
Kirriemuir Course
Kirriemuir Golf Club
About this course
Kirriemuir Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of Angus, Scotland, approximately fifteen miles north of Dundee. The course was designed by James Braid, the five-time Open Champion who became one of Scotland's most prolific golf course architects in the early twentieth century. Braid shaped hundreds of layouts across Britain, and his work at Kirriemuir reflects his characteristic approach to routing golf holes across natural terrain with minimal earthmoving. The course occupies elevated ground with views across Strathmore toward the Sidlaw Hills. Braid's design works with the existing topography, incorporating slopes and natural contours into the playing corridors. The layout features a mix of holes that move across and along the hillside, requiring golfers to manage uneven lies and judge distances on sloping fairways. The greens typically show Braid's preference for subtle internal movement rather than severe undulation. Kirriemuir serves as the local club for the town, which is known as the birthplace of J.M. Barrie, author of Peter Pan. The course maintains the character of a traditional Scottish members' club, where golf is played year-round on turf that firms considerably during drier months. The setting provides a straightforward test of golf in a rural Scottish landscape, without the coastal features of links courses but with the strategic demands typical of Braid's inland designs. Visitors find a welcoming club atmosphere and a layout that rewards accurate iron play and thoughtful course management.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1909
- Designer
- James Braid
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 5,518 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/130
FAQ
Common questions about Kirriemuir
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kirriemuir was designed by James Braid.
Yes. Kirriemuir is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kirriemuir is 68.
Kirriemuir plays 5,518 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kirriemuir is 130.
Kirriemuir is a 18-hole course.



