Who designed Castle Stuart golf course?
The seaside links golf course at Castle Stuart along Moray Firth opened twelve years ago in 2009, co-designed by two Americans: managing partner Mark Parsinen and golf course architect Gil Hanse. It was voted as Best New Course for 2009 by Golf magazine. The course hosted the Scottish Open in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2016 .
Why Castle Stuart Golf Links?
Castle Stuart’s goal is to add to the rich fabric of golf in the Scottish Highlands – a fabric made rich by Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Brora, and many other fine Scottish golf clubs. Welcome to Castle Stuart Golf Links, the ‘beginning and cornerstone’ for more to come in the way of our destination golf resort.
What makes Castle Stuart so special?
History and diversity make Scottish golf courses famous throughout the world. As Turnberry is to Ayrshire and Gleneagles is to Perthshire, Castle Stuart has been conceived to be for the Highlands – a beacon reaching out to golfers throughout the world.
Is Castle Stuart open for play?
Castle Stuart is open for play. We look forward to welcoming visitors throughout the new season. For our latest 'Return to Golf Guidelines', please see our download by clicking on the image below.
Who owns Stuart Castle?
The land the castle was built on was granted to James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray by his half-sister, Mary, Queen of Scots, following her return to Scotland in 1561....Castle StuartOwnerPrivateConditionRestoredSite historyBuiltbetween 1619 and 16259 more rows
Who designed Castle Stuart?
Parsinen worked with golf course architect Gil Hanse on the design of Castle Stuart, which opened in 2009.
When did Castle Stuart open?
2009The new venture will complement the existing course at Castle Stuart, built by Parsinen and Gil Hanse and which has achieved worldwide acclaim since opening in 2009.
Where is Scottish Open being held?
the Renaissance ClubWhere is the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open taking place? For the fourth consecutive year, the tournament will be held at the Renaissance Club near North Berwick in East Lothian. It's a 7,293 yard, par 71 course that has previously hosted both the Scottish Senior Open and the Ladies Scottish Open.
When was Castle Stuart built?
Built. between 1619 and 1625. Built by. James Stuart, 3rd Earl of Moray. In use. 17th century; 20th and 21st centuries. Castle Stuart is a restored tower house on the banks of the Moray Firth, about 6.5 miles (10 km) northeast of Inverness.
Who built the Castle of Moray?
The land the castle was built on was granted to James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray by his half-sister, Mary, Queen of Scots, following her return to Scotland in 1561. The successive murders of Stewart and his son-in-law, James Stewart, 2nd Earl of Moray, meant that the castle was finally completed by his grandson, James Stuart, 3rd Earl of Moray, ...
