Pitlochry Golf

The best sub-6000-yard course in the world? They say so! Who are we to disagree?

Pitlochry Golf

Perth & Kinross, PH16 5QY, Scotland

Overview

The current course measures just 5691 yards long! There are no par 5's and just three Par 3's... With fifteen par 4's and green with character, the course isn't taking advantage of as much as you would imagine at first blush.

 

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Pitlochry Golf is an 18 hole, Par 69 inland golf course in the Scottish town bearing its name, which lies on the River Tummel in Perth & Kinross, Scotland

Pitlochry Golf Course and the Pitlochry Ladies Golf Club played over a 9 hole course nearby before Willie Fernie was commissioned to lay out the 18 hole course over the former Balnacraig and Drumchorry farmland. One of Willie Fernie’s original holes was a Par 5 closing hole. It now plays as the 17th and 18th holes!

There is a reference to changes being made to the courses from 1919 onwards in the local press. However, it would be Major CK Hutchison made it into the Pitlochry golf course we know today with changes advised in 1921.

Pitlochry Golf Course 1931

 

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Featured Architect: MacKenzie, Alister

As taken from his book, Golf Architecture, Alister MacKenzie felt the following were essential: The course, where possible, should be arranged in two loops of nine holes. There should be a large proportion of good two-shot holes and at least four one-shot holes. There should be little walking between...

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At A Glance

Architects

  • Hutchison, Major Cecil Key (CK)
  • Fernie, Willie

Facilities

Moderate
Buggies
Trolleys
Fine
Driving Range
Short Game

Collections

Best Scottish Golf Collection

Contact Details

Perth & Kinross, PH16 5QY, Scotland
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