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Few golf clubs in Scotland carry a name quite like this one. King James VI Golf Club occupies Moncreiffe Island in the River Tay, making it one of the most distinctive settings in Scottish golf — a course that is literally surrounded by water before you even reach the 1st tee. Golfers cross a footbridge to access the island, and that short walk sets the tone for an experience unlike most in the country. The club dates to 1858, placing it among Scotland's oldest, and its island home has shaped every aspect of how the course was designed and how it plays.
Perth sits at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, where the Tay broadens into one of Scotland's great rivers. The city has a long and proud connection to the game, and King James VI is central to that identity, drawing both locals and visiting golfers who want something more than a conventional parkland round.
At par 70, this is not a course that overwhelms with length, but the island setting introduces a psychological element that statistics cannot capture. Water is always present at the edges of your awareness, the terrain is genuine and varied, and the history of the ground underfoot gives the whole round a rare sense of occasion.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White · men | 6,038 | 68.7 | 123 | 70 |
| White (Men) Composite 9 Hole · men | 5,962 | 68.4 | 119 | 68 |
| White Short · men | 5,822 | 67.6 | 121 | 69 |
| Yellow · men | 5,684 | 67.1 | 119 | 68 |
| Red · women | 5,491 | 72.3 | 128 | 73 |
| Yellow Short · men | 5,462 | 65.9 | 117 | 67 |
| Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole · women | 5,330 | 71.2 | 126 | 70 |
| Red (Short) · women | 5,274 | 70.9 | 126 | 72 |
| Winter · men | 3,400 | 58.4 | 98 | 58 |
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