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GOLF COURSES
 Golf Courses in Scotland
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Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland
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Founded |
1898 (reopened 1995) |
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Designer |
Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie |
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Championship Length |
6,671 |
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PAR |
71 |
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SSS |
71 |
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Links |
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| Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle Golf Club |
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Details:
'This just may be the last consummate private golf sanctuary in all the British Isles!'
Andrew Harper - Hideaway Report
Throughout history Skibo has held a position of prominence. Its Celtic name was Schytherbolle, which translates as fairyland or place of peace. Indeed the estate appears to have held some magical attraction for all its owners. Nature has certainly excelled in providing the most tranquil of settings, but as is too often the case man and nature are rarely in harmony. The chequered history of Skibo reflects the chequered history of the highlands, and this provides much of Skibo's enchantment.
Carnegie's original golf course has been reconstructed to provide an outstanding eighteen hole championship links. The legendary 'Royal Dornoch' championship links and many other nearby golf courses makes the area a golfers paradise.
The Carnegie Links represents all that is great about Scottish golf, from the friendly, intimate and warm Golf House to its fine traditional links course. This Scottish Championship links course is complemented by The Monk's Walk, a parkland course at the foot of the Castle. The course, designed by Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie, offers the golfer a rare opportunity to play a links course which remains firm and fast. It requires a broad repertoire of shots, not simply the modern style of aerial bombardment golf, and demands that any golfer, regardless of standard, is rewarded for thoughtful and skilful play rather than for power.
At 6,671 yards from the back tees, the course is not long by modern standards, but in a wind, it will test even the mightiest of players. Its varied layout takes the golfer past exceptionally rare wildlife habitats which have been carefully retained and protected and are now managed to ensure their future.
After a round, golfers can sit and watch plays on the18th unfold as the entire hole can be seen from the comfort of the bar and the lounge. There is also a well-stocked library for enthusiasts to catch up on their golfing history.
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Carr Golf Group, PO Box 6385, Dublin 15, Ireland
Toll Free: 1800 882 2656 enquiries@carrgolf.com
Tel: 353 1 822 6662 Fax: 353 1 822 6668
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