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Bʀᴏʀᴀ GC

Bʀᴏʀᴀ GC

The fact it has been saved is one of the good things to come from 2020, but I imagine the relative precariousness of its financial situation remains. Therefore, there is only one thing for it. We must go and play it.
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Wɪᴄᴋ GC

Wɪᴄᴋ GC

At the former, the views are better, the holes are more 'interesting' - uphill, downhill, blind etc. But I would go against the grain and take a round at Wick over Reay, any day.
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Rᴇᴀʏ GC

Rᴇᴀʏ GC

The course was extended to 18 after James Braid's visit in the 1930s. The first few are quite benign, but from the 4th onwards, you are in the 'true' linksland.
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Durness GC, NC500 Golf, Highland Golf

Dᴜʀɴᴇss GC

Durness truly is a delight. It is probably my favourite ‘hidden gem’ on the West Coast. 100 miles from the nearest International Airport at Inverness, the journey isn’t for the faint of heart. But get here you must, it is a sensational spot and the most glorious golf you will find for £30.
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Uʟʟᴀᴘᴏᴏʟ GC

Uʟʟᴀᴘᴏᴏʟ GC

I was in two minds whether to play Ullapool or not. It was a pretty miserable morning, and I knew it wasn't going to be a true links course. I thought I'd give it a go.
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Isʟᴇ ᴏғ Sᴋʏᴇ GC

Isʟᴇ ᴏғ Sᴋʏᴇ GC

If you're planning on a visit when the world is a little more normal, do yourself a favour and bring your clubs.

And your camera.
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Tʀᴀɪɢʜ GC

Tʀᴀɪɢʜ GC

On Google Maps, Traigh is marked simply as 'Golf Course'. What an enticing start...

I found it to be everything I love about golf on the West Coast of Scotland.
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Tᴀʀʙᴇʀᴛ GC

Tᴀʀʙᴇʀᴛ GC

It might not have been a links, but my word it was in a beautiful spot.


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