A First-Timer’s Guide to Playing Moray Golf Club
For many visiting golfers, Moray Golf Club is the course that defines golf in the region. Located in Lossiemouth on the Moray Firth, it offers two outstanding links courses — the Old Course and the New Course — both ranked among Scotland’s finest.
Whether you’re visiting Moray for the first time or planning a wider Scotland golf trip, Moray Golf Club deserves a central place in your itinerary.
The Old Course – A True Scottish Championship Links
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1889, the Old Course remains largely unchanged and is widely regarded as one of the best traditional links courses in Scotland. It combines firm fairways, natural contours and greens that reward thoughtful shot-making.
The course sits directly alongside the Moray Firth, meaning wind conditions can vary throughout the round. This is links golf as it was intended to be played — creative, strategic and endlessly engaging.
The closing stretch is particularly memorable, with the final holes demanding precision and composure as you return towards the clubhouse.
The Old Course has also hosted major amateur and professional events, including the Moray Open and the PGA Northern Open, reinforcing its reputation as a championship venue.
The New Course – Narrower, Strategic and Equally Rewarding
Often overlooked by first-time visitors, the New Course is a superb links layout in its own right. Redesigned into an 18-hole course by Sir Henry Cotton, it features tighter fairways and smaller greens that place a premium on accuracy.
In some ways, the New Course can be more demanding than the Old, particularly from the tee. It offers a different challenge while maintaining the same links character and coastal setting.
Ranked among Scotland’s top courses, it is widely considered a must-play companion to the Old Course.
What to Expect on Your Visit
Moray Golf Club provides a welcoming and traditional Scottish golf experience. The clubhouse sits beside the first tee, with views across the course and coastline.
Visitors can expect:
- Two top-ranked Scottish links courses in one location
- Firm, fast playing conditions
- A walkable layout with stunning coastal scenery
- A relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Many golfers choose to play both courses during their visit, creating a complete links experience in a single day.
Why Moray Golf Club Should Be on Every Moray Itinerary
Moray Golf Club represents everything that makes Scottish golf special. Historic design, natural links terrain, and a setting shaped by the sea combine to create a memorable experience.
Its location also makes it an ideal base for exploring other courses in Moray, including Cullen Links, Hopeman, Elgin and Forres, all within easy reach.
For first-time visitors to Moray, there is no better place to start.
Plan Your Visit
Moray Golf Club is one of the highlights of golf in the north-east of Scotland and a course that continues to attract golfers from around the world.
Whether played alone or as part of a wider Moray itinerary, it provides an authentic and rewarding links experience.
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