Although golf was played as early as 1875 the Club was formally opened in 1889 to an Old Tom Morris design and subsequently refined by other renowned golf architects including Harry S Colt.
The Old Course is a links in the classic sense though not particularly long, Old Tom has protected his gem with bundles of gorse and numerous deep pot bunkers. He must have been very keen on his own creation, as he often played it himself.
Course Information
Par |
71 |
Designed by |
Old Tom Morris, Harry Colt |
Opened for play |
1889 |
Tees
Blue |
6,717 yards |
SSS 73 |
White |
6,572 yards |
SSS 73 |
Yellow |
6,228 yards |
SSS 71 |
Red |
6,078 yards |
SSS 76 |
The New Course, converted into an 18 hole test in 1979 by the late Sir Henry Cotton, is an equally challenging proposition. Cotton however, as is the case with many of his other creations, has placed the emphasis on accurate ball-striking from the tee; stray off line and the punishment will be uncompromising.
Recently Howard Swann golf designs have been assisting the club in develop the new course, where it has entered the top 100 Rankings in Golf World and National Club Golfer.
Course Information
Par |
70 |
Designed by |
Henry Cotton, Swann Golf Designs |
Opened for play |
1979 |
Tees
White |
6,068 yards |
SSS 70 |
Red |
5,225 yards |
SSS 70 |