A Course of Three Thirds
13.05.2016
A short walk from the picturesque Scottish highland town from which it derives its name, Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club can trace its history back to 1890 when it rented pastureland "for the purpose of golf" for one shilling (5p) a year. Clearly not given to extravagance, it then paid Mr Brown, a professional golfer, £4.50 to design the course. With wonderful views over the Cairngorm mountains, the course splits into three equal sections. The first six holes are over fairly flat and open parkland. It then tightens considerably over the second six which pass through hilly woodland. And the closing stretch is over undulating parkland. The superb food in the clubhouse is as good as you will find in a golf club.