A four-day celebration of golf at Golspie Golf Club in Scotland will mark 100 years since James Braid completed his design work on this historic Highland course.
One of the most influential figures the game has produced, Braid finished shaping the Highland layout in 1926, leaving a legacy that continues to influence golf course architecture across the UK and beyond.
The 2026 James Braid Centenary Festival of Golf, running from September 24-27, will bring together golfers from across the UK and overseas for four days of competitive play, social events and Highland hospitality, set against one of the most distinctive backdrops in British golf.
Speaking about the announcement, William McBeath, Club Captain at Golspie Golf Club, said: “James Braid’s work helped shape the character of the course we play today, and this centenary gives us a chance to truly celebrate that. For us, that means bringing people together to enjoy the course, the clubhouse and our love for the game. We wanted to create something that reflects Golspie’s character – competitive but inclusive, social without being formal, and welcoming to members, locals and visitors alike.”
The centenary is expected to attract golfers from across Scotland and further afield, with the festival opening on September 24, with a 5-Club Challenge taking on a members-and-locals versus visitors format, followed by a 2 Ball Texas Scramble on September 25.
September 26 will then feature both men’s and women’s Stableford competitions, with the day concluding in a formal centenary dinner and ceilidh, marking the social highlight of the week.
With celebrations coming to a close on September 27, the festivities will end with men’s and women’s strokeplay singles competitions, followed by presentation and prize giving in the clubhouse.
Festival tickets are priced at £300 and cover all four days of competitive golf, as well as access to the programme of off-course events taking place throughout the week. Festival ticket holders will also enjoy access to a special-rate round at nearby Brora Golf Club. And for those who don’t play but would still like to be part of the celebrations, a limited number of social-only tickets will be available for evening events and the centenary dinner.
For further information about the event and bookings, visit www.golspiegolfclub.co.uk/festival-of-golf/. Tickets are also available to purchase by emailing the club directly at info@golspiegolfclub.co.uk.