Golf courses near Inverness
We list 11 golf courses within 25 km of the centre of Inverness, including 5 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes.
Five of the golf courses near Inverness have 18 holes, two have 9, and one combines several courses for 27 holes. For the other three the number of holes is not known.
All 11 venues are in Highland, and all are golf courses. Inverness Golf Club lies 1.5 km from the centre, with King's Golf Club at 2.7 km and Fairways Loch Ness Golf Club at 3.1 km. Three sit under 5 km from the centre, and the list reaches out to 24 km.
Three courses are recorded as links. Club sites describe two as parkland, two as links and one as heathland. Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club gives 1793 as its founding year and Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club 1888. James Braid is named at two venues, and visitors are welcome according to five club sites.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 5 | 45% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 18% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 9% |
| Holes not recorded | 3 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Links | 2 |
| Parkland | 2 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 5 of the 11 courses. The 3 links courses counted elsewhere on this page are recorded as links in the map data, in the course name or on the club website, so the count is not the same.
Distance from the centre of Inverness
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Stuart Golf Links | 8.9 km | |||
| Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1793 | 13 km |
| Nairn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 22 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 2019 | 2.7 km |
| Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1793 | 13 km |
| Muir of Ord Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 14 km | |
| Aigas Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 1993 | 21 km |
| Nairn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 22 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1793 | 13 km |
| Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club | 1888 | 23 km | ||
| Aigas Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 1993 | 21 km |
| King's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 2019 | 2.7 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 11 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- James Braid (2): Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club, Muir of Ord Golf Club
The 11 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1.5 km | invernessgolfclub.co.uk | |
| King's Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 2.7 km | Visitors welcome | kingsgolfclubinverness.co.uk |
| Fairways Loch Ness Golf Club | 27 | 3.1 km | golflochness.com | ||
| Castle Stuart Golf Links | 8.9 km | castlestuartgolf.com | |||
| Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km | Visitors welcome | fortrosegolfclub.co.uk |
| Muir of Ord Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 14 km | Visitors welcome | muirofordgolfclub.co.uk |
| Cawdor Castle Golf Club | 9 | 32 | 19 km | cawdorcastle.com | |
| Aigas Golf Course | 9 | 33 | 21 km | Visitors welcome | aigasgolfcourse.co.uk |
| Nairn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 22 km | Visitors welcome | nairngolfclub.co.uk |
| Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club | 23 km | strathpeffergolf.co.uk | |||
| Invergordon Golf Club | 24 km | invergordongolf.co.uk |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Inverness. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Inverness?
- 11 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Inverness. 4 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Inverness?
- Inverness Golf Club, about 1.5 km from the centre of Inverness in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Inverness?
- Yes: 3 courses are recorded as links, including Castle Stuart Golf Links, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and Nairn Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Inverness?
- 5 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example King's Golf Club, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club and Muir of Ord Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Inverness gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club gives the earliest, 1793, followed by Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club (1888). The founding year is not recorded for the other 7, so an older club may be among them.
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