Brora Golf Club has welcomed 135 new members from across the world as it reflects on coming through the most challenging year in its history. The remote Highland links was the first Scottish golf club to express fears that it ‘might not exist’ due to the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically hitting their expected visitor income this […]
Member Q&A: Gavyn Davies, The Machrie
The global goodwill for Brora GC came from various figures across the golf community during this challenging year of COVID-19. The generosity of one, in particular, was notable. Gavyn Davies, owner of The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links on the Isle of Islay, was one of the individuals to take out Platinum Membership and help […]
Eighteenth Aces at the Double
Two lady members enjoyed the thrill of achieving aces at our closing hole in the last week – one aged only 12! Firstly, last Friday Melissa Fox, playing in the fog and unable to see the 18th green, was delighted, and a little surprised, to find that her seven wood had found the bottom of […]
Brora Bounce Back Thanks to Global Goodwill
Brora Golf Club has offered its thanks to golfers near and far after an incredible show of support safeguarded the future of the renowned Highland links. Having been the first Scottish golf club to express fears that it ‘might not exist’ beyond the COVID-19 closure of courses in the UK, a dedicated campaign across various […]
Making a Difference: Q&A with New Platinum Members
In challenging times, it has been pleasing for the club to see six individuals come forward to date and take out one of our new membership categories – Platinum Membership. This is a unique and limited opportunity, offering various benefits to the Platinum member, priced at £10,000. Investment in this category will go a long […]
Brora Seek International Support In Coronavirus Fight
Brora Golf Club, the renowned Highland links, is seeking the support of its international community to help safeguard its future during the Coronavirus crisis. The much-loved venue, one of five-time Open champion James Braid’s finest pieces of work, is facing significant financial challenges given a huge loss of expected visitor income this year. In a […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Club Update
To all our members, visitors, guests and friends, We certainly live in different times. Our committee met this week to fully discuss the implications of COVID-19. We are committed to protecting our staff, members and guests and, to that end, we have introduced a range of measures based on the best advice that we can […]
Braid’s Birthday: Features in US and UK Publications
This month has been significant in golfing terms, coming exactly 150 years since the birth of James Braid – the renowned player and course designer. While the course at Brora was founded in 1891, it was Braid’s re-design in 1924 that continues to stand the test of time and win admirers the world over. It […]
Dream Move for Bohlmann to Brora
CMAE member Susan Bohlmann has been appointed as Office Manager at Brora. Originally from South Africa, Susan came to the UK only a year ago, in February 2019, with the dream of joining the golf industry and settling in Scotland. To make this dream a reality, Susan embarked on the CMAE education pathway, making a […]
