Organised golf has been played in the Scottish Highlands for over a century, with Golspie Golf Club established in 1889—just twelve years after Dornoch, one year before Tain, and two years before Brora.
Unlike its neighbouring courses, Golspie features a varied terrain. The routing begins on meadowland, transitions to links along the Dornoch Firth, and then moves into tree-lined heathland before returning to parkland and links by the end of the round—an impressive mix.
Birdie chances arise early, particularly at the 493-yard par five 1st hole, “Backies,” and the 522-yard par five 4th, “Gully.” Caution is advised on the 4th; leaving your second shot short of the valley is wise to avoid the heavy rough.
The course includes interesting short par fours, such as the 288-yard “Sahara” and 285-yard “Fleet.” After these, the layout enters the heathland area, designed by James Braid in 1926. At just over 6,000 yards, Golspie is accessible yet demands strategic shot placement throughout.
