The Back Nine

10. Callater View

Heading South the 10th hole looks towards Glen Callater. It is appropriate that it follows on from "John McDonald" in that it also looks towards Auchallater, the farm at the end of the Glen where John came from to work at the golf course.

Pro's Tip - A good par 4 which requires a long drive. The left hand side of the fairway is the shortest route, but also the most dangerous.

11. The Spring

This refers to the freshwater spring which emerges from the East side of the tee.

Pro's Tip - A well struck long iron should be enough from the box tee, but most players will require a driver from the medal tee.

12. Lime Kiln

The remnants of the old lime kiln can still be made out next to the 12th green.

Pro's Tip - The ideal line is slightly left of the marker pole, but beware the out of bounds. Second shot has to be accurate as all the trouble is at the back.

13. Fit o'Morrone

As might be expected, this hole runs South to North along the foot of Morrone, a name which means big hill. The lateral water hazard on the left of the fairway results from run off as the hillside starts to flatten out.

Pro's Tip - Accuracy is the key again. Difficult to get up and down if you miss the green.

14. Ower the Road

You must drive across Cluniebank Road to reach the fairway - a 90 yard longer carry for the men than for the ladies.

Pro's Tip - Drive over the road. A fairly short second shot but a difficult green to hit.

15. Kirk Spire

This indicates the best line to take when driving. The spire is that of the Church of Scotland, which nestles amongst the trees at the Northern end of Cluniebank Road.

Pro's Tip - A tough par four. You must hit the fairway to have a chance in getting home in two. Aim slightly left for the second shot as the ground slopes towards the green.

16. John Milne

Named after the first Captain of Braemar Golf Club. John Milne owned a local carrier and coal merchant business and lived in Braemar.

Pro's Tip - An easy par four which should provide a birdie opportunity.

17. The Burn

This is one of several holes where the burn catches a miss hit drive. In the early days it was a much smaller feature than at present - it was called "The Ditch" and given the heartfelt description of "the grave of ambition".

Pro's Tip - A very hard par three which required a driver for all but the longest of hitters.

18. Port Arthur

This name was given to the last hole on the old ninth hole in 1904 and has persisted to present day although no-one seems to know the reason! Described in 1904 as having "one easy route into it and how many stiff ones", it is suggested that it was a topical reference to the seige of the Russian port of the name, accounts of which occupied many column inches in the press of the day.

Pro's Tip - A short but tricky par three to finish with a two tier green, which can be very fast.