2027 Speyside Golf Festival - 31st August to 3rd September

Applications for the 2027 Speyside Golf Festival will be accepted
here after 8.00am on Monday 14th September 2026 - please return here then.

 The entry fee is £225, great value for money:
  Tuesday, 31st August - Boat of Garten Golf Club
  Wednesday, 1st September - Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
  Thursday, 2nd September - Forres Golf Club
  Friday, 3rd September - Elgin Golf Club

Reports of all the previous years' competitions can be found below.

The Speyside Golf Festival is also on Facebook, click here to read our latest news, and Speyside Golf Festival can also be found on Golf Empire.

Please contact us at info@speysidegolfexperience.com for further information.

Summary

All players will receive a complimentary logoed golf ball and a miniature of Single Malt Scotch Whisky or Gin at Boat of Garten Golf Club, before teeing off.

Gordon & MacPhail (the world’s leading malt whisky specialist), allied with their excellent Benromach distillery in Forres, as well as Johnstons of Elgin, and their world-famous Cashmere Visitor Centre, are both a ‘must do’ when visiting Speyside.

Following the final round, there will be a free buffet for all players, and the event will be rounded off with the prize-giving and presentation of the trophy to the winner.

At each course there are three excellent prizes for both ladies and gents to be competed for on a daily basis, with an extensive prize fund of golfing gifts and quality products from Speyside.

The overall winner receives a quaich to retain, a voucher for £300 and a 70cl bottle of Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Vouchers ranging from £250 to £100 are also presented to those coming 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th over the week’s play.

Play at each of these splendid courses is averaging out at a little over £55 per round and we believe this represents exceptional value for a great golf week and a prize fund of £3,000, with the chance also to win a 4-ball at each of our partner courses. We look forward to meeting old friends and hopefully many new faces in 2027.

Terms & Conditions

 1. Age - Players must be 18 years and older.

 2. Handicap - The maximum permitted WHS handicap for competitors is 28 for men and 36 for ladies. All must be members of a recognized golf club affiliated to their country’s governing body, and must present a current & active handicap certificate from their club (in accordance with WHS). Scoring will use CONGU rules, reductions only throughout the week; General Play Scores may be submitted to respective Home Unions.

 3. Format - Play for both Ladies & Gents will be in 3-ball. The main competition is an aggregate Stableford, best 3 out of 4 scores, for the overall competition but there will also be daily competitions for both Ladies and Gentlemen.

 4. Tee Times - Although not always possible, every attempt will be made to allocate your Preferred Tee Times.

 5. Entry Fees - £225 per person, group bookings limited to a maximum of nine players.

 6. Motorized buggies are permitted, medical exemption or approved certificate required - Any golfer requiring a buggy should contact the clubs direct.

 7. Cancellations - Made by 1st May 2027 will be given a full refund, by 1st August 2027 will be given a 50% refund, and after this date no refund can be given.

 8. Prizes - Daily Prizes will be available to collect from the desk. Overall Prize Winners must attend the prize-giving on the final night of the tournament to receive their prize, as prizes cannot be sent on.

 9. GPS measuring devices are permitted

10. The decision of the Tournament Committee will be final.

11. Registration will only become active on receipt of full payment. 

Speyside Golf Festival 2025

Congratulations to Marie Curran (Dunnikier Park), winner of a closely fought 2025 Speyside Golf Festival, returning a total of 143 points in the best 4 from 5 competition.

Click here to see the full list of results (the password is caddie).

Day 5 – Elgin

All too soon, the final day arrived, on to Elgin GC, for the last round of the 2025 Festival.

Elgin Golf Club, one of the finest inland courses in the North of Scotland, is a challenging but fair course and a true test of all players. Situated in the heart of Moray, the golf course boasts stunning views over the town of Elgin, and hills stretching to the distant Cairngorms.

Daily winners:

    Gents 1 - Steve Jones, 39 points
              2 - Martin Derrick, 38
              3 - Kenny Alcroft, 38

    Ladies 1 - Nicky Constantine, 39 points
               2 - Sandra Fullerton, 37
               3 - Marie Curran, 35

At the end of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival, the leading cumulative scores are:
    1 - Marie Curran, 143 points
    2 - Liz Ruscoe, 142
    3 - Fiona Smith, 141
    4 - Martin Derrick, 141
    5 - Darren Rix, 140

Day 4 – Forres

Host for the penultimate round of the 2020 Speyside Golf Festival was Forres GC.

Set at Muiryshade, Forres Golf Course is a wonderful parkland golf course with spectacular views and aimed at golfers of all abilities. It is extremely well maintained and has a fine reputation in the area for the condition of its greens.

Daily winners:

    Gents 1 - Andy Thompson, 39 points
              2 - Alistair Ross, 38
              3 - Dushant Parmar, 38

    Ladies 1 - Jane Ashdown, 42 points
               2 - Maria Giblin, 41
               3 - Maria Westin, 37

After four roounds, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Marie Curran, 141 points
    2 - Roald Uri, 138
    3 - Martin Derrick, 136
    4 - Alistair Ross, 135
    5 - Darrren Rix, 135

Day 3 – Moray (Old Course)

A challenging day for links golf, and the third round of the 2025 Festical at Moray GC - and the chance of superb hole-in-one prizes.

The old course is considered to be one of the finest links courses in Scotland. A classic links designed by Old Tom Morris with deep revetted bunkers, undulating gorse lined fairways and smooth fast greens. It is a superb test of golf.

Daily winners:

    Gents 1 - Roald Uri, 39 points
              2 - Niklas Svensson, 35
              3 - Martin Derrick, 34

    Ladies 1 - Fiona Smith, 38 points
               2 - Marie Curran, 38
               3 - Eileen Thompson, 33

After three roounds, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Roald Uri, 106 points
    2 - Marie Curran, 105
    3 - Niklas Svensson, 102
    4 - Darren Rix, 102
    5 - Martin Derrick, 101

Day 2 – Grantown-on-Spey

A new day, and a move to Grantown-on-Spey GC for the second round of the 2025 Speyside Golf Festival.

Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club is one of the finest golf venues in Cairngorm National Park area. Nestled in leafy parkland looking onto the Cairngorm mountains the course was designed by Willie Park with assistance from James Braid.

Daily winners:

    Gents 1 - Kevin Whitfield-Green, 42 points
              2 - Keith Williams, 40
              3 - Alistair Ross, 40

    Ladies 1 - Liz Ruscoe, 40 points
               2 - Jane Derrick, 37
               3 - Jean Capes, 35

After two roounds, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Liz Ruscoe, 74 points
    2 - Peter Andrews, 73
    3 - Steve McKay, 71
    4 - Darren Rix, 71
    5 - Kevin Whitfield-Green, 70

Day 1 – Boat of Garten

The Speyside Golf Festival resumed with the start of the 2025 event at Boat of Garten GC.

Designed by one of the grand-masters of golf course architecture, James Braid, “The Boat” is set alongside the River Spey in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. The course is not only renowned as a demanding test of sporting skill but also as a magnificent setting for the game

Competitors from all points of the compass teed-off to play on a superb course, in superb condition. 

Daily winners:

    Gents 1 - Lee Jeniec, 37 points
              2 - Jas Thind, 37
              3 - Jack Kennedy, 36

    Ladies 1 - Susana Newman, 35 points
               2 - Katrina Campbell, 35
               3 - Liz Ruscoe, 34

Speyside Golf Festival 2024

Congratulations to Karl Thorne (Hessle), winner of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival, leading the field with an excellent 4-round total of 152 points.

Click here to see the full list of results (the password is caddie).

Day 5 – Elgin

Finally, to Elgin and the last day of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival. Putting out on the 18th green are Derrick Pettit, Peter Uri and Paul Buck.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Karl Thorne, 38 points
              2 - Roald Uri, 38
              3 - Kenny Alcroft, 37

    Ladies 1 - Rachel Thorne, 42 points
               2 - Jane Derrick, 37
               3 - Mandy McBain, 37

At the end of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival, the leading cumulative scores are:
    1 - Karl Thorne, 152 points
    2 - Martin Derrick, 148
    3 - Rachel Thorne, 146
    4 - Roald Uri, 139
    5 - Glyn Stevens, 139

Click here to see the full list of results (the password is caddie).

Day 4 – Forres

At Forres, on the penultimate day of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival. Ready to make battle are Peter Uri, Walter Forbes and Roald Uri.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Mark Attwell, 41 points
              2 - Neil Moreland, 39
              3 - John McBride, 38

    Ladies 1 - Ronnaug Sandbrook, 39 points
               2 - Reshma Patel, 37
               3 - Liz Ruscoe, 37

After three roounds, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Karl Thorne, 114
    2 - Martin Derrick, 113
    3 - Mark Attwell, 112
    4 - Mike Sandbrook, 108
    5 - Glyn Stevens, 107

Day 3 – Moray

And so, on to the third day of the 2024 Festival, and a visit to Moray Golf Club at Lossiemouth. Putters at the ready are Kenny MacMillan, Mark Hutchison and John Hay.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Martin Derrick, 37 points
              2 - Karl Thorne, 37
              3 - Richard Newcombe, 37

    Ladies 1 - Anne Hanson, 38 points
               2 - Debbie Hudson, 37
               3 - Rachel Thorne, 35

After two roounds, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Karl Thorne, 78 points
    2 - Martin Derrick, 76 
    3 - Glyn Stevens, 74
    4 - Mark Attwell, 71
    5 - John Hill, 71

Day 2 – Grantown-on-Spey

The second day and the Festival, a blessed sunny albeit breezy day, resumed at Grantown-on-Spey. Pictured opposite, on the first tee, are June Birr, Anne Hanson and Gail Hegarty with the starter Tony Cowan-Martin.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Glyn Stevens, 42 points
              2 - Karl Thorn, 41
              3 - Stewart Moar, 40

    Ladies 1 - Ushma Patel, 41 points
               2 - Sarah Booth, 35
               3 - Reshma Patel, 35

Day 1 – Boat of Garten

Flooded greens at Boat of Garten left no choice but for abandonment of the first round of the 2024 Speyside Golf Festival.

The image opposite paints a picture a thousand words would fail to describe.

We have some good news from Boat of Garten Golf Club.

Any competitors who were at Boat of Garten on Monday and were unable to complete their round can return for a courtesy round by booking a tee time through the Boat of Garten Golf Club office (01479 831282, option1); rounds can be played any time before 31st May 2025.

Speyside Golf Festival 2023

Congratulations to Debbie Hudson (The Oxfordshire) who’s 35-point haul on Day 5 at Elgin saw her surge through the field to become 2023 Speyside Golf Festival champion, with an impressive 144 points in the best 4 from 5 rounds competition.

Click here to see the full list of results (the password is caddie).

Day 5 – Elgin

Bright sunshine, no wind and the perfect golfing conditions welcomed the Speyside Golf Festival to Elgin on Day 5 for the culmination of the 2023 event. Here, we see the 12th green, with Ken Sutton (Eaton), Kevin Hudson (The Oxfordshire) and Amos Ferguson (Eaton).

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Mike Loudon, 36 points
              2 - Scott Fraser, 36
              3 - Howard Milligan, 36

    Ladies 1 - Mandy McBain, 38 points
               2 - Margaret Andrews 38
               3 - Anna Major, 37

At the close of the Festival, the leading cumulative scores were:
    1 - Debbie Hudison, 144 points
    2 - Richard Newcombe,143 
    3 - Scott Fraser, 142
    4 - John Murphy, 142
    5 - Keith Hudson, 141

Click here to see the full list of results (the password is caddie).

Day 4 – Forres

Once again, excellent conditions - both weather-wise, and for golf - saw the 2023 Speyside Golf Festival, for Day 4, travel to Forres. Here, we see volunteer starter Cherry Faulkner (85) pictured with, from left to right, Pat Parkhouse (Morton hall), Jan Woollen (Eaton), Jane Derrick (Dyke).

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Richard Newcombe, 40 points
              2 - Colin McKenzie, 40
              3 - Anthony Light, 38

    Ladies 1 - Julie Sargeant, 37 points
               2 - Jane Derrick, 36
               3 - Debbie Hudson, 35

Aggregate leaders (after fourr ounds):
    1 - Kevin Hudson, 141 points
    2 - Martin Derrick, 141
    3 - John McBride, 139

Day 3 – Moray

More excellent golfing conditions greeted participants in the 2023 Speyside Golf Festival on Day 3, at Moray Golf Club. Pictured opposite is the 18th green of the Old Course, just having completed their round are Colin Mackenzie (Moray), Andy Laird (Kibworth) and John Murphy (Wearside).

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Richard Lawton, 39 points
              2 - Dan Masson, 38
              3 - Roald Uri, 38

    Ladies 1 - Marie Curran, 39 points
               2 - Debbie Hudson, 38
               3 - Debbie Wallace, 36

Aggregate leaders (after three rounds):
    1 - Tony Curran, 109 points
    2 - Martin Derrick, 107
    3 - Brian Thomson, 105

Day 2 – Grantown-on-Spey

The second day and the Festival, blessed with more lovely weather, resumed at Grantown-on-Spey with an ‘international’ flavour to the day’s events, England v Scotland: England represented by Chart Hills Golf Club; Scotland, by Western Gailes.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Anthony Light, 40 points
              2 - Kevin Hudson, 40
              3 - Martin Derrick, 39

    Ladies 1 - Patricia Ross, 39 points
               2 - Libby Lennox, 38
               3 - Debbie Hudson, 36

Aggregate leaders (after two rounds):
    1 - Kevin Hudson, 74 points
    2 - Martin Derrick, 74
    3 - Tony Curran, 74

Day 1 – Boat of Garten

To the right, beautiful weather to start the week, and competitors basking in the glorious September sunshine, relaxing and enjoying the occasion post-round at Boat of Garten on the first day of the 2023 Speyside Golf Festival.

Congratulations go to Anna Major (Cavendish), who scored a hole-in-one at the 3rd hole, Craigard, 143 yards.

Daily winners:
    Gents 1 - Paul Mullen, 38 points
              2 - Tony Curran, 36
              3 - Richard Newcombe, 35

    Ladies 1 - Jane Derrick, 37 points
               2 - Fiona Findlay, 35
               3 - Liz Ruscoe, 33