Tain Golf Course, Grampian in Scotland

The course, designed by Donald Steel was opened in 1990 and is blessed
with natural parkland features. The par 5 485 yard 4th hole is a classic
example of percentage golf; whether to lay up short of the burn, 90 yards
out from the green, or to attempt the carry to set up a birdie chance.
Arguably it is the fifteenth which is the signature hole at Portlethen.
Firstly the tee shot has to be placed accurately to cope with the right
to left dog leg and then the approach s hot, from a downhill lie, has
to carry the Findon burn which, moat like, guards the entrance to the
green.
Course development has seen the planting of around 21,000 carefully selected
trees, the restoration of drystone dykes, the construction of stone bridges
and a pond created at the short fifth. There is also an extensive practice
area with plans for a 15 bay driving range recently approved. Portlethen
is obviously a club which believes in providing the best possible facilities
for member and visitor alike.
Tain Golf Course
Ross-Shire
Tel: 01862 893313
Fax: 01862 892099
E-mail: tgc@cali.co.uk