Sport In Profile UK Issue 05 | Page 18

inverurie golf club Inverurie FOLLOW US ONLINE TWITTER.COM/SPORTINPROFILE GOLF CLUB L 18 Issue 05 ocated in the Grampian region of Scotland, Inverurie Golf Club offers an 18 hole parklands course combining ancient antiquity with modern conveniences to give golfers a truly unique experience. It is a 5564 yard, par 69 course that has a back 9 ni ne which differs greatly from the first half of the course. It was first established on the 16th January 1923 and provides membership for playing, social and corporate members. In total they have in excess of 650 golfing members and work hard to ensure that all visitors feel welcomed and are able to enjoy their time at the club. With natural attractions, including roe deer, woodpeckers and buzzards as well as panoramic views of Uryside, Keithhall Estate and Inverurie itself adding to the round the course is a pleasure to play on. It has undergone numerous changes over the years to ensure that it is the best that it can be. The first 9 was constructed on open parkland and has wide fairways and can be a comfortable beginning for golfers. They would be wise not to be lulled into a false sense of security however as the back 9 steps up the difficulty level significantly. With narrow gorse and tree lined fairways, any errant shots suddenly can cause huge problems for players and although there are no water features, good bunkering and some tricky greens ensure that this is course that is pleasant to play on but difficult to master. It becomes vital to play with accuracy through the short holes at the turn before heading into a tough finish through holes 14 to 18. If players are not at the top of their game they have the potential to undo any good work that they have done as thoughts turn towards the 19th hole. Their modern clubhouse provides a fine base after any round, be it good or bad, providing players with a warm welcome in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to round off the day. The clubhouse is attractively designed on two levels with a very pleasant outdoor veranda overlooking the first and eighteenth holes.