The Cabot Collection has announced that Old Petty, the much-anticipated Tom Doak design at Cabot Highlands, will officially open for preview play next summer.
Following the acquisition of Castle Stuart Golf Links by Cabot in 2022, plans were revealed to create a new 18-hole course named Old Petty. This course pays homage to Old Petty Church, adjacent to the property, which was established in 1839.
Old Petty will open for preview play for a two-month window from August 1 to September 30. The course will be open only to those who have an existing tee time on the Castle Stuart course, ensuring that golfers enjoying both golf layouts under the new Cabot Highlands umbrella.
With Castle Stuart green fees priced at £330, the cost for preview play on the Old Petty has been set at £190, offering a unique opportunity to experience one of Scotland’s finest new courses at an introductory rate.
The full official opening of Old Petty will be in Spring 2026, with bookings to be announced in 2025.
“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 CEO 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 routing of Old Petty begins and returns to the clubhouse with the opening and closing hole criss-crossing fairways, a unique and noteworthy start and finish to a round.
The second hole plays past Old Petty Church before the third plays past Castle Stuart. From the fifth green, Tom Doak turned inland for the final holes on the front nine. The 10th will use the Moray Firth as a backdrop before turning inland and returning to the tidal estuary on the 14th.
Like so many famous courses, a short par-3 serves as the penultimate hole before returning home. The driving range will also double as a short course, an addition which has proven to be a success among other Cabot venues like The Nest at Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada and The Wedge at Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, US.
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, immersing golfers in Scottish history both underfoot and in the surroundings.
Tom Doak has designed and routed Old Petty with long-time associate Clyde Johnson taking the lead on the project. Chris Haspell, a well-known agronomist and shaper who worked on the original Castle Stuart links, has also assisted on the project.
For more information, visit cabothighlands.com