BOAT OF GARTEN
Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture - James Braid, "The Boat" is not only a demanding test of sporting skill but also a magnificent setting for the game. The view from the clubhouse, over the 1st and 2nd fairways and beyond, to the Cairngorm mountains - with such distinctive features as the Lairig Ghru and the northern corries of Braeriach - is incomparable, certainly within the realms of Scottish golf This Highland grandeur, depending on the day, can inspire high achievement or, in the more common event of disappointing performance, affords the comfort and consolation of communing with nature in uniquely attractive surroundings.

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KINGUSSIE
The golf course offers moderately easy walking on upland terrain, with a few short climbs at the 4th and 8th holes. In general the fairways are of a generous nature, but the course is deceptive and position off the tee is an important consideration, a factor often the key to low scoring. The course is kept in immaculate order and offers excellent greens and fairways. Overall, the course provides an excellent test of shot making, and is suited to all levels of ability. The course lying above Kingussie offers extensive scenic views over the Cairngorms and surrounding mountains - so even if your golf is not as you wish, the environment and scenic splendor offers a degree of comfort.

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GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Established in 1890, Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club welcomes individual players and Societies. Located in the beautiful Spey Valley, the course is a mixture of parkland and woodland with many magnificent views towards the Cairngorm range and the Cromdale Hills. Walking is relatively easy and the course presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. Perhaps the most scenic hole is Murdie's View, the 275 yard 9th, a short downhill par 4 with the spectacular backdrop of the Cromdale Hills. The Spey Valley is a major tourist area and when not golfing, the visitor can explore the Malt Whisky Trail or simply go walking in the hills or through the abundant pine forests.

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NEWTONMORE
A hazard of playing on this course is that the concentration can be lost as the players attention wanders east to the grandeur of the Cairngorms, south to the Grampians, north to the Monadhliaths and west to the great peaks of Lochaber. These scenes together with the well-kept course bring parties and individuals back year after year. The first, second, seventeenth and eighteenth holes along with the third tee are on rolling ground at the clubhouse level. The remainder of the course is on the flat land bordering the River Spey. A continuous programme of tree planting has ensured that the course has matured into the fine test of golf that the designer had in mind.

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