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Golspie Course

Golspie Golf Club

Golspie, The Highlands, Scotland
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18 holesPar 706,021 yds71.3/126

About this course

Golspie Golf Club sits on elevated ground above the town of Golspie in Sutherland, offering views across the Dornoch Firth toward the mountains of Ross-shire. The course was redesigned by James Braid in the 1920s, part of his prolific work throughout Scotland that saw him reshape dozens of Highland layouts. The routing makes use of natural contours and heathland terrain characteristic of this stretch of the east Highland coast, with gorse, heather, and native grasses framing the fairways. The course plays across rolling linksland and parkland features, with several holes occupying higher ground that provides both strategic interest and expansive coastal scenery. Braid's design incorporates the natural movement of the land, requiring thoughtful club selection and course management rather than overwhelming length. The layout is traditional in character, reflecting the era of its design and the practical constraints of the site. Golspie serves as a more accessible complement to nearby Brora and Royal Dornoch, part of the cluster of historic courses along the northern stretch of Scotland's east coast. The club maintains a welcoming atmosphere typical of smaller Highland golf communities, where visiting golfers are received without formality. The course offers a genuine example of Braid's architectural approach in a setting that remains relatively unchanged from its early twentieth-century origins.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

1031

Best in World

49

Best in UK

30

Best in Scotland

Quick facts

Location
Golspie, The Highlands, Scotland
Access
Public
Year built
1889
Holes
18
Designer
James Braid
Par
70
Length
6,021 yards
Difficulty
71.3/126
Course Vaults score
8.1

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FAQ

Common questions about Golspie

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

Golspie has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

Golspie was designed by James Braid.

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

Par at Golspie is 70.

Golspie plays 6,021 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Golspie is 126.

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