Selkirk (Alternate Tees) at Selkirk Golf Club

Selkirk Golf Club sits in the Scottish Borders town of Selkirk, occupying elevated ground that overlooks the surrounding countryside. The course was designed by Willie Park, a significant figure in early golf architecture who won the first Open Championship in 1860 and later established himself as a prolific course designer across Britain and beyond. Park's work typically emphasized strategic bunkering and natural contours, principles evident in courses from this era.

The layout makes use of the hillside terrain, with holes that move across slopes and offer views over the Borders landscape. The routing incorporates the natural undulations of the land, creating variety in stance and shot-making requirements. As with many Scottish courses from this period, the design relies on the existing topography rather than extensive earthmoving, resulting in a layout that feels integrated with its setting.

The "Alternate Tees" designation indicates that the course can be played from different teeing grounds, a common feature at clubs where the same nine holes are played twice from varied positions to create an eighteen-hole round, or where multiple tee placements add length and challenge variation. This approach was typical of many Scottish courses established in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly in smaller towns where land constraints influenced routing options. The club serves the local community in Selkirk, maintaining the traditions of Scottish golf in the Borders region.