The National Park Golf Pass

Killin Golf Club is a picturesque 9 hole course set in the beautiful scenery of the Perthshire Highlands to the north-east of the National Park. Often referred to in golf guides and books as ‘a hidden gem’ the course claims to have in its 9th hole (par 5) the most scenic closing hole in Scotland. The glorious setting of Killin at the start of the beautiful Glen Lochay often gives rise to the joke that the scenery can be used as an excuse for not keeping your head down whilst playing. The River Tay sweeps past the first hole and down into Loch Tay amidst breathtaking views of the mountains and glens.

 

Killin Golf Club was founded in 1911 by a group of dedicated farmers, tradesmen, merchants and professional people, to provide a golf course for the community and for summer visitors. They could not have chosen a more glorious setting for the course, resting as it does at the start of beautiful Glen Lochay with its river sweeping past the first fairway to end shortly in Loch Tay. Playing golf in the midst of such breathtaking scenery is a unique experience. The main structure of the present Clubhouse dates from 1922 and was build from money raised locally, one fund raising event of note being a concert given in Killin by singers from the famous Covent Garden Opera Company in London. Although now somewhat longer than the original course, as designed by the Stirling Golf Professional Mr. John Duncan, the original features still remain - four par 3's, four par 4's and a par 5 hole often described as the most scenic closing hole in Scotland. Killin offers the best excuse for not keeping the head down while playing golf.

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Visitors are welcome at all times except when matches on. Societies are welcome with advance booking.

Killin Golf Club
Killin
Perthshire
FK21 8TX
Tel: 01567 820312
www.killingolfclub.co.uk
Email Clubhouse (May to October, tee bookings, parties etc.)
Email Info (General enquiries and out of season requests)

From Stirling/Glasgow:
Take the A84 to Lochearnhead, this then becomes the A85 - continue to Lix Toll.
At Lix Toll garage turn right onto the A827 towards Killin.
Continue through Killin and past the Bridge of Lochay Hotel, over the bridge and Killin Golf Club is immediately on your right. From Perth/Pitlochry and the East Coast:
Take the A9 and turn onto the A827 at Ballinluig.
Follow the signs to Aberfeldy, and then continue towards Kenmore.
At Kenmore continue along the A827 towards Killin.
Not long after entering Stirling county you will see the golf course on your left, the entrance is on your left at the bottom of the hill.

The 9th/18th hole is generally considered to be one of the most scenic closing holes of any course in Scotland. At any time of year the colours and views are spectacular and it is a perfect way to complete a round. From the front tees it is a challenging 504 yards (stroke index 9/10). An initial drive takes the player slightly left onto an undulating fairway with rough and trees lying in wait on the right for the wayward. The main Aberfeldy road lies in wait if you slice your tee shot, so keep to the left. A second strike up the narrow fairway will bring you up to a green guarded by twin bunkers that await the shot to the green. A great testing hole at any time of the year.

Players at Killin always remember this short but challenging hole.
There is out of bounds to the right, the wall in front of the green and bunkers left, right and to the rear of the sloping green. It has been known for players to play their second shot from the top of the wall! Although tricky, if played correctly a par, birdie or even an eagle is possible.

A demanding tee shot with trouble to the right in the form of out of bounds and a tree lined track. To find the green is the least of the problems at this difficult hole. Hit the ball through the green and more trouble can be found. Once on the green many a scorecard has been ruined with frustrating putting on the fast and sloping green.

"The Gully" 4th par 4, si 1/2, 351 yds.

Hit a tee shot up the hill slightly to the left of the marker, this should then place you in a good position for the second blind shot to the green. The green is guarded by a bunker to the front and a grass bunker to catch those long shots at the rear of the green. This hole is tough, but a birdie is possible.

Our own website www.killingolfclub.co.uk

Killin Web Site - www.killin.co.uk lots of local information including accomodation and services.

Killin Tourist Association - www.killin.net another useful local site.

Killin Drama Club - www.killin-drama-club.co.uk some entertainment during your stay.

Balquidder Braes : 4 star Park Scenic Park. Tourers, tents and self-catering accommodation in the Gateway to the Highlands

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