Are you looking for an idyllic golfing day out or mini-break? Situated around 30 miles from the Scottish border, you’ll find what the locals call “a wee gem” of a golf course. If you are heading to Scotland on a golfing holiday, don’t overlook the challenging and scenic 9-hole Selkirk golf club.

Selkirk has one of the best 9 hole golf courses in Scotland. Selkirk’s most famous member was the late Dick Smith, who loved to practice on the Selkirk greens. The former Scottish Amateur, Walker Cup, and multi-international Champion praised the underrated and relatively undiscovered course.

While only a 9-holer, he said that the course had “a testing layout, fine quality hill turf fairways, and greens of a fine texture.” Any drifting overswing will likely land in heather, so the course still presents a test for golfers. Precision is paramount, and if you play 18 holes, then the course is over 5,500 yards.

The Selkirk golf club was built in 1924 by Willie Park. Jnr. Park was a legendary golf course architect responsible for over 170 courses spanning the UK, US, and Canada. The nine-hole course overlooks the nearby town of Selkirk and provides golfers with breathtaking views of the Linglie Hills and the sweeping hills of Ettrick and Yarrow.

The course will provide a challenge for players of all handicaps. You’ll need to stay focused to avoid hitting balls into the nearby gorse. The No. 8 hole is known as the “Long Hole.” You need to make two excellent shots to give yourself a short approach to the green, hidden by mounds of heather

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Aside from the glorious views and demanding play, the Selkirk golf club also has a unique feature for tee times and payment. You can come and play at virtually any time (but try to avoid club competition times). You are asked to make your payment in an honesty box as the club has no employees.