The King James VI Golf Club is Perth's unique "Inland City Island" golf course, apparently the only one in the United Kingdom and one of only two in the world.
This unique distinction comes at a price for some golfers as the nearest parking is at least 15 minutes walk away which has a distinct dampening of the enthusiasm for the experience which awaits.
The Golf Club was Founded in 1858 nearby at Perth's South Inch but relocated to its current home on Moncreiffe Island in 1897, making it one of the oldest surviving Golf Clubs in the UK. Purpose-built, it was designed by 'Old' Tom Morris, the legendary winner of multiple British Open Golf Championships.
Its unique flat nature adds a quirkiness to your round as the pace of the greens can be deceiving, bunkering is demanding and Greens well protected. The key to scoring well at St James VI is accurate ball control & good green reading. The course is a fun challenge for all skill levels.
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