Cunninghill,
Forfar, Angus DD8 2RL
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Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Heathland & parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open rural countryside.
Designer:
Original layout by Old Tom Morris of St Andrews (1871); later alterations by James Braid (1926) ... 13 of today's holes and greens are in much the same location as in Morris's original 1871 layout.
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1 mi E of Forfar / 15 mi N of Dundee.
Forfar Golf Club: benefitting from the design handiwork of two of Scotland's greatest golfing icons, Old Tom Morris and James Braid, "Cunninghill" as it is sometimes known, has often been described as a true hidden gem amongst Scotland's oldest golf courses.
With its heathland and parkland characteristics, the layout is home to distinctive "furrowed" fairways that could well have been "imported" from the many seaside links courses on the Angus coast. Towering pines line the holes, accompanied by an undergrowth of heathland gorse, whin and broom (yes ... there is a difference between these three yellow-flowering shrubs).
Forfar's heathland attributes include tight turf fairways ... as on seaside links courses, a joy to play from. As long as you don't expect even lies, you should thoroughly enjoy this inland course ... renowned for its bumpy terrain and rippling fairways, not to mention the attractive bunkering and well-prepared greens.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire if booked in advance.
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Founded in 1871, Forfar Golf Club is home to the the world's seventh oldest 18-hole golf course. Founding member James Brodie invited Tom Morris Snr to Forfar where he laid out the club's golf course ... the first ever to be designed from its inception as a full 18-hole layout. Until then most courses were designed as 9-hole layouts, and were subsequently extended to 18-holes at a later date.
Scotland's 95th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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