History of the Moray & Nairn Golf League
As time goes by, the history of almost anything becomes harder to find and equally becomes all the more sought after as those in the present desire to know how and why things happened in the past.
The Moray and Nairn Golf League is no exception to that rule and the following links try to fill in some of the history of a Golf League that had its origins in the immediate period after World War II.
The League Clubs
Elgin Golf Club
Elgin Golf Club is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland.
Measuring 6,496 yards with par of 71 this challenging course is a true test of players of any handicap.
Forres Golf Club
Designed by Open Championship winners James Braid and Willie Park
This delightful Par 70 course is just less than 6300 yards from the tips providing a good test for golfers of all abilities.
Hopeman Golf Club
Hopeman golf course is probably one of the most demanding links courses to play golf in Moray.
Most fairways are guarded by gorse and broom, adding additional challenges for players.
Moray Golf Club
The old course is considered to be one of the finest links courses in Scotland.
A classic links course with deep bunkers, undulating gorse lined fairways and smooth fast greens.
Nairn Golf Club
Founded in 1887 by Robert B Finlay, Nairn is consistently ranked amongst the leading courses in the UK.
The Club has been very fortunate to have held an array of amateur golf tournaments.
Nairn Dunbar Golf Club
Situated behind the rugged dunes of Nairn’s East Beach, this course offers an unrivalled golfing experience.
The course offers staggering views across the Moray Firth and beyond to the mountains of Sutherland.