7. Cullen Golf Club

Cullen Golf Club

4.5000000000 4.5 stars from 5 (5)
  • Holes: 18
  • Par: 63
  • Length: 4597 yards
  • Layout
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Location
  • Cullen Golf Club, The Links, The Royal Burgh of Cullen, Moray AB56 4WB
  • +44 (0) 1542 840685
  • cullengolfclub.co.uk
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Year built: 1870
Architect(s): Old Tom Morris
Style: Links
Golf Season: Year round

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts: Yes - £2 per round
Clubs: Yes - £10 per round

Practice/Instruction

Pitching/chipping area: Yes
Putting green: Yes

Policies

Walking allowed: Yes
Singles allowed: Yes

Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard

Tee Par Length Rating Slope
White 63 4597 yards N/A N/A
Yellow 63 4386 yards N/A N/A
Red (W) 67 4259 yards N/A N/A

At less than 5,000 yards from the back tees, Cullen Golf Club doesn't present much of a challenge on paper. But Cullen's astounding scenery and diverse holes make it a quirky and entertaining round for locals and for those looking for fun golf courses to play during a Scotland golf vacation.

Designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris, the front nine at Cullen Golf Club take you next to the cliffs overlooking the Moray Firth Coast, while the back nine leads you back to beach level, making an 18-hole round at Cullen Golf Club a scenic delight that will have golfers gasping in awe at its meticulous beauty. And while the scenery is indeed stunning, the level of play also stands out.

The 510-yard par-5 No. 15 hole will have long hitters pulling out their big guns, while the No. 14, a par-3, features the 80 foot Boar Crag to navigate. All told, Cullen Golf Club is a stunning addition to an already brilliant golf region.

Rating Snapshot

GA Rating Index 4.5 stars from 5
Off-Course Amenities: 4.2 stars from 5
Value: 5.0 stars from 5
Pace of Play: 4.8 stars from 5
Staff Friendliness: 5.0 stars from 5
Course Layout: 4.5 stars from 5
Course Conditions: 4.7 stars from 5
Rating Breakdown 5 Reviews
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FEATURED REVIEW

"Fantastic"

u996301847's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/28/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

As always Cullen was in fantastic condition. Beautiful greens and it is a challenging and exciting layout. Friendly drink in the clubhouse afterwards although there was no catering on the day we visited.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Unique links course"

u5300517's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once every three months
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/24/2017
First time playing Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Wet damp and breezy day did not take away from a stunningly different course with stunning views greens and fairways vgood condition next time in Scotland will be back

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"A proper holiday course"

u742089872's avatar
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  5-9
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/12/2017
Previously played Walked Perfect weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

It's just my opinion!

Round in 1hr 45 minutes with the family on the adjacent excellent beach! It's short and great fun.

Greens 7/10

Fairways and greens good.

5 great holes 7,10,11,13,14

13 good holes Some interesting holes that are odd the first time they are played (2 completely blind par 3s).

The 5 holes on the higher ground don't play like true links holes.

Paid £14. Rate £22. Definitely value for money.

Play again- absolutely.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Fairly Easy

I recommend this course

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FEATURED REVIEW

"Scottish Uniqueness"

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Top 50 Contributor
Denver Advisor
Age:  45-54
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  10-14
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/05/2017
First time playing Walked Perfect weather

Reviewed on

This course is a one of a kind. There are plenty of blind shots and the setting has red rocks which look like they belong in the Bay of Fundy. Don't let the par of 63 put you off. Plenty of the par 3s are over 200 yards. Did I mention that this links was first routed by Old Tom?

The routing is unique as is the setting and par. There are uphill and downhill par 3s, blind shots, etc. It all adds to the charm of the place. You will not find a course like this one anywhere. Reminded me of Shiskine in that it is one of a kind.

Then there is the value-26 pounds (about $32) for a day ticket during the week. The locals say that plenty of people go around 3 times-I did twice. If you are about a championship test, not sure how much you'd like this place. If you want something unique at an incredible value-come here. Not many do, so the rounds were quick. Off the course, this is a proper golf club with a putting green, restaurant and locker room. In the clubhouse-get the Cullen Skink.

For value, this is amazing. Playing golf on what was once ocean floor is great too. Couldn't recommend a trip of courses only like this, but if you are around the area and playing some championship courses, this would be something completely different. If you are looking for an "Only in Scotland' day, then come here.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Hidden Gem"

u796643313's avatar
Age:  25-34
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  0-4
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/25/2016
Previously played Walked Played 18 holes Excellent weather

Reviewed on

Cullen Links really is a hidden gem in more ways than one. It is a unique par of 63 with blind holes and stunning views. Course difficulty is very dependant on the wind where it can really put a golfers grit and determination to the fore.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

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