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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Links
Par 63
Length 4597 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

At less than 5,000 yards from the back tees, Cullen Golf Club doesn't present much of a challenge on paper. But Cullen's astounding scenery and diverse holes make it a quirky and entertaining round for locals and for those looking for fun golf courses to play during a Scotland golf vacation.

Designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris, the front nine at Cullen Golf Club take you next to the cliffs overlooking the Moray Firth Coast, while the back nine leads you back to beach level, making an 18-hole round at Cullen Golf Club a scenic delight that will have golfers gasping in awe at its meticulous beauty. And while the scenery is indeed stunning, the level of play also stands out.

The 510-yard par-5 No. 15 hole will have long hitters pulling out their big guns, while the No. 14, a par-3, features the 80 foot Boar Crag to navigate. All told, Cullen Golf Club is a stunning addition to an already brilliant golf region.

Course Details

Year Built 1870
Golf Season Year round
Architect Old Tom Morris

Rentals/Services

Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Locker Rooms

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4.8
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5.0
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Previously Played

Really enjoyable

A must play course. People so friendly. Will play every time I'm in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A Golfers Playground

Fun and exciting course for all levels. The views and scenery are added bonus and the people at the club are the finest of folk!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great wee course

Fantastic par 3 & 4 course overlooking Cullen, will play again and look forward to it. If windy this course can be tricky.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great quality for the money.

Good course for an excellent rate. A fun course with not much danger to lose a ball. A test of short to mid game with a couple of longer holes thrown in. Would reccomend and will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must Play This Golf Course

An absolute gem of a golf course. Played Cullen GC yesterday in sunny weather with a slight breeze from the sea. Some stunning holes particularly 2,4,7,9,11,12,13,14,15&17, which would all test any golfer. Four blind holes (2,4,12&13) that I would love to play again although I was level par for these holes. Playing off white tees there are some really testing, long par 3s and a few shorter par 4s and although I played to my handicap (7) I was fortunate as I managed to chip in twice. The greens were excellent and true without being too quick for links golf and the scenery was spectacular. You must play this golf course and I will certainly be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cullen Links Golf Course

What a gem of a golf course! This is already become one of my favourite golf courses. I have never played a course with so many hidden greens, amazing Tees and the scenery is awesome , not only in appearance, but in feel and course layout. The Links are next to the beach, with hazards if the ball is not flighted in the correct path. Loads of birdie opportunities and a great par 5 to really go for. I actually went round in 68, 5 over , which for a 19 handicapper , was sensational. The welcome is friendly and the local members on course were knowledgeable and made me feel special. Highly recommend, and this course must be on everyone’s Golf Course Bucket List.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf on the beach!

Friendly club and members welcomed us for the first time to this beautiful links course which climbed the cliff tops and came down an interesting par 3 from an elevated tee to the green below. Managed to drive the green and went round in 86 but we had good weather. I can imagine this is an even tougher course when it’s blowing a hoolie! Most enjoyable course I have played in many years. Play off the white tees to make the course that bit longer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Little Course

Really enjoyed my round at Cullen. It’s a short course but it’s still a test with a number of blind shots and also when the wind blows! Staff were very friendly, would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Crazy golf

we had so much fun on this beautiful course. Heard about it on the no laying up podcast.
We laughed out loud at the prospect of some holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spectacular, but dry

The course was very dry. Greens ok and the staff was very helpfull

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic

As always Cullen was in fantastic condition. Beautiful greens and it is a challenging and exciting layout. Friendly drink in the clubhouse afterwards although there was no catering on the day we visited.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unique links course

Wet damp and breezy day did not take away from a stunningly different course with stunning views greens and fairways vgood condition next time in Scotland will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A proper holiday course

It's just my opinion!

Round in 1hr 45 minutes with the family on the adjacent excellent beach! It's short and great fun.

Greens 7/10

Fairways and greens good.

5 great holes 7,10,11,13,14

13 good holes Some interesting holes that are odd the first time they are played (2 completely blind par 3s).

The 5 holes on the higher ground don't play like true links holes.

Paid £14. Rate £22. Definitely value for money.

Play again- absolutely.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Denver Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Scottish Uniqueness

This course is a one of a kind. There are plenty of blind shots and the setting has red rocks which look like they belong in the Bay of Fundy. Don't let the par of 63 put you off. Plenty of the par 3s are over 200 yards. Did I mention that this links was first routed by Old Tom?

The routing is unique as is the setting and par. There are uphill and downhill par 3s, blind shots, etc. It all adds to the charm of the place. You will not find a course like this one anywhere. Reminded me of Shiskine in that it is one of a kind.

Then there is the value-26 pounds (about $32) for a day ticket during the week. The locals say that plenty of people go around 3 times-I did twice. If you are about a championship test, not sure how much you'd like this place. If you want something unique at an incredible value-come here. Not many do, so the rounds were quick. Off the course, this is a proper golf club with a putting green, restaurant and locker room. In the clubhouse-get the Cullen Skink.

For value, this is amazing. Playing golf on what was once ocean floor is great too. Couldn't recommend a trip of courses only like this, but if you are around the area and playing some championship courses, this would be something completely different. If you are looking for an "Only in Scotland' day, then come here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Hidden Gem

Cullen Links really is a hidden gem in more ways than one. It is a unique par of 63 with blind holes and stunning views. Course difficulty is very dependant on the wind where it can really put a golfers grit and determination to the fore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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