while it may not be as long as some it is an excellent test of anybody's short game with holes ranging from 51 yard 16th to the 209 yard 11th. The signature hole is the 12th, 162 yards downhill onto a two tiered green and over a small pond with the river Spey as a backdrop. In 2003 a clubhouse was built where there is a tearoom serving meals, drinks and snacks as well as a small equipment shop selling or hiring most of a golfers needs. The clubhouse is open daily from 10am to 6pm between April and October. |
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Spey Valley Golf Club
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The course architect, Dave Thomas has been responsible for a large number of golf course designs throughout the world and believes that his latest design in the Highlands of Scotland could be one of the best yet. With the river Spey flowing alongside some of the undulating fairways, the silver birch lining the majority of holes and the Cairngorm Mountains as a backdrop it is easy to see why the course will prove to be a must play golfing venue for both the amateur and professional golfer alike and further strengthen this wonderful part of Scotland as a key golfing destination. |
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Kingussie Golf Club
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The Kingussie golf course delivers stunning views and moderately easy walking on upland terrain, with a few short climbs at the 4th and 8th holes. In general the fairways are of a generous nature, but the course is deceptive and position off the tee is an important consideration, a factor often the key to low scoring. The course is kept in immaculate order and offers excellent greens and fairways. Overall, the course provides an excellent test of shot making, and is suited to all levels of ability. |
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Newtonmore Golf Club
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The golf course, which mostly lies along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Monarch of the Glen country is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful highland scenery, a definite hazard for those trying to concentrate on their golf. The golf course plays to 6041 yds, with a premium on keeping the ball in play. Only one par five is complemented by a clutch of tight par fours and challenging par threes. Play to your handicap and you will have played well. |
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