Kingussie - North Scotland - Scotland

Kingussie deserves greater credit. The condition of the course this Summer 2020 defies its limited budget, greens are good speed, fairways and semi-rough show consistent grass covering and heights.

The views across the Cairngorms are a delight from the course which lies on hilly land above the town.

The hills feature on some holes, while others are on flatter heathland ground. Further the course spreads to both sides of the river Gynack, a hazard traversed on two par 3s, the 15th being a favorite wee ‚flick‘ to the green below.

Looking back, the holes are individually memorable, with clear lines of definition that guide and instruct the player.

The length is suitable for all standards, I could take my Dad (beginner level), but my friend and I were sufficiently challenged while playing off low handicaps. You can‘t just bomb it and expect comfortable second shots.

Oh, and the green fee is rather good-value.

Next time we‘ll be back with more golf buddies, can‘t wait!

There are many courses labelled as 'hidden gems' but not many as worthy as Kingussie. I don't wax lyrical for the sake of it but if you want VERY reasonable green fee, a VERY challenging course, superb condition, excellent facilities and simply STUNNING views go no further.Just off A9 and WELL worth the slight detour whilst oln way UP North!!

What a lovely place to play a late afternoon round of holiday golf in the heart of the Highlands! Only five and a half thousand yards from the back tees but it’ll test your golf game to the full.

The 4th is a cracker, played to a green that’s been chiselled into the hillside and the 9th is a wonderful driving hole where the tee shot plunges over 100 feet down to a dog legging fairway.

This begins a series of six holes on the east side of the river that ends with a flick of a wedge from the elevated tee of the lovely “Llittle Gynack” par three 15th.

The final two holes are easy short par fours that bring you back to the clubhouse – and if there’s a more charming little clubhouse in Scotland I’d like to know about it. Pitlochry and Kilspindie might run Kingussie close in that department but I still think the one here's the most beguiling.

Jim McCann

Made a return visit to Kingussie as the last course on a week-long swing through the Highlands. On a fine, still summer evening this was the perfect end to a trip which had seen us battle strong seaside winds at Dornoch and Brora. Kingussie is a most enjoyable and interesting layout with plenty changes in elevation and several fine holes such as 2, 7, 9, and the foxy little 15th. Throw in a couple of good par 4s to finish and you have a very decent golf course. No, it's not Boat of Garten but the views are almost as fine and for the price (using half-price vouchers) this is great value Scottish golf.

I had no great expectations of Kingussie, expecting a typical holiday course like its near neighbours Newtonmore, Carrbridge and Grantown.The reality was a most pleasant surprise - Kingussie is a far better test than any of those. There are a number of interesting, challenging holes and a gem of a par 3 at the 15th. At all times there are magnificent views of the Cairngorms and this is definitely the course to play on your way up the A9. (Excepting Boat of Garten and Spey Valley, obviously!)

Kingussie is nice course but it’s not great. The Cairngorm views are spectacular, especially from the higher parts of the course but expect a bit of a hike to get there! The short (less than 6000 yard) layout requires though rather than the driver, keep it straight and in play and you’ll do OK. Great value and a lovely old clubhouse with fine hearty grub.