 |
 |
 |
| Strathpeffer |
| Home Scottish Links Golf The Basics AFSD - how to determine the real length of a golf course Helpful Websites Platinum Page Upscale golfing products & services Aberdeen & Grampian Highlands Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay... Ayrshire Royal Troon, Turnberry, Prestwick... Scotland's Golf Coast Edinburgh area, NorthBerwick, Muirfield, Gullane... Northern Highlands Boat of Garten Bonar Bridge Ardgay Brora Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golspie Nairn Nairn Dunbar Royal Dornoch Tain St. Andrews area Other golf courses Machrihanish, Pitlochry... . LINKS LITE... Great links golf for the not-so-great golfer |
Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club © 2006, Richard & Mary-Alice Jafolla Where They Don't Yell "FORE"...They Yodel !!!! Your round at Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club starts out with the the highest drop of any hole in Scotland and easily the most dramatic. The fabulous views throughout every hole of this most unusual parkland golf course never let up. But better bring your hiking shoes because the hills and valleys that look so dramatic have to be traversed. By the end of the round, you'll have had an aerobic workout in addition to a fine game of golf.
Par 3s abound on this layout--there are seven of them--and no par 5s. Club choice is critical because of the uphill and downhill layout of the holes. The golf course has a somewhat alpine feel with hills galore and lots of trees. Of course, there is the ubiquitous gorse to contend with. The greens are kept in super shape and the club is very friendly, making visitors feel like members.
I've not yet played Strathpeffer but I certainly want to. Just taking one look down the first fairway convinced me that I must return and give it a go. I think when you see it you'll agree with me--that it looks to be challenging and lots and lots of fun. I'm eager to experience it first chance I get. Golf Nook Scotland rating -- not yet rated Scorecard
Fees: 18 holes - £18 Day ticket - £20 Location: From Dornoch, take the A9 south , turning right (west) onto the B834, which will be signposted for Dingwall. Strathpeffer is 5 miles beyond Dingwall. If you're coming from the south, take the A9 north and then turn left (west) onto the B835, towards Dingwall. Strathpeffer is less than half an hour north of Inverness by the A9, 5 miles west of Dingwall, and 1/4 mile north of the Strathpeffer town Square. The golf course is well-signposted. Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club Golf Course Road Strathpeffer, Ross-Shire Tel. & Fax: (0)1997 421011 email: mail@strathpeffergolf.co.uk www.strathpeffergolf.co.uk . What To Do All Day Please refer to Northern Highlands if you are planning to stay in Dornoch that day. But, as always, I suggest you go along and take advantage of the new territory to explore and enjoy. While you're in Strathpeffer it's worth taking time to see the Eagle Stone, carved by the Picts who inhabited the north and east of Scotland during the Dark Ages. Strathpeffer is a spa town, lovely to look at and wallk about in, as the scenery is exhilarating. It's very hilly, so wear your walking shoes. |
