The Club ~ History

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club History

While Britain and the Empire celebrated Queen Victoria’s 80th birthday on Wednesday 24th May 1899, the townsfolk of Nairn had other things on their mind. A procession of local councillors and dignitaries were led by the Artillery Volunteers Band from the Town House to the first tee at the newly laid out nine hole golf course at Nairn Dunbar. The development of the course had only been made possible through the generosity of Sir Alexander Dunbar of Boath who had made some 60 acres of land available for the construction of nine holes. It was Sir Alexander’s mother, Lady Dunbar, who declared the course open and called on her son to strike the first drive. Tragically, the club’s major benefactor was to die in a drowning accident less than 18 months later.

It took another 25 years and a World War before the club was able to extend the course to 18 holes after acquiring additional land from the Town Council and landowners Brodie of Brodie and Dunbar of Boath. Over the next 14 years the club continued to change the configuration of the course bringing it ever closer to today’s championship layout. This work was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II. Despite the adjacent East Beach being “seeded” with land mines and encroachments by various sections of the armed services, golf continued to be played throughout the war years. However, it took a huge effort by the greenkeeping staff and volunteer members to repair the damages incurred during six years of conflict.

Following the war, golf enjoyed a boom which has continued up to the present day, and Nairn Dunbar was no exception.

The original clubhouse underwent two extensions – in 1962 and again in 1976 – in an effort to keep up with the demands of an increasing membership and visiting players. However, as the club neared its centenary, it became clear that despite improvements to the clubhouse and course, some major redevelopment was required. Three new holes were constructed at the east end of the course towards Culbin Forrest. These were open for play in 1994, becoming the 9th, 10th and 11th, with the three holes on “the Hill”, taken out of use. This land, on the south side of Lochloy Road, was sold to a housing developer, helping to fund the construction of a new £1 million-plus clubhouse which was opened in 1997. 

History Book

100 Years of Golfing History in Nairn – Excellent book for all those history lovers out there, fantastic write ups, old school photos and write ups from over 100 years ago.

Available to buy – £10.00

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Mixed open golf competition held at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club in aide of Maggie's Highlands Results.
Final sum raised was an incredible
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️£2,795.00 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Mixed open golf competition held at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club in aide of Maggies Highlands Results.
                           Final sum raised was an incredible 
                        ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️£2,795.00 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Friendly Championship Golf Course

Green Fee Rates for October
⛳️Visitor Round £65
⛳️Visitor Round after 2pm £45

Get some friends together & take up our 4 Ball Special Offer £200

www.nairndunbar.com to book your round
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Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Friendly Championship Golf Course

 Green Fee Rates for October
⛳️Visitor Round £65
⛳️Visitor Round after 2pm £45

Get some friends together & take up our 4 Ball Special Offer £200

www.nairndunbar.com to book your round
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Nairn Dunbar Golf Club

💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!!

www.nairndunbar.com
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💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!! 

www.nairndunbar.com

Well done to our member Summer Elliott who took part in the Nairn County Championships last weekend ⛳️

Summer won the Scratch section with a 72 🏆🥇
Kevin Lowrie Nairn Dunbar won with a nett 68🥈

This competition is now open to ladies and gents and who are members of Nairn Dunbar and Nairn.
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Well done to our member Summer Elliott who took part in the Nairn County Championships last weekend ⛳️

Summer won the Scratch section with a 72 🏆🥇
Kevin Lowrie Nairn Dunbar won with a nett 68🥈

This competition is now open to ladies and gents and who are members of Nairn Dunbar and Nairn.

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Well done summer you are having a great season xx

Lovely course I remember playing it the old way around will be paying it a visit next year been playing in the Nairn open for 32 years very friendly people in Nairn

Congratulations Summer 👏👏 And well done to Kevin too🏆🙂

Great score Summer. Well done 👏 👏👏⛳️🎉🎊you xx

Congratulations Summer . Well done.👏👏👏Axx

Well done Summer I’m so proud of you xxx

Congratulations Summer.

Can’t keep up with your accolades and titles! Superb 👏👏👏👍

What a little ray of sunshine is Summer ⛳️

👏👏 Well done Summer

Well done x

Well done 🏆

Congratulations 🎊 maybe a good prospect for the future? Hope so 🙏

Ben Benbow Jackie will be back playing a lot more now 😂

Well done Summer Elliott! 👏🏻

Well done to you both. Superb result.

Well done 👏👌

Well done to both of them 👏👏👏

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Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Friendly Championship Golf Course

 Green Fee Rates for October
⛳️Visitor Round £65
⛳️Visitor Round after 2pm £45

Get some friends together & take up our 4 Ball Special Offer £200

www.nairndunbar.com to book your round

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, Friendly Championship Golf Course

Green Fee Rates for October
⛳️Visitor Round £65
⛳️Visitor Round after 2pm £45

Get some friends together & take up our 4 Ball Special Offer £200

www.nairndunbar.com to book your round
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💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!! 

www.nairndunbar.com

💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!!

www.nairndunbar.com
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As the months are flying in it's time to prepare for Winter Golf ❄️⛳️

From 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025 you can take up our Winter Ticket for £200. This allows you to play in our Winter League Competitions and you get a loyalty card for the clubhouse to give you 10% off food and drink purchases.

If you enjoyed the course and take out a Full Membership in April, you would get £100 off!

#nairndunbar #wintergolf #championshipcourse #novembertomarch

As the months are flying in it`s time to prepare for Winter Golf ❄️⛳️

From 1st November 2024 to 31st March 2025 you can take up our Winter Ticket for £200. This allows you to play in our Winter League Competitions and you get a loyalty card for the clubhouse to give you 10% off food and drink purchases.

If you enjoyed the course and take out a Full Membership in April, you would get £100 off!

#nairndunbar #wintergolf #championshipcourse #novembertomarch
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Still time to enter for this open ⛳😁

Still time to enter for this open ⛳😁 ...

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💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!! 

www.nairndunbar.com

💥💥 Membership Deal from 1st October 💥💥

15 months for the price of 12!! ⛳😁 This will take your membership round to 31st December 2025

➡️Spread the cost with our payment scheme
➡️Friendly, Links Championship Course
➡️Many more great reasons to join, check out our website

What you waiting for, join today!!

www.nairndunbar.com
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Mixed Open on Sunday 29th September ⛳️
Supporting Maggie's Highlands

⏰Tee Times: 7.30am - 2.20pm
💷Entry: Members £10 / Visitors £25

Book here https://nairndunbar.com/visitors-open-competitions/

Mixed Open on Sunday 29th September ⛳️
Supporting Maggie`s Highlands

⏰Tee Times: 7.30am - 2.20pm
💷Entry: Members £10 / Visitors £25

Book here https://nairndunbar.com/visitors-open-competitions/
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📌 Sunday 8th September 📌

Nairn Dunbar are holding a Gents Open - Few tee times left! ⛳
Entry Fee: Members £10 and Visitors £25

The Charity - Gamekeeper Welfare Trust 

Please book online, link below or pop by the office
https://visitors.brsgolf.com/nairndunbargolf#/open-competitions

📌 Sunday 8th September 📌

Nairn Dunbar are holding a Gents Open - Few tee times left! ⛳
Entry Fee: Members £10 and Visitors £25

The Charity - Gamekeeper Welfare Trust

Please book online, link below or pop by the office
https://visitors.brsgolf.com/nairndunbargolf#/open-competitions
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