 Dramatic 13th at Stromness
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Stromness sits in the spectacular setting of Hoy Sound with the 1000ft cliffs of St John's Head on Hoy as its backdrop. There’s also a new clubhouse and bar.
Graham Bevan, Stromness Golf Club’s secretary, says: "We’re confident that visiting golfers will find playing our courses a special experience."
"The atmosphere is relaxed, the holes are challenging and, if the golf isn’t going too well, there’s always a spectacular view over the sea to Hoy to enjoy."
"Getting more golfers to visit Orkney is a great idea. It’s good for the hotels and good for the clubs."
Hotels taking part in the initiative are the Ferry Inn, the Foveran, the Orkney, the Queen’s, the Royal, the Standing Stones, the Stromness and the West End.
Tony Scott, one of the partners involved in running the Queen’s Hotel, Kirkwall, says: "For people used to playing on courses surrounded by trees, this is a great way to enjoy a golfing holiday with a difference."
"Nothing like this has been tried before - it’s really positive way to promote a new tourism market for Orkney."