Our take

Barely 30 metres of climb between Nairn's first tee and its last green means a championship links you can walk without giving it a second thought.

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
6,303yards
28mof climb
3water hazards

The walk. Flat, and an easy walk — 28 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually south-westerly, averaging 14 km/h, gusting to 62. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 3 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Archie Simpson (later revised by Old Tom Morris and James Braid).

The holes that will cost you. The 13th, the 18th and the 9th. The 18th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
417 yards — plays like 411, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
2
328 yards — flat
position hole — less than driver to your number, leave a full wedge
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
3
190 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Downwind — take less
4
449 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Downwind — take less
5
449 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
6
414 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
7
395 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
8
165 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
9
499 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Downwind — take less
11
172 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
12
363 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
13
523 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
14
343 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
15
165 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
16
492 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
17
439 yards — flat
a full two-shotter — driver, then a mid/long iron
Downwind — take less
18
500 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play Nairn Golf Club

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes Nairn Golf Club in your golf holiday.

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated May 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in United Kingdom — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

Where should I play in the United Kingdom?

From challenging links to impressive parkland courses, the UK has it all. Tell us your dream golf holiday scenario.

It is easy to get around the United Kingdom?

Yes, getting around the UK for golf is very straightforward. Self-driving is the most popular choice — the motorway network connects major cities and virtually all golf courses have excellent road access. For Scotland, flights from London to Edinburgh or Glasgow take around 90 minutes, or take the scenic East Coast Main Line overnight. In England, most golf regions — Surrey heathland, Kent links, Yorkshire moorland — are within 2-3 hours of London. We include all transfers in our UK packages and can advise on the best travel approach for your group.

Is the United Kingdom good for groups?

Yes. There are plenty of great options if you are going away with your golfing friends.

What about if I am looking for somewhere special in the United Kingdom?

We offer superb hotels all around the United Kingdom, ideal if you wish to combine high levels of comfort with great golf courses.

Are flights included?

Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.

How do golf holidays with Golf Planet Holidays work?

Every trip is tailor-made. Tell us your group, dates and the destinations you fancy, and we build a personal itinerary — hotel, golf and transfers — around them. There are no fixed packages to squeeze into; we shape the whole break to suit how your group likes to play.

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