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 Reays
truly remarkable feature is that from every hole you
can see the sea, the Pentland Firth. Nestling in Sandside
Bay there are excellent views to 'Beinn Ratha' and
rolling hillsides. The geographical location means
the course is very rarely closed even throughout a
highland winter.
Click on
the image of the 1st Hole to see a slideshow of Reay's
18 hole golf course.
Green
Fees - £25 per round, £35 per day, £90 per week.
£10 per day for juniors
Full Membership and Country Memberships are available.
There are no joining fees at Reay Golf Club.
| 2008 Subscriptions |
| Gents Subscription |
£280.00 |
| Ladies Subscription |
£280.00 |
| Country Subscription |
£190.00 |
| Senior Subscription |
£190.00 |
| Beginners Subscription |
£140.00 |
| Students in Full Time Education |
£65.00 |
| Juniors Under 12 in F/T Education |
£15.00 |
| Juniors Under 18 in F/T Education |
£30.00 |
| Juniors Under 18 not in F/T Education |
£65.00 |
| Associate Members |
£15.00 |
 The
Reay course at 5831 yards has the unique distinction
of opening and closing, with a par three. Not a popular
start on any course and at Reay the 235 yards can
be quite damaging to a medal score if you catch the
trouble on the right of the tee but, safely negotiated,
the next seven holes are interesting, varied and the
best on the course. Two are par fives, the 4th (at
581 yards) always a three-shotter and the 6th, named
"Braid’s Choice" after comments by
James Braid the renowned golf course architect who
laid the original 12 holes had played it and remarked
on its quality.
The 581 yd. par five 4th hole "Sahara" requires
a solid tee shot and fairway wood to set up an approach to a sheltered green protected by a burn. The 196
yd. par three 7th "Pilkington" is a beautiful short hole played across "Reay" burn to
a raised green. The two tiered 18th protected by it’s greenside bunkers provides a formidable finishing
hole. A modern clubhouse provides picturesque views overlooking the whole course and where a warm welcome
can be assured to all visitors.
 The
club’s leading players have voted the par 3 seventh
as not only the best hole on the course but perhaps
one of the most testing in the country. The tee and
green, some 190 yards distant, are about the same
level, but between them there is a burn, and over
it a steep escarpment to the green – this gives
the impression of closeness but do not be deceived,
the 198 yards is all carry and there is no relief
from being short.
Reay is a stunning links course on the Northern most
coast of Scotland. It has a rich and diverse botanical
interest, as well as being a scenic and challenging
test of golf. It is the key to the unique character
of the course that its naturalness is retained and
cherished. There is a wide range of wildlife found
on the course and a great number of species of wild
plants.
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"It
was a great delight to visit Reay Golf Club and admire a links that is as natural as any
that I have ever seen. In a different location, it would enjoy wide acclaim. It is a wonderful
example of a classic links with typically wiry turf, a fast running character, a glorious
setting and excellent green positions. It must be preserved, at all costs, for its authentic value".
Donald Steele, International Golf Course Architect,
June 16th 1998.
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The above quotation from a world authority on links golf
succinctly encapsulates the character of the course on which we have the privilege to play.
The surrounding area boasts good standards of accommodation
and food. A list of recommended establishments can be found by using the links in the border.
Open
Competitions Year 2008
Competition
Entry Fee: £7.00 (£12.00 for 2 rounds)
REAY GC - OPEN COMPETITIONS 2008
- 13/04/2008 Ronnie Wallace Open
- 27/04/2008 Texas Scramble (Teams of 3)
- 17/05/2008 Reay School PTA Open
- 08/06/2008 Reay Gala Open
- 14/06/2008 County Championships (36)
- 28/06/2008 Reay Open (36 Holes)
- 12/07/2008 Reay Ladies Open
- 19/07/2008 Walk on Open
- 03/08/2008 Reay Seniors Open
- 04/08/2008 Caithness Golf Week Stableford
- 10/08/2008 Reay Mixed Open
- 17/08/2008 Reay Junior Open
- 23/08/2008 Safari Open (36 Holes Teams of 4)
- 07/09/2008 Donald Campbell Open
- 20/09/2008 Open Texas Scramble
- 28/09/2008 MacRobert Thistle Open
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2006 BIGGA Golf Environment Award, Lee Penrose (STRI) and Ian Ross |
2006 Wilson Cup Runners Up L-R G.A.Dunnett, L.Parnell, D.A.Mackay, R.Taylor |
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Sandside
Challenge Cup - 1922 |
Sandside
Challenge Cup - 1899 |
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Please note unlike other Golf Clubs we do NOT charge visitors
extra to play in Open Competitions. Visitors and Members pay the same entry fee.
Location
From East – 11 miles West of Thurso on A836, on
entering Reay village, Reay Golf Club can be seen on
the right hand side of road.
From West – 7 miles East of Melvich on A836.
Click
here to see the Club Record.
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The 6th hole is named
Braid's Choice after he advised on the layout of
the course and he declared the 6th was his favourite
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