Gairloch Golf Club

Gairloch Golf Course is without doubt a gem set in the north west highlands of Scotland and, like any good gem, the facets are well worth individual attention. In course terms the area of play is very small, there are other courses with larger areas of rough than this course inhabits, but within the facets is the outstanding 8th, a near 500 yard par 5 along the beach. Also worthy of note is the peculiar 7th. Stand on the tee and all you see is the top of the flag - no fairway - no green - a hit and hope hole! The 5th is a good par 4, some skill is required to reach the green without being drawn into the many "difficult areas" and the closer you get the more obvious they become. On a fine day there is no grander view than that from the elevated 6th tee - beware the innocuous trees. It is strange to note only 3 clumps of pine trees adorn the course, but you may wonder why so few can lead to so many recovery shots.