Young “American” style parkland course close to Findhorn Bay on the Moray Coast
Summary: £20 (18 holes); £12.50 (9 holes); £30 (day). Par 68. Score 90. Value (out of 5) – 2.5
Detail; Kinloss Country is a bit like the proverbial Curate’s Egg – “good in parts”. It is an unusual parkland find on this links laden Moray coastline.
The difficult par 3 third, with sweeping views to the North
It has a very unusual start of 3 par 3s, the first 2 of which are very straight forward; indeed if you don’t pick up a scorecard, you might be forgiven for thinking you were on a par 3 course.
But things get better with the 3rd played downhill with sweeping views, with challenges ahead on the 5th and 7th two of the more difficult holes.
12th hole – with lake in front.
The 12th hole, most likely characterised as the signature hole, has a manufactured lake in front of the green, so make sure you take enough club.
The course was in reasonable condition when I played with special note for the good condition of the fairways and bunkers. The course is quite open to the elements though with the 11th being aptly named “Windy Hills”.
15th – A bit of a Pig!
In fact, please take heed of the hole names! Although I must admit the 15th hole, a bit of a pig, should be renamed.
I played pretty steady throughout, and shot 90, despite having two 8’s on the back 9.
I was also caught out at the 17th, called “Carnoustie Twist” – needless to say I found the hidden green side bunkers!
17th “Carnoustie Twist”
Kinloss Country also has a nice little clubhouse with reasonably priced food and drink; the staff were also particularly friendly.
I wouldn’t go out of my way to play again, but it is a nice holiday venture and is close by the wonderful Findhorn bay, an ideal spot for a nice pub meal or picnic.
Findhorn Bay, close to Kinloss Country GC
Key Facts
Course Type: Parkland
Green Fees: 18 holes £20, 9 holes £12.50, Day £30 (All week)
Par 68 (2 par 5, 10 par 4s, 6 par 3s)
Distance(white) 5321 yards
Moly’s Gross score: 90
Moly’s Kinloss Country Scorecard – Gross 90