Spey Valley GC
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4.6
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
99.2%
Recommend this course
37 out of 39 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7118 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.6

Spey Valley's signature hole is the fifth, the longest hole in Scotland at 635 yards. However, several other holes deserve a mention for their natural beauty. The sixth spans a lake, which has been adopted as a nesting site by a bird colony.

The 12th is the start of the home stretch, where the Spey Valley opens up like a film set. The most spectacular of all is likely Spey Valley Golf Course's 18th, with its two bunkers designed to mirror the undulating corries of the mountains beyond.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Architect Dave Thomas (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £35
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Sauna, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2022 #10)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Scotland (2022 #4)
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Reviews

4.6
39 Reviews (39)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning couese

Absolutely stunning course the views are amazing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Spey Valley

I love the layout and the views. There were apparently staff shortages so no food available and we were not told the clubhouse and bar would be closed when we came in. The course generally in very good condition although the greens were very slow but appeared to be healthy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play - shocking.

The course was a fantastic challenge.. however, the pace of play & the alcohol consumed by the group in front was ridiculous. People should respect the course players behind.

For this reason I would think twice before booking again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My best round of golf to date

Loved this course and during my month-long stay in the area, I played this one the most - about 4 times. On my 4th time, I knew the course well enough to get my best round of golf in my life.

Positives: Great staff, well-maintained course, great hitting range, walkable course, good pace, and beautiful views.

Negative: Only one and not really that bad. It is a LONG walk from the first hole to the second tees, but you are warned ahead of time. If you have a group behind you with buggies and you are walking, you might want to just let them through.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

Fantastic course - great condition as always but the pace of play was horrendous

Considered walking off after 4 holes took 75 minutes.

The course was busy but 2 groups in front did nothing to speed up the round (all standing round one ball etc)

Also took far too long teeing off

Very frustrating

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great challenge

Staff were really accommodating, course was a real challenge but an enjoyable round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome golfing in Aviemore

I really enjoyed this one - first of all because the course is stunning and in great conditions. But secondly also because I didn't even intend to play. I spend some nights at the MacDonalds Resort next to the course and learned by the friendly staff that as hotel guest I can play the course for 45.-, plus play for free the 9 hole par 3/4 course next to the championship course. The staff was very helpful in enabling me playing both courses, the rental equipment was in top conditions, and the clubhouse is modern and pretty. The championship course is truly stunning with a river flowing on one side and a few (rich in birds) lakes in the middle of the course. Greens in very good conditions as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful Golf Experience

The course is in great shape considering the time of year!, tee boxes excellent, fairways very good, great bunkers and greens in very good condition…they had been punched two weeks ago and have filled in nicely, currently medium speed and a little crusty but very playable! I would expect in another week or so they will be excellent! The course layout makes for a fun and interesting challenge. For first time players strongly suggest a buggy as there are a number of holes that needs to be previewed.

The pro shop staff extremely friendly and helpful. Wonderful experience and definitely will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

stunning!

Stunning course....beautiful greens...

Fantastic staff...

Definitely will be on my golfing radar for next

trek up north...

Many Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

A gem of a course for sure. Have been waiting to play this course for a while now and was not disappointed. The course is in a great condition and I would rate the greens 7 out of 10. Will definitely be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Longer than most. Layout was outstanding. Very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough trek

Played this course a few times now and never manage a good score. It's a tough trek. Ideal for the big hitters. Wind blowing, so makes it tougher. Proper golf course

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful weather, challenging course

27 degrees a bit on the hot side in such an exposed area but course was well designed and entertaining. Longer than we anticipated and make sure to hire a buggy. Only gripe we would have is that as first timers without a map we missed a couple of the dog leg holes until after we had hit driver. Watch out of the 18th, we had a bunch of cyclists who cycled right in front of (despite signage) us just as were about to drive - could’ve been nasty!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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