A new links course next to the site of four-time Scottish Open host Castle Stuart is set to partially open late next summer.
The Cabot Collection has announced that Old Petty, the course designed by Tom Doak at Cabot Highlands, will officially open for preview play on August 1. Old Petty will be available for two months as a walking-only experience to anyone with an existing tee time at Castle Stuart.
Following the acquisition of Castle Stuart Golf Links the Canadian-based Cabot Collection in 2022, plans were revealed to create a new eighteen-hole course in homage to Old Petty Church which has sat adjacent to the property since 1839.
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Located close to Loch Ness less than 10 miles from Inverness, Castle Stuart played host to the Scottish Open in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016.
Old Petty begins and returns to the clubhouse with the opening and closing holes criss-crossing fairways. The driving range will double as a short course, similar to some of the group's other venues such as The Nest at Cabot Cape Breton in Canada and The Wedge at Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida.
A recurring theme is the routing near the historic Castle Stuart, which celebrates its 400th year in 2025. The Castle can be seen from 13 of the 18 holes at Old Petty.
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“We are truly honoured to serve as stewards of this remarkable land and to carry forward the original vision for the property,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, co-founder and chief executive of Cabot.
“Our goal is to create unforgettable memories in magical places, and there are few places in the world more awe-inspiring than the Scottish Highlands.
“Old Petty, guided by the vision of Tom Doak, will be a remarkable addition to the Highlands' golfing landscape. Its design will harmonise beautifully with the natural surroundings, truly elevating the land it occupies.”
The grand opening of Old Petty will be in the spring of 2026, with bookings to be announced next year.
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