Nairn Golf Club is a private members' golf club and championship links course located in Nairn, in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1887, it is situated along the coast of the Moray Firth and is recognized as one of the premier links courses in the United Kingdom.
The course was originally designed by Archie Simpson, the professional at Royal Aberdeen. Over the subsequent decades, the layout underwent significant revisions and extensions by several of the most prominent figures in golf course architecture, including Old Tom Morris, James Braid, and Ben Sayers. The course is characterized by its seaside location, featuring traditional links elements such as fast-running fairways, strategic bunkering, and gorse-lined holes.
Nairn Golf Club has a long history of hosting prestigious international and national tournaments. In 1999, it served as the venue for the Walker Cup, and in 2012, it hosted the Curtis Cup. The club has also been a frequent site for the Amateur Championship and has hosted various Scottish amateur and professional events, including the Jacques Léglise Trophy.
The club consists of two courses: the Championship Course and the nine-hole Cameron Course. The Championship Course is frequently ranked within the top tiers of national and global golf course lists by various sporting publications. The club maintains a traditional clubhouse and follows the governance of the R&A.
