September 2018
We had a wonderful time, and greatly enjoyed both of nairn’s courses. But I wanted especially to comment on the welcome we received at both sites. Everybody was so kind and friendly it made what was an enjoyable experience memorable!
Please pass on my gratitude and congratulations to the relevant persons / departments. You are a true example for all involved in tourism!
Once again many thanks and best regards.
Professor Emeritus
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
University of British Columbia
July 2018
No problem. Hope to get back some time. We played Castle Stuart, yourselves, Peterhead and Moray. Nairn Dunbar blew the rest away completely.
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July 2018
Hi there
Just a quick email to say that we played the course a few weeks ago through the SPRA deal.
I’ve played courses the length and breadth of the county but think I will struggle to play many better than Nairn Dunbar.
Our day was amazing.
Thanks
Ronnie
Friday 4th May
Graeme Ferguson - @NairnDunbar, Had a fantastic day at the golf club today . Thanks for the welcome to the golf club and great hospitality from all the staff and don't forget the course it was in superb condition
Monday 4th September
To whom it may concern, played Nairn Dunbar on Sunday 27th August and course ,especially the greens, was in excellent condition
Will certainly play course again
Ian Hamilton
Thursday 31st August
Visitor Feedback from Robbie Stephen
Hi Kieran,
As it was so late in the season, I was more than pleasantly surprised on the condition of the course for the time of year! The greens were like lightning, but, very true.
From start to finish the course was excellent, and the hospitality at the end was very pleasant also.
Cheers,
Robbie
Sunday 11th June
Leading Courses - Leadingcourses.com
A job that in my view deserves a higher rating than the 6.9 of now! The job reminds me of the golf course in Knokke (Belgium). Has the same kind of holes with slightly lower altitude differences!
When we played, the course had a lot of water to wear and so some fairways were quite wet and in some places big pee. However, this could not conceal that this is a beautiful golf course where everyone can have a nice golfing day! Greens were very good and everything looked looked after! Det er ikke en dramatisk kurs men meget subtle kursus! It's in this job in the small finesses!
Also received very kindly and unfortunately afterwards you can not stay longer due to time off at Nairn Golf Club. But also Nairn Dunbar thanks for a great golfing experience and I hope you get something up because a 6.9 is really too little and you deserve better!
Wednesday 24th May
GolfNow - Tee off Times
5 Star Reviews
31/03/2017 - Cracking course, challenging holes in great condition The greens are fantastically fast and a true roll Friendly staff and a great lunch.
I recommend this course
15/03/2017 - Good course with more features than the normal links
Played here in March the course was in good condition for the time of year. We were required to move the ball of the fairway to semi rough which seams a very sensible option instead of using fairway mats. The cousre layout is great lots of separation between holes which gave us the feeling we had the course to ourselves although the car park was full. I would have no hesitation in going back to Nairn Dunbar.
I recommend this course
Friday 28th April
We had the great honour of having the ex LPGA Joyce Kazmierski (Hall of Fame) and her lovely group of ladies to our course on 28/4/17. We have some feedback from her and her group below:
Dear Kieran,
I must thank you, your Staff and the Nairn Dunbar Members for the wonderful hospitality shown my group. They thoroughly enjoyed their lunch and then the golf, and many expressed how much they enjoyed the course itself. You made them feel quite special and welcomed and there is no doubt I'll be booking with you on our next trip up North. I will also not hesitate to recommend Nairn Dunbar to any who may be looking to book golf up in the Highlands.
Wishing you an enjoyable and prosperous Season and rain only in the evening times.
Sincere regards,
Joyce Kazmierski
17th November
Mr Stuart Ramsey played Nairn Dunbar Golf Links for the first time and was delighted with our course leaving the following feedback "Fantastic first visit" also rated all the options on the form as 5 star!!
21st October
Mr William Cochrane took the day playing our lovely course and left us some great feedback "Best Greens I have played on ALL SEASON" thank you for the feedback William, it is great to see the hard work from Richard and his team is paying off and the members/visitors are seeing/enjoying the benefits.
21st October
Mr D. Duncan and Mr D. Lawson enjoyed a great round of golf at Nairn Dunbar leaving us some great feedback. Mr D. Duncan commented "Excellent course conditions for late October" and Mr D. Lawson commented "Great Day Out"
Strutt & Parker's Kevin Maley (Partner of the firm) summary of the Charity Event held on the 30th September
The key to the success of an event such as this is preparation. From our initial meeting we felt totally comfortable that we were in safe hands and that Nairn Dunbar was the right venue for us and our clients. Having looked at other venues, we felt based on the warm welcome, professionalism, facilities and the condition of the course that this was the right choice for us. Ultimately the success of the day would be a reflection on us and more importantly Strutt & Parker.
We had regular meetings and discussions in the run up to the event to make sure everything was falling into place and that nothing was left to chance. We wanted to make our golf day a relaxed, memorable and fun day out for everyone whilst raise money for our chosen charity. Robert and his team allowed us to focus on getting the teams together, arrange prizes, etc. whilst he and the team organised the day itself from the choice of food to the nearest the pin competition. This allowed us to focus fully on promoting the event in the knowledge that everything was being taken care of by Robert Kay, Donnie Duggie, Stuart Henderson, George Anderson and the team.
Every single person at the club from catering staff to the golf professional were committed to making the event a success and nothing was a bother such was the desire to make our day go to plan. On the day itself everything fell into place. With the best part of 80-90 people turning up to take part in the event, their every need was catered for from the moment they arrived which allowed all of the Strutt & Parker team to relax and simply enjoy the day.
All of the senior committee team and management staff from the club made themselves available on the day putting up signage, setting up golf swing video analysis and explaining how the day would work. Once everyone had their bacon rolls and coffee it was off to their respective tees to get started. Thankfully we were blessed with a fantastic sunny day, having rained almost the full day before. The course was in outstanding condition and a joy to play. Having played the course previously only once many years ago, the improvements are significant.
As everyone filtered back to the clubhouse after an enjoyable round of golf, food was served. A great selection of hot food and generous servings into the bargain to enjoy whilst talking over all those missed putts and dodgy golf shots. Donnie had arranged a whisky tasting event hosted by Royal Brackla Distillery and this was a great success and proved very popular. This was followed by our prize giving and charity auction and a thanks to all who had taken part.
A very enjoyable, successful day which raised over £6,000 for Strutt & Parker’s chosen charity which wouldn’t was been possible without the commitment and incredible support from all of the team at Nairn Dunbar. Since then we have had countless calls and emails from those who took part thanking us for a wonderful day which is an indication of the effort that everyone at the club made to make the day such a success.
6th October
TOP 100 GOLF COURSES OF THE WORLD
We invited them to play the course and review/rate us. They did and left us some amazing feedback below.
"Martin and I were VERY impressed with the course yesterday. The course presentation - bunkers and greens in particular - was as good as any I've seen anywhere this year on my travels."
Jim McCann
Editor
Top 100 Golf Courses of the World
3rd October
Greg & Marcy Robinson took the time to fill out our feedback form, "Everyone was so welcoming and a joy to chat with. First time in Scotland, we love it."
3rd October
Ronnie Macdonald played our championship links course and had a great day but sadly played some "lousy golf"
3rd October
James Ellwood had a great round and gave us his feedback " Loved the course, Staff first class, the day was a little spoilt by an aggressive gent behind us. Admittedly we were slow but there was no call for rudenss and pressure. THIS HAS NOT PUT US OFF!"
Thank you to James for the feedback, and can assure him that the gentleman who was rude and pressured this group has been taken aside and spoken to about their behaviour and reminded about proper golf ethics.
23rd September
Mr R Cox left us a feedback card. First impression 5/5, Professional Services 5/5, Course 5/5, Bar/Catering 4/5, Clubhouse 4/5, Overall Experience 5/5 with comment of "Great Day, Thanks for the weather as well"
Thank you to Mr Cox for his feedback to the club, all feedback good or bad please keep them coming into us.
20th September
Fraser Rennie had a great day with Nairn Dunbar and left the following comment, "I loved the course, tough but scoreable, loads of character. Greens were a delight!! I'll be back!"
Thank you to Fraser for leaving the feedback for us
12th September
Leif and Ann-Kristin completed are feedback and rated all sections as 5 star - very good! Their comments were "Nice course to play" and "Despite the strong wind we played well on this lovely course, We'll be back!!!"
Thanks to them both for their feeback
20th August
Hi Kieran & Sarah,
Just to let you know that we had a great day of golf on Saturday and were made very welcome by your staff and members alike, your staff are a credit to your golf club.
We hope to be back next year (hopefully with a bigger party) and thanks for leaving the cheque for me, much appreciated.
Your Eddie Small
12th July
Staff very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed the day, Would recommend to others.
Athol and Liz Garden
10th July
Great
Scott Rodger
Cracking Course
Lorne Brown
Magic
William Sutherland
Excellent days golf
Donald Wilson
Very good course, greens in excellent condition
Cian MacPhee
Brilliant
Allan Donald
8th July
Best Links in Scotland
Martin Gilmartin
3rd July
Enjoyed
Graeme G Robertson
A hidden gem will be back
Paul Gourlay
Everything is very good
Bill Whybrow
18th June
Very nice course
Donald Anderson
17th June
Loved the course, challenging but quite fair. Will be back
Slunuko Tsotsi
11th June
Fantastic
Peter McCann
Lovely Course
Craig McGill
7th June
Great service when booking, pro-shop person was really friendly and helpful - Excellent Service and Course Fantastic
David Armstrong
Very welcoming to visitotrs, thanks and will happily come back again
Angus Armstrong
6th June
First class day!
Jim Holmes
Lovely welcome and great course
Barry Richardson
Excellent experience
Jenny Selbie
Had a lovely 2 days at Nairn Dunbar
Angie Craig
4th June
Outstanding visit, everything 1st class
Marten James
Very enjoyable round of golf
Bob Lynch
2nd June
Lovely Clubhouse, great course, in great condition
Graeme Dargie
Loved the course
Kevin McDaid
28th May
Great Course and starter was wonderful
Ron Barnes
26th May
A most enjoyable round. The greens were excellent. Thank you very much
Sir Philip Naylor-Leyland
23rd May
Had a great day on a very good course
Jim Gordon
For the first time here, excellent
William McIntosh
Very good course
Les Hewitt
Overall very good experience
Ian MacGregor
20th May
Had an excellent day/excellent staff
James Hill
19th May
I have now played golf for 30 years and the welcome we had at Nairn Dunbar was superb. The Course was in superb condition and the staff and members could not have been more helpful. I would have to say it was “second to none” – Well done! I have to make a special mention for Stephanie who took my call at 6pm the night before and sorted out an am tee time to keep us dry. Exceptional service.
Mick Long
15th May
Nice Course with good greens
John Cavanagh
14th May
It was very nice to visit you and play a fast afternoon round
Thomas Schmidt
8th May
1st time here, very impressive
Bob Cook
Very enjoyable challenging course
Duncan MacKenzie
Very enjoyable
Ian Pirie
Course in great condition given weather we have experienced. Well done!
Torquil Maclean
5th May
Very enjoyable
Ken Mackenzie
Lovely course in excellent condition. Could do with a bit less wind!
Graham Brown
3rd May
Hello Mr Kay, In answer to the survey you emailed, I don’t do facebook but am happy to reply. I found the service in the pro shop 1st class. The course was in excellent condition and very enjoyable. Several of the members chatted to me on the way round, I was also allowed to play through 2 groups which isn’t always the case and overall found the club very welcoming. I would certainly recommend the club and course to anyone and would be happy to post a review on the scottish courses site
Thanks Nicol Auld
Whiting Bay Golf Club
2nd May
A pleasure to play. Thank you
Alan Rigby
22nd April
Very friendly and great to work with – all players thoroughly enjoyed the tournament.
Peter - Highland Blindcraft
Lovely Course – Great greens
David McLaughlin
Had a fantastic day at Nairn Dunbar
David Andrew McLaughlin
21st April
Very Good
Ross MacDonald
Course very good condition for time of year
A Cameron
Course is in excellent condition and staff all very friendly and welcoming
Neil O’Brien
Cannot find a fault. Have played many times. Always enjoyed
Ken O’Brien
Course in excellent condition, particularly greens
Hamish Milne
Course in good condition and greens superb
Donald Beaton
15th April
Course excellent condition for time of year. Greens really good, staff very friendly. Thanks
Allan Macleod
Great value for money. Will visit again in the near future
Murdo Maclennan
Course in great condition for April. Greens running very well
Kevin Macrae
Very helpful, re Sarah arranging our tee time. Thank you so much and see you soon!
Paul MacLean
Thoroughly enjoyed our visit (despite the snow flurries) course very testing
Bill Stuart
13th April
Lovely course. Excellent day out
D Barclay
12th April
Greens in good condition
John McGinley
Even in windy conditions very enjoyable
Robbie Stephen
First class
Douglas Main
Excellent day, lovely course
Lorne Davidson
11th April
Tough track but enjoyable
Ken Smith
9th April
Very enjoyable
Darren Milne
Greens excellent
Roger Clark
7th April
Course in excellent condition considering all rain there has been
Fraser Daun
Excellent Course
Valona Gouck
Very good for wet conditions
Stewart Davies