Golfing

For the golfers amongst you there is a course located here in Grantown-on-Spey and many others nearby such as Aviemore, Carrbridge, Nairn, Forres and The Royal Dornoch Golf Club. So whilst staying here at Westhaven B&B, you can visit a different course each day! Listed below are details of a few in the area.

Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, the course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70 and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it presents a fair challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes 7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts to undulating parkland.

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, Scotland, PH26 3HY, Tel: 01479 872079, Fax: 01479 873725, E-Mail: secretary@grantownonspeygolfclub.co.uk Web: www.grantownonspeygolfclub.co.uk

Carrbridge Golf Club was formed in 1980 but there has been a Golf Course on this site for many years. The course has been moulded around the natural contours of the land and so offers few man made hazards. Burns are a plenty and there is water somewhere on every hole. The course rises to about 1000 feet to present excellent views of the Cairngorm Mountains.

Carrbridge Golf Club, Inverness Road, Carrbridge, Scotland, PH23 3AU, Tel: +44 (0) 1479 841623 (Clubhouse), Tel: +44 (0) 1479 841412 (Office), Email: enquiries@carrbridgegolf.com Web:  www.carrbridgegolf.com

Established in 1898 and designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture - James Braid, "The Boat" is not only a demanding test of sporting skill but also a magnificent setting for the game. Gents - par 70, Ladies – par 71.

Nethy Bridge Golf Club, Nethybridge Road, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire, PH24 3BQ, Tel: 01479 831282, Fax: 01479 831523, E-mail:  boatgolf@enterprise.net Web:  www.boatgolf.com

The golf course, which mostly lies along the banks of the River Spey in the heart of Monarch of the Glen country is surrounded by some of the most dramatic and beautiful highland scenery, a definite hazard for those trying to concentrate on their golf.

Newtonmore Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Newtonmore, Tel: 01540 673878, Fax: 01540670147, Email  secretary@newtonmoregolf.com Web  www.newtonmoregolf.com

Golf has been played at Kingussie since 1891. In 1908 Kingussie sought the advice of Harry Vardon and extended the course to 18 holes. While some improvements and modifications have been made the course is still very much as it was - Highland Golf at its very best ! Indeed, Kingussie offers exceptional quality and prides its value-for- money reputation.

Kingussie Golf Club, Gynack Road, Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1LR, Tel: 01540 661374, Fax: 01540 662066, Email:  sec@kingussie-golf.co.uk Web:  www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~kinggolf/