Welcome to
Forfar Golf Club
18 holes from inception –
a course carved by history.
Forfar Golf Club is a course like no other. This remarkable rig and furrow landscape became a unique golfing challenge in 1871, when Old Tom Morris used the land’s natural undulations to reveal a course of movement, angles, and lies that no modern architect could recreate.
Set on land ploughed by monks as far back as the 12th century, Forfar Golf Course stands as the best example of rig and furrow architecture anywhere in the world. Famed for its gravity-defying undulations, the lies and angles here offer a true test for golfers as well as a walk through time.
In 1871, Old Tom Morris designed Forfar Golf Course as an 18-hole course from inception, changing the face of golf forever, and making Forfar the template for every course designed thereafter. Forfar’s historic significance and unique terrain make it a challenge, an unmissable adventure, and a course that will leave you smiling for days after.
Visitor tee times are available.
Course
The world’s first 18-hole course by design, Old Tom Morris used the land’s natural contours to craft a course of imagination, variety, and strategic brilliance. Many of Morris’ greens remain in play today, making it one of the most authentically preserved Victorian golf courses in the world.
Festive @Rig & Furrow
This year, there's a new home for your festive plans. Book by 31st October to join our prize draw!
Opens
We have a busy calendar of open tournaments throughout the season. Click here to take a look at the busy season ahead, and join us everything from Gents and Ladies, to Mixed events.
Play this unique course at a preferential rate
Play the world’s first 18-hole course by design at Forfar’s Home Nations rate
Forfar is a globally significant historic course, and now golfers from Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales can enjoy a preferential green fee while helping to support the future of golf in Scotland.
When you play a round at Forfar, you step back into history, navigating the rig and furrow landscape which was created by monastic farming 900 years ago, then turned into a wild and untamed golf course by Old Tom Morris. Now, UK golfers can experience a historic round of golf and create lifelong memories at a preferential rate.
Whether you’re a local golfer looking to explore more of Scotland or visiting from elsewhere in the UK and Ireland, this is your chance to enjoy exceptional golf at an attractive rate.
To secure your Home Nations Members Rate, email reservations@forfargolfclub.com or call 01305 462120. Your member ID number will be required.
Social Membership for year-round discounts
Become a Forfar Social Member
You don’t have to play golf to become part of the famously warm and welcoming member community here at Forfar.
Become a Social Member for FREE to receive 10% off all food and drink, year-round. Or you can upgrade to Premium Social Membership for just £60, to receive 20% off year round. Whether you’re in the clubhouse, or Rig & Furrow restaurant, you can enjoy your discount every single time.
Sign up next time you’re in the clubhouse or the restaurant to start receiving discounts immediately.
Forfar Golf Club | Need to Know
Founded | 1871
Location | Forfar, Angus
Distance from Carnoustie | 20 minutes
Distance from Dundee | 20 minutes
Course type | Rig and furrow heathland terrain that plays like links
Architects | Laid out by Old Tom Morris and refined by James Braid
Key fact | The world’s first 18-hole course from inception
Visitor play | Visitor tee times bookable year-round
Address | Cunninghill, Forfar, Angus, DD8 2RL
Clubhouse | Open year-round to all
Restaurant | Rig & Furrow, open seven days to all