Castle Stuart Golf Links
Inverness, Scotland
A stunning and wildly fun modern links minutes from Inverness Airport
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Any one can build a hard course. What few are able to do is create a course that challenges all without overwhelming any. Castle Stuart is a modern links built above and below a seaside bluff just minutes from Inverness Airport. It’s a stunning course in a mesmerizing location. And with wide fairways that present a multitude of strategic options, it’s a course anyone can enjoy playing from the  fairway. Of course, there are preferred routes for low scores. But Castle Stuart is a rare modern course that puts playability above all else.
Expert Reviews
C astle Stuart is absolutely fantastic and a must play in Scotland. The width of the fairways and size of the greens make the course enjoyable to play no matter what the weather conditions are. There isn’t a weak hole on the course with each one boasting an engaging design full of strategy without relying on tricked up features
Golf Course GurusThe opening three holes on each nine run away from the clubhouse along the edge of a raised beach by the side of the Moray Firth, offering spectacular views across the water to the Black Isle. In order to reach shore level from the escarpment above, a thrilling drive must be struck from tees cut into the cliff side down to the fairways below on holes 1 and 10—a heart-pumping way to start both the outward and inward half.
Top 100 Golf CoursesRankings
World
#44
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#50
Top 100 Golf Courses
#53
Golf Digest
#56
Golf Magazine
#58
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Course Layout
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What To Know
Yardage & Tees
When to Play
February through July are the driest months, while the warmest temperatures can be found June through September. April through November is a fine time to play Castle Stuart, with May-July being your best bet.Â
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Greens Fees
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Month |
Greens Fees |
| January | closed |
| February | closed |
| March 1-29 | closed |
| March 30-31 | £155 |
| April | £155 |
| May | £210 |
| June | £210 |
| July | £210 |
| August | £210 |
| September | £210 |
| October | £210 |
| November 1-15 | £155 |
| November 16-30 | closed |
| December | closed |
Greens fees last verified November 2018. View them on castlestuartgolf.com
Visitor Tee Times
Rentals & Caddies
Clubs are available to rent for £40. Book them in advance.
Electric hand carts are available for £25.
Getting There
Practice Facilities
Other Things To Know
Year Built: 2009
Architects: Gil Hanse
Deals: There is a fantastic Stay and Play deal available that will get you on Castle Stuart (and Royal Dornoch and/or The Nairn) for potentially half-price. Details are here.
Guide: Check out Castle Stuart’s detailed course guide here.
Handicaps: Castle Stuart reserves the right to inspect handicaps. The course recommends the following tees for these handicap ranges:
Black: On approval at clubhouse
White: 9 or below
Green: 10 or above
Red: Seniors & Ladies