Nairn – Thur. April 23

John’s big Scottish golf adventure continues. Where is he playing today? Playing at one of the best in Scotland – Nairn.

If the rankings were judged on the quality of the greens then Nairn would feel hard done by not to be in the top 10.  As it is, a move upwards of six places reflects the panel’s feeling that this was a course that deserved greater recognition.  It is the opening stretch of holes, along the coastline, that live longest in the memory”

“What delights the visitor and member alike is the Scottish-ness of the links.  Other than in a strong westerly, it leads you in gently before demanding accurate driving and precision second shots.  Gorse is a hazard.  The par 4 holes tease and confound and all four short holes are cunningly angled, with the 4th a little gem and the 14th simply spectacular.  As three of the par 5 holes are over 530 yards long, it is a test for all.  Yet, even more challenging than the humps and hollows that lurk in the fairways, is the trickery of the greens.  Eighty years ago, having played the Championship Course, James Braid commented on their quality – “The texture of the turf and the character of the greens is unrivaled”.

Scorecard:http://www.nairngolfclub.co.uk/scorecard.php

Photos: http://www.nairngolfclub.co.uk/photogallery.php

Course Descriptions: http://www.nairngolfclub.co.uk/courseguide.php

Related posts:

1. Big John’s Scottish Golf Adventure Ends at: Panmure – Thur April 30
2. John’s Big Golf Adventure Continues – Monifieth – Tue April 28
3. Moray Old & New – Wed. April 22
4. John’s Big Golf Adventure Continues – Royal Aberdeen – Mon April 27
5. John’s Big Golf Adventure Continues – Montrose – Tue April 28

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