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This championship links course on the shores of the Moray Firth has earned a reputation for excellence in recent years. Nairn Dunbar Golf Club has hosted several prominent events, including the Northern Open Professional Championship, the Scottish Ladies Amateur Stroke Play and the Scottish Boys Stroke Play.
Measuring 6,765 yards from the tips, it plays to a par 72. Nairn Dunbar's gorse and whin-lined fairways will test even the most experienced of golfers.
Nairn Dunbar, which dates back to 1899, recently opened a spectacular new clubhouse with a bar, dining room and locker area. There is a also a pro shop on site.
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Played here 10 years ago and had forgotten what an absolute gem of a course this is and to make it even sweeter it only cost £25.99. Nairn must be some course if this is considered a weaker course just make sure to hold your nose going down the 12th fairway as the smell from the caravan park is quite overwhelming
Fantastic
Course was fantastic and in great condition. When the wind picked up in the back 9 it became a challenge but enjoyable. Would recommend it 100%
A great day at Nairn Dunbar
I got a last minute deal through GolfNow and played with a chap from Carlisle. This is a course that I had wanted to play for a very long time. From meeting the chap in the shop to saying 'cheers' to the barman upon finishing a pint it was a great experience. The greens were utterly terrifying in terms of speed and borrows. It is not a particularly long course but has some great par 4s - including several doglegs - on both front and back 9. The 8th was the pick of the par 3s.
The course was easy to navigate around and was in immaculate condition, although it was mid July. The bunkers and tees were all very neat and tidy. My only very slight criticism is the final hole - I assume that the green has been relocated to the top tier and changed from a par 4 to a par 5. If so, I don't think this was a particularly good decision. I failed to play to my handicap but it took me several holes to get used to the speed of the greens. Scoring on the back nine proved to be easier than the front 9. Lovely, bright club house affording splendid views over about 5 holes. Friendly staff. Excellent facilities. Altogether, a really great day. I look forward to going back.
Superb course, in superb condition.
The course was excellent and the condition was superb. Will be returning at some point in the future.
Nairn Dunbar
Played Nairn Dunbar with my youngest son, who is a very competent golfer, because it was the nearest and the only course able to accommodate us at such short notice. Basically we lucked out, the staff were very accommodating and offered us some very useful tips and advice to make the most of the course. The course was in excellent condition, the bunkers were punishing and difficult, but like all good links courses the run on the fairway could add yards to your drive, however, be wayward and the rough & the gorse made it difficult to get a score. we were never held up, were greeted off the course with a check that everything had been to our satisfaction. We did bump into a couple of members who seemed genuinely delighted we were playing there course. All in all, a fabulous experience finished off with a couple of pints in the friendly bar. Thank you Nairn Dunbar
Great test, lots if fun.
Super friendly shop staff and starter, very welcoming and professional. Course has lost a lot of deep rough but it still pays to stay on the fairway. Greens good and true, fast and responsive. Excellent value, highly recommended.
Great course
This is such a good course, great value for money.
Great course
Fantastic course in great condition. Very beautiful layout particularly around the turn . Friendly and helpful staff in pro shop. First class.
Nairn Dunbar - Super Course / nice people (staff and members)
Course was good for early in the season; lots of work being done and should be top notch very soon. Clubhouse was excellent and staff very accommodating. Pro shop staff very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely play again.
Great course!
Only negative was the greens and that was purely because of the time of year.
Late September round
We really enjoyed this course. We had a late tee off time, course was quiet and we were welcomed on arrival. Tried to get round while it remained light and we almost made it. Course was in great condition, green were excellent and true.
For the time of year I was very impressed with the course, clearly run by very capable green staff.
I would definitely recommend but try to get out before 5pm late September to finish your round!
Good links course
Flat course easy on the feet good set up good test of golf
Overpriced
Green fee overpriced. We were expecting to find a course in excellent condition, however some of the fairways had standing water and weren’t in very good condition. Greens were ok, staff very pleasant and food was ok. Didn’t feel like a links course.
Green Fee
Green Fee overpriced. We were expecting the course to be in better condition. Some fairways had a lot of water on that you had to take relief from. Greens were ok. Staff were very pleasant and food was ok in the clubhouse. Wouldn’t call it a links course.
Great for Winter Play
The previous week, there had been snow, rain, and frosty conditions. Despite this, the course was in fine shape for play. Play was to regular greens which were actually fairly smooth and true. Starter gives you the option of using a portable mat for play from the fairways or moving the ball to the first cut of rough. As there isn't really any rough to speak of, that is by far the better option. Many tees were moved forward, shortening the course, but this seemed fair due to the windy conditions (around 20-30 mph avg that day).
I played the course on the last day of using the winter tees so course was a bit shorter than normal but full greens in play. Of course meant it was cheaper and was allowed to play form the edge of the fairway without a mat.
Great course and would love to play it in the middle of the season, it was quite a calm day, did rain for around 4 holes but I can imagine when it's blustery it would be a bit of a challenge.