
Cathkin Braes Golf Club
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
The brilliant Tom Watson once said a great golf course not only frees but challenges a golfer’s mind and the stunning setting of Cathkin Braes offers the perfect environment to do both. Sitting more than 650 feet above sea level and offering panoramic views over Glasgow to the Campsies and the Arran Hills to the west, the course more than lives up to its majestic location. Founded in 1888 and later redesigned by the acclaimed James Braid, it is the oldest golf course in Glasgow. The 6209-yard, par 71, moorland course is, despite its name, relatively flat but there are some tricky tree-lined holes, such as the par-3 fifth where you must overcome a loch to reach the well-protected green. Although situated only five miles from the centre of Glasgow, it is in the middle of the countryside and widely regarded as one of the best inland courses in the West of Scotland.
Scorecard
Yellow tees
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 |
| SI | 7 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | |
| Yards | 366 | 256 | 304 | 407 | 112 | 458 | 334 | 351 | 450 | 3,038 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| SI | 8 | 15 | 4 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | ||
| Yards | 360 | 155 | 382 | 145 | 456 | 346 | 205 | 392 | 416 | 2,857 | 5,895 |
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Common questions
- What is the par at Cathkin Braes Golf Club?
- Cathkin Braes Golf Club is a par-71 18-hole golf course.
- How long is Cathkin Braes Golf Club?
- Cathkin Braes Golf Club measures 5,895 yards from the yellow tees.
- Where is Cathkin Braes Golf Club?
- Cathkin Braes Golf Club is located in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom.
- What is the hardest hole at Cathkin Braes Golf Club?
- The toughest hole at Cathkin Braes Golf Club is the par-5 6th (stroke index 1), measuring 458 yards.
- Can I track my rounds at Cathkin Braes Golf Club with a handicap app?
- Yes. Golf Handicapp is a WHS-compliant iOS and Android app that has Cathkin Braes Golf Club in its course catalogue, so you can log every round in seconds and watch your handicap index update automatically. There's a 30-day free trial.
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