Club overview
The golf course design is recognised as being one of James Braid’s finest pieces of work. The green staff work tirelessly to preserve the original design, whilst presenting a course that is regularly acclaimed for its quality. The perfect balance between challenge and fun, and in a breath-taking setting. Our clubhouse provides a spectacular view of the golf course and surrounding links land, and our trained staff are on hand to make your visit to Brora Golf Club comfortable and enjoyable. Refreshments are available from the bar, food is available from the restaurant and our Professional Shop will take care of all your golfing needs.
A history of the club. Brora, 2nd November 1891.
On this date, a Public Meeting was held in the Upper Room of the Library Institute, for the formation of a golf club. After the chairman having stated the object of the meeting, and the matter having been fully discussed by those present, it was unanimously agreed to form the club known to all as Brora Golf Club. The membership fee was set at the modest amount of Two Shillings and Sixpence per annum. (Extract, GOLF AT THE BACK OF BEYOND by HUGH BAILLIE)
The golf course was originally 9 holes until around 1900, when it was extended to 18 holes. In 1923 James Braid, five times Open Champion and a prolific designer of golf courses, was invited to visit by the club committee. This he did in 1924 and for the princely sum of £25 plus travelling expenses, submitted plans for a redesigned 18 hole layout. This was largely implemented as he suggested and remains mostly unchanged to this day. It remains a fair and challenging test of true links golf.
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Golfer reviews
“It is a quiet and beautiful golf course on the northeast coast of the Highland area. Although it‘s not a golf course where famous competitions are held but The experience of playing golf while looking at the sheep is really special. If you are a golfer traveling to Highland, please visit it.”
“Brora was an exceptional course and with the service to match. We also had lunch there and don’t let the spartan decor fool you, the food is delicious and plentiful and very reasonably priced. I would come back here again no question”
“Was here on vacation, really enjoyed the golf course and the starter was enjoyable to talk to before teeing off. Course was in great shape and the greens really rolled true. One of my most memorable experiences of the trip. I also particularly liked 17 and the finishing hole 18 coming into the club house. All the best!”