Located in Inverness, Kings Golf Club opened in 2019 and has quickly established itself as one of the Scottish Highlands' most interesting modern additions. The 18-hole championship course has already picked up Top 100 recognition in Scotland on a few rankings, which is no small compliment given the depth of golf up here.
Course overview
This is Highland golf rather than pure links, with natural movement in the land and enough elevation change to keep the club selection honest. The layout sits at around 6,800 yards from the tips, though most visitors will find the middle tees at 6,300 yards a fairer test that still asks plenty of questions. You'll see strategic options off the tee, with fairways that reward positioning over pure length, and greens that can turn a decent approach into a nervy two-putt if you leave yourself on the wrong tier.
What it's like to play
The course plays through natural terrain with well-positioned hazards and enough undulation to make you think about club selection on most approach shots. It's not the sort of place that beats you up for one slightly wayward swing, but you'll want to plot your way round rather than just grip it and rip it. The greens are a key defence, with contours that demand respect, particularly when the wind picks up and you're trying to hold a firm surface from 150 yards out.
Second time round, you'll have a much better idea of where to aim and where to avoid. The fairways are fair and the design rewards good golf rather than punishing mistakes too harshly, which makes it a solid choice for mixed-ability groups who still want a proper championship examination.
Our take
If you're building a Highlands itinerary around the region's big names, Kings is a smart "something different" pick. The facilities are modern, the welcome is warm, and the course itself is maturing beautifully as it settles into the landscape. It sits comfortably alongside the region's established courses without trying to be something it's not, and that's a compliment.
For golfers exploring Inverness and the surrounding area, it's a fresh alternative to the more traditional links and parkland tests, with enough variety and challenge to keep you thinking from the first tee to the eighteenth green.
Who is this for?
Golfers visiting Inverness and the Scottish Highlands who want to play a highly rated modern championship course alongside the region's classic links and parkland layouts. Ideal for those seeking variety on a multi-course trip or looking to tick off a Top 100 Scottish venue that's still relatively under the radar.
Who is it best for?
Golfers in the mid-to-low handicap range who like shaping shots and thinking their way round, plus societies looking for a championship-feel course near Inverness that won't feel overly restrictive for higher handicaps. If your group likes a modern clubhouse, solid practice facilities and a course you can replay with a better plan, it's a good fit. Include Kings Golf Club in your next Inverness and Highlands golf break with Your Golf Travel.
