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A Grantown-on-Spey green behind a bank of purple heather, with Scots pines around it and the white clubhouse beyondA Grantown-on-Spey tee looking over birch and pine woods to the distant Cairngorm hillsA gravel path through Scots pines and heather beside a Grantown-on-Spey fairway, with the clubhouse in the distance

“Delightful parkland course set amongst mountain views with premium on accuracy not length.”

National Club Golfer, Top 100 panel notes, 2026

Willie Park parkland and woodland · Cairngorms

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club

Grantown-on-Spey, Highlands, Scotland · Area: The Highlands

  • Parkland and woodland
  • Willie Park, 1911; James Braid, 1921
  • Par 70, 5,710 yards
  • Bobby Cruickshank's home course

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About the course

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club is a par-70 course of 5,710 yds on the edge of the Highland town of Grantown-on-Spey, in the Cairngorms National Park. It plays in three sets of six holes: flat parkland to start, then six holes through moderately hilly pine woods, then rolling parkland home, with views of the Cairngorm and Cromdale hills.

The 1st is a 287-yard par 4, so long hitters can go for the green. The 2nd, about 440 yds, is the longest par 4 and the second-hardest hole. The 6th is the only par 5, with water across the fairway. The 9th, Murdie's View, is a short par 4 played downhill. The 12th, the hardest hole on the card, doglegs right over the 11th green, and the 16th, at 140 yds, is the shortest hole and has six bunkers. At this length the course rewards accuracy more than power.

The club was founded in 1890 with nine holes laid out by A.C. Brown. Willie Park of Musselburgh extended it to 18 holes in 1911, and James Braid recommended improvements in 1921. Bobby Cruickshank was born in the town in 1894, learned the game on this course and caddied here as a teenager. In America he lost the 1923 U.S. Open to Bobby Jones in an 18-hole playoff, was runner-up again in 1932, and was the leading money winner in 1927. The club's Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Experience plays the original nine holes with hickory clubs, with his memorabilia to handle and a dram to finish.

It's a relaxed, shorter course that suits a group with mixed handicaps, or a day off the big links on a Highland trip. Boat of Garten is 15 minutes away and Spey Valley 25, and the three courses host the Speyside 54 Hole Open together each September.

Can we play it?

Yes, visitors are welcome. The club doesn't publish set visitor days or a handicap requirement. Add it to your trip and our travel partner requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club was founded in 1890 with nine holes laid out by A.C. Brown. Willie Park of Musselburgh extended it to 18 holes in 1911, and James Braid recommended improvements in 1921. It sits on the edge of the town in the Cairngorms National Park, with views of the Cairngorm and Cromdale hills. It is a par 70 of 5,710 yards (Standard Scratch 68), played in three sets of six holes: flat parkland, then moderately hilly pine woods from the 7th to the 12th, then rolling parkland home. Bobby Cruickshank, born in the town in 1894, learned the game and caddied here before finishing second in the US Open in 1923 and 1932; the club's Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Experience plays the original nine holes with hickory clubs.

  • Our tip

    Grantown is about 15 minutes from Boat of Garten and 25 from Spey Valley, and the three share the Speyside 54 Hole Open each September. Ask for the Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Experience: nine holes of the original course with hickory clubs, Cruickshank's memorabilia and a dram to finish. Allow at least three hours.

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At a glance

Checked 3 Nov 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Parkland and woodland
Visitor days
The club doesn't publish set visitor days or tee-time hours.
Handicap limit
Not published. The club doesn't state a handicap limit for visitors.
Green fee
$75–$85£55–£65 · 2026 · checked 3 Nov 2026
Rates
The club hasn't published 2027 rates yet; these are its 2026 visitor prices, checked 3 November 2026. Adults: £65 a round for one or two players, £60 each for three, £55 each for four. Twilight (after 4pm) £40. Day ticket £80. Two rounds in five days £100. Winter rate £25 (months not stated). Under-18s £20. Groups of 8 or more pay £40 each, and golf-and-food packages for groups run from £47 (a round with a breakfast roll and tea or coffee) to £66 (a round, breakfast and a two-course meal). The Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Experience, nine holes with hickory clubs, costs £50 in May and September and £60 from June to August (prices on the club's flyer, year not stated).
How to book
With your trip: our travel partner requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
Not published by the club
Buggies and trolleys
Buggies cost £30 a round. Electric trolleys cost £15, pull trolleys £5 and hire clubs £20 (2026 prices). The club doesn't publish an age or driving-licence rule for buggies.
Nearest airport
Inverness Airport (INV) · about 45 min

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2027 dates to know

  • The Speyside 54 Hole Open, with a round each at Boat of Garten, Grantown-on-Spey and Spey Valley, runs 17–19 September 2027. Check visitor tee times if you plan to play that week.
  • The club hasn't published its other 2027 open competitions yet (checked 3 November 2026).

The clubhouse

Grantown-on-Spey's white clubhouse with its clock gable, above a bank of shrubs

FAQ

Can visitors play Grantown-on-Spey?
Yes. Visitors are welcome, and the club doesn't publish set visitor days.
Can you book Grantown-on-Spey for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Grantown-on-Spey in it and our travel partner requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Grantown-on-Spey is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
Do we need a handicap certificate?
The club doesn't publish a handicap requirement for visitors.
Can we rent golf carts?
Yes. Buggies cost £30 a round (2026). Reserve one with your tee time. Electric trolleys cost £15 and pull trolleys £5.
Are caddies available?
The club doesn't publish a caddie service. Its Hickory Experience flyer says caddies can be arranged on request, so ask for one with your tee-time request.
What if our plans change?
The club doesn't publish a cancellation or refund policy. Our travel partner confirms the terms with your final quotation.

Sources

  1. 1. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: home (Hickory Experience, facilities)3 Nov 2026
  2. 2. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: About (history, designers, Bobby Cruickshank)3 Nov 2026
  3. 3. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: Play Golf3 Nov 2026
  4. 4. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: Memberships & Visitor Fees (2026 prices, equipment hire, groups)3 Nov 2026
  5. 5. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: Contact Us (office hours)3 Nov 2026
  6. 6. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: The Bobby Cruickshank Hickory Experience (flyer, PDF)3 Nov 2026
  7. 7. Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club: visitor tee-time booking (BRS Golf)3 Nov 2026
  8. 8. Visit Cairngorms: Grantown on Spey Golf Club (5,710 yards, par 70, SSS 68, the three sections)3 Nov 2026
  9. 9. National Club Golfer Top 100s: Grantown-on-Spey (rankings, hole notes)3 Nov 2026
  10. 10. Boat of Garten Golf & Tennis Club: Opens 2027 (Speyside 54 Hole Open)3 Nov 2026
  11. 11. Wikipedia: Bobby Cruickshank3 Nov 2026
  12. 12. Grant Arms Hotel3 Nov 2026
  13. 13. Muckrach Country House3 Nov 2026
  14. 14. The Boat Country Inn3 Nov 2026
  15. 15. Quote: National Club Golfer, Top 100 panel notes, 20263 Nov 2026

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