Founded in 1851, Lanark Golf Club is the world's oldest inland golf course and the 25th oldest club in the world. Sited 183 metres (600 feet) above sea level on ancient glacial sands in the Upper Clyde Valley, the par-70 moorland layout carries architectural work by Old Tom Morris and James Braid across its 175-year history.








Lanark Golf Club
Founded in 1851, Lanark Golf Club is the world's oldest inland golf course and the 25th oldest club in the world. Sited 183 metres (600 feet) above sea level on ancient glacial sands in the Upper Clyde Valley, the par-70 moorland layout carries architectural work by Old Tom Morris and James Braid across its 175-year history.








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May. 6, 2026
3.5
Tim Elliott
Lanark with its roots going back to 1851 markets itself as ‘The World’s Oldest Inland Course’ with its traditional feel including employing both Old Tom Morris and James Braid to help design the course along the way.
Nov. 14, 2025
4
Neil White
While Scotland's golf scene is dominated by famous links with only high-end venues like Gleneagles and Loch Lomond luring travelling golfers away from the coast,
Lanark, which missed out on having Gleneagles' exclusive hotel by just one vote back in the day, proves we should broaden our horizons.
Sep. 1, 2025
4
Rex Tattersall
A lovely heathland/parkland course around 600ft up in the centre of Scotland.
Aug. 22, 2025
4
Paul Howard
Founded in 1851, Lanark Golf Club, is regarded as the oldest inland golf course in the world.
Oct. 9, 2024
4
David Baxter
Lanark was the course we decided to play on the way down from the NC500 back to Southerness.



Mar. 29, 2023
4
Paul Howard
It doesn’t have the picturesque scenery like so many of its neighbours.


Mar. 29, 2023
4
Paul Howard
A little short but a breathtaking golf course.

Nov. 30, 2022
6
Margaret Reid
One of the finest inland courses in Scotland.
Nov. 15, 2022
6
Jamie Darling
What can i say about Lanark.

Nov. 4, 2022
5
Jackie Lamb
A stunning moorland course in the Central Belt of Scotland.
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