GOLF COURSES WITHIN EASY REACH OF BANFF
The Moray coastline is a haven for golfers, with many top class courses and some hidden gems. Links, parkland and clifftop courses with breathtaking scenery, this area of Aberdeenshire has it all.
DUFF HOUSE ROYAL (Length: 6161 yards Par: 68)
The Barnyards, Banff
A flat parkland course which is always in immaculate condition and is has the backdrop of Duff House and lovely mature trees. It is a tough but fair course, bounded by the River Deveron which comes into play at several of the holes.
ROYAL TARLAIR, MACDUFF (Length: 5866 yards Par: 71)
Buchan Street, Macduff
This is a 18 hole clifftop parkland course with beautiful dramatic views of the Moray coastline and there are some spectacular holes here.
TUFFIFF (Length: 6111 yards Par:70)
Rosehall, Turriff
This is a well established 18 hole parkland course with once again beautiful views. This is an inland course with mature trees lining the fairways and it has the Turra burn and River Deveron to add interest to this course.
HUNTLY (Length: 5399 yards Par: 67 )
Cooper Park, Huntly
This is a rolling 18 hole parkland course, situated between the Rivers Deveron and Bogie with a burn running across 4 holes. It is ideal for anyone wanting a leisurely game in pleasant surroundings and with classy clubhouse facilities.
CULLEN (Length : 4579 yards Par:63 )
The Links, Cullen
A seaside links course, Cullen course is situated around the sweep of Cullen Bay offering views of the Moray coastline and Cullen Bay. It is quite a short course but still enjoyable to play.
BUCKPOOL (Length: 6257 yards Par: 70)
Barhill Road, Buckie
This is a links course and is one of the little gems you find in this area. It is just elevated above the sea giving views across the Moray Firth towards the hill of Caithness.
GARMOUTH & KINGSTON (Length: 5935 yards Par:69)
Spey Street, Garmouth, Fochabers
Once again a links course with small greens and numerous hazards to encounter.
SPEY BAY (Length: 6219 yards Par: 70)
Spey Bay Hotel, Spey Bay, Fochabers
This is an old traditional course with narrow links and heather's and broom line the fairways. It is a challenging course situated alongside the Moray Firth, just east of of the Spey's burst to open water.
STRATHLENE )Length: 5977 yards Par: 69 )
Portessie, Buckie
Another links course, superbly maintained with magnificent views of the Moray Firth. It is undulating with gullies and raised greens making it an enjoyable course for all level of golfer.