Did You Know?
There is also a 9-hole course (par 32) here named the ‘Wee
Course’. It was designed by James Braid in 1930, and has been
virtually untouched since then. Definitely worth a round.
Blairgowrie
(Rosemount)
This is one of Scotland’s most highly rated inland
courses and it only takes a minute to see why.
Home to three courses and Scotland’s ‘Best
Clubhouse’ (2017 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards),
you’ll be immersed in the course’s avenues of whispering trees
and blankets of heather from the moment you tee off. The trees
embrace greens like amphitheatres and hitting approach shots
promises a backdrop of endless colour. Yes, the Rosemount is a
pretty affair and also a very playable one as generous fairways
and crisp turf make driving a joy. Greens offer large targets but the
undulations will challenge golfers of all abilities. The two-tiered green
on the acclaimed par three 17th is a case in point and the 18th will
ruin many a card. The design is mostly James Braid, with flourishes of
Alister MacKenzie thrown in.
www.theblairgowriegolfclub.co.uk
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