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Situated
in the Cairngorms
National Park, the course measures 5710 yards, with a par of 70
and Standard Scratch Score of 68. Though not long, it presents a fair
challenge for every calibre of golfer. It is naturally split into three
distinct sections - Holes 1 to 6 are played over flat parkland, holes
7 to 12 through moderately hilly woodland, whilst holes 13 to 18 reverts
to undulating parkland.
The "signature" hole of the course is Murdie's View, the 275
yard 9th, a short downhill par 4 with the spectacular backdrop of pine
trees and the Cromdale Hills, pictured above. When the heather is in
bloom on the Cromdales the view is incomparable. Elsewhere on the course,
magnificent views of the Cairngorm range may be observed.Wildlife abounds,
and whilst rabbits are kept at bay, roe deer and hare may be seen along
with a variety of birds such as peewit, oyster catcher and buzzard.
The
course record of 60 was set in 1984, by six times winner of the Club
Championship, George Bain a life long member of the club. George, who
was 26 years old at the time, was playing the first round of the Championship.
The round included eight birdies and an eagle 2 at the 380 yard 7th.
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