Spey Bay Golf Club

Spey Bay Golf Club sits on the Moray coast near the mouth of the River Spey, a few miles north of Fochabers in northeast Scotland. The course was laid out by Ben Sayers, the prominent Scottish professional and clubmaker from North Berwick who designed numerous courses across Scotland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The links occupies relatively flat linksland along the shoreline of the Moray Firth, where the landscape opens to views across the water toward the distant hills. The routing makes use of the natural duneland and coastal grasses typical of this stretch of the Scottish coast. Golfers encounter the wind patterns that sweep in from the Firth, which can shift direction and intensity throughout a round. The holes move through modest undulations and require navigation of the rumpled ground and natural hazards that characterize traditional Scottish links golf. Spey Bay represents a quieter corner of Scottish golf, away from the more traveled championship venues further south. The club serves its local community and welcomes visitors seeking an authentic links experience in a remote coastal setting. The area around the course is known for its wildlife, particularly dolphins that frequent the waters near the river mouth, and the surrounding Speyside region is recognized for its whisky distilleries. The course offers straightforward golf in a landscape shaped by wind, sea, and the broad estuary of one of Scotland's major salmon rivers.