Tain
It may take some time for Tain to reach the
sea but you won’t even notice. The bumpy and
dipping terrain, channelled through avenues
of gorse and broom give links holes a captivating isolation. At
times you won’t know where you are as the smart routing moves
you in every direction. It is huge amounts of fun and, given the
shapes on the landscape, the challenges come in all shapes
and sizes… including a burn and a river on several holes. The
signature hole, known as the Alps, takes you straight out to sea
with a completely blind approach between two alp-like dunes
defending the green. Tain promotes itself as Old Tom Morris’s
Northern Jewel… play it and discover this gem for yourself.
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