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Moray Golf Club (New Course), Lossiemouth

Lossiemouth, Moray

Plate I — Links course — coastal exposure, firm running turf

Holes
18
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Par
69
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Type
Links
Moray
Walkability
★★★★☆
Walkable for most
Best Season
May–Sep
Scottish season
Visitor Access
Open
Mid-week ideal

Green Fees 2026

£50–£70 for a visitor round at Moray Golf Club (New Course), Lossiemouth. Checked against the club's published rates on 31 October 2026.

Henry Cotton 1979 design. Second course at Moray Golf Club alongside the Old.

From the Notebook

Moray Golf Club at Lossiemouth runs two courses — the Old Course (1889, Old Tom Morris) and the New Course (1979, Henry Cotton). The New is the secondary layout, designed to give the membership a second 18-hole option when the Old Course was busy. Cotton, at 73 when he designed it, produced a course that reflects his era: wider fairways than the Morris original, less emphasis on ground game, and a more forgiving approach to rough.

Par 69, around 6,000 yards. The New Course occupies the lower-lying ground between the Old Course and the town, using the Lossie estuary as a boundary on several holes. Less dramatic than the Old in terms of coastal exposure, but a perfectly respectable links round with views of the Moray Firth and the town of Burghead across the bay.

Green fee is £70 from April to October and £50 in November and December (2026), well below the Old Course rate. The combination ticket (Old Course + New Course on the same day) is the most efficient way to play both — two full rounds on two separate links layouts at the same address, sharing one car park and one excellent club bar. For visitors making the Moray Firth coastal journey, playing both Moray courses alongside a Cullen or Nairn round creates a strong three-day programme.

Local Knowledge

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The Full Scorecard

Everything else you might want to know.

Course

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Visitor

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Spikes
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Booking
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Twilight
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Winter rate
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Senior
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Junior
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Buggy
Not available
Trolley
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Caddie
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Practical

Address
Lossiemouth, Moray, IV31 6QS
Phone
01343 812018
Nearest train
Elgin
Nearest airport
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Parking
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Wi-Fi
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Card payment
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Membership
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Joining fee
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Waiting list
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Fields marked “Contact club” aren’t public-facing in a way we’ve been able to verify. Call the club directly for these — we’ll update the entry when we have it from source.

Conditions This Week

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Location

Moray Golf Club (New Course), Lossiemouth on the map

Lossiemouth, Moray · IV31 6QSOpen in OpenStreetMap →

While They Golf

For the non-golfer in the party.

Moray isn't only for the golfers. Walks, drives, distilleries, castles, a long lunch — five picks within thirty minutes of the first tee.

The Moray companion guide →

Plan This Round

Three things to sort before you tee off.

Played here? Consider

Three things worth packing.

Picked for links rounds on the Scottish coast.

Outerwear

Galvin Green Andres jacket

Wind off the firth changes club selection two irons. A breathable, fully-waterproof shell that's light enough not to swing in is the single biggest upgrade for Scottish links golf.

Layer

Sunderland of Scotland half-zip

Scottish-made merino — the locals' choice for shoulder-season rounds. Warm enough for a 7am tee time in October, light enough for the back nine when the sun comes out.

Tech

Garmin Approach S70 GPS

Handles blind tee shots and exposed-coastal yardage cleanly. Battery lasts a 36-hole day; the wind-direction overlay justifies the price on its own.

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Stays Nearby

Where to stay near Lossiemouth

Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering within easy reach of Lossiemouth. Tap any property to check rates.

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Frequently Asked

Visitors usually want to know.

How much does it cost to play at Moray Golf Club (New Course), Lossiemouth?
A visitor round costs £50–£70, checked against the club's published rates on 31 October 2026.
Can visitors play at weekends?
Visitors are welcome but mid-week is markedly easier and quieter. Confirm a weekend tee time as far ahead as you can — popular Saturdays book up first.
How early can I book a tee time?
Phone or email the pro shop to confirm. Most Scottish clubs accept visitor bookings 7–30 days ahead; group bookings of 8+ can be arranged further ahead.
Are buggies allowed?
Buggies are not generally available — the course is walked. Hire a trolley at the pro shop if you'd rather not carry.
What's the best time of year to play?
May to September for full conditions. Late April and early October are quietest with fair value. Most Scottish courses are open year-round but run winter mats and temporary greens after frost.

Nearby courses

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Aberdeen & Moray golf hub

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Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Trump International — the underrated east-coast links circuit. Plus the Moray clubs at Lossiemouth and Cullen that locals would rather you didn't write about.

While they golf — Cullen

For the non-golfer in Cullen →

Try Cullen Skink at the Three Kings pub, walk the Moray Coast Trail to the Bow Fiddle Rock sea stack at Portknockie, and head to Glenfiddich in Dufftown.

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