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4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6404 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.9

Old Tom Morris designed this traditional Scottish Highland links course only a few miles from Dornoch. The championship links course boasts spectacular sea and mountain views.

Tain Golf Club's third hole has been rated among the best in Scotland. Its no. 17 has been recognized as one of the top 18 holes designed by Old Tom Morris.

The golf course measures 6,404 yards from the tips. It features many difficult hazards, including deep pot bunkers.

Tain Golf Club's on-site clubhouse boasts changing rooms, a dining room and a bar. There's also a pro shop.

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Course Details

Year Built 1890
Golf Season Year round
Architect Old Tom Morris (1890)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes - bookable in advance
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, Mastercard, Delta, Electron and Solo.
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2021 #18)

Reviews

4.5
50 Reviews (50)
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

top course

played this course with an american guy and his caddie didn't play my best but still had a challenging and enjoyable round due to the standard of the course and the company. The Last two par 3's are particularly difficult for the higher handicapper but very nice holes. If you are in the area give this course a go you will not be disappointed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Tain golf club

The course was in excellent condition for time of year I really enjoyed the game

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Scenic and challenging.

Great course to visit if you’re in the Dornoch area. Good layout, very challenging. Proper golf course. Fantastic views onto Dornoch firth. Very friendly staff - pro and bar staff were great to chat to. Well worth a visit. Good value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value course

Lovely course. The Pro went out of his way to explain the layout. Great condition with true greens and dry but grassy fairways. Pace of play excellent. Choice of tees for both men and ladies. Would happily play again if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tain tough course

Great welcome at this course by Gus who gave us some good hints and tips about specific holes. A bit strange playing through the fence at the 1st but enjoyed it. It is pretty undulating and challenging but great value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tain

The first couple of hole were not in the best condition but once you complete them you see how good the course really is. At time of playing there was quite a bit of improvement work going on but this did not detract from the overall enjoyment..

Staff were helpful and friendly

Will certainly play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Really enjoyed playing Tain

I went round Tain later in the afternoon. I was by myself and the course was quiet. The professional was very friendly and spent considerable time giving me a good rundown of the course before I started which was great. The course was in very good condition, just a touch of surface water since it had rained heavily overnight the night before but it didn't affect play really. The greens were smooth and moderately fast. Undulations on the fairways and bunkering around the greens made it a great links style layout. I thoroughly enjoyed my round and would dearly like to get another opportunity to play the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Tain Golf Course...

Fantastic course....a real gem!

If you are looking for stunning views and great course
book up...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course with few bunkers but challenging rough

Played for second time, enjoyed it more this time, as I understood the layout. Course had suffered from lack of rain, like many have. But the ball will run longer!
Stewart in the pro shop was excellent, as last time. He helpfully pointed out dog legs and marker posts on the card.
Although it’s a Tom Morris designed links, you didn’t see the sea much. Met some friendly members too
Greens were very good, don’t know about bunkers, as I was not in one!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The course has a great layout. Club professional was very friendly and helpful. I would recommend Tain Golf Club to friends and family, look forward to returning and playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Tain golf club

Course was playing hard to rock hard conditions but totally understandable with hot dry weather. Starter in pro shop was very informative and friendly too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very underrated

First time playing the course, excellent fairways, greens, very enjoyable round,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Hard Links course to play. Easy to loose your ball in the Rough. Blind Shots, but fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course , not really Links, more farmland setting but the fairways had undulations like Links. You can see the water, just does not feel like your playing along side it much.
Professional was very friendly and helpful , well equipped shop.
Good variety of holes, although I felt the short holes were all in the last 3 holes.
Tees well set up, pin finder on the scorecard, which more clubs should have.
I would go back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth a look

Booked a tee off on my own and ended yp going round with 2 locals. Only been playing for 12 months but really enjoyed it . Enough variety in the hole to make it interesting and challenging. Will be going back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tain golf club

Excellent course. Very good condition for the time of year. Would definitely recommend playing it.
Only slight criticism I would have is that the practice was a little disappointing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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