Forfar Course

Forfar Golf Course

Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Public
18 holesPar 696,170 yds71.8/125
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About this course

Forfar Golf Club sits on the southern edge of the town of Forfar in Angus, roughly fifteen miles north of Dundee in Scotland's east coast lowlands. The course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1871, making it one of the many Scottish layouts bearing his design influence during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The original nine holes were expanded to eighteen in 1926, with James Braid contributing to the extended routing that remains largely intact today. The course occupies gently rolling parkland terrain with mature trees lining many fairways and views across the Angus countryside toward the distant Grampian foothills. The layout features a traditional out-and-back routing with several doglegs and elevation changes that add strategic interest to what might otherwise be straightforward holes. Bunkers are positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches, and the greens vary in size and contour, reflecting the evolution of the design across different eras. Forfar serves as a welcoming members' club with a strong local following and a reputation for maintaining good playing conditions on a modest budget. The course hosts regional amateur competitions and provides a solid test of golf without the severe difficulty or length of championship venues. It represents a typical example of Scottish inland golf from the Morris-Braid era, offering an honest round in a pleasant setting for both members and visitors exploring the golf heritage of Angus.

Quick facts

Location
Forfar, Angus, Scotland
Access
Public
Year built
1871
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
6,170 yards
Difficulty
71.8/125

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Common questions about Forfar

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Forfar was designed by Old Tom Morris.

Yes. Forfar is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Forfar is 69.

Forfar plays 6,170 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Forfar is 125.

Forfar is a 18-hole course.

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