{"id":37833,"date":"2025-08-01T09:40:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37833\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T09:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T09:40:07","slug":"new-cabot-golf-course-opens-at-castle-stuart-near-inverness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/37833\/","title":{"rendered":"New Cabot golf course opens at Castle Stuart near Inverness"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n Cabot purchased the famed Castle Stuart Golf<\/a> Links near Inverness<\/a> in 2022 and immediately announced plans to design and build a second championship course playing around the estate’s 400-year-old castle. The new course, christened Old Petty, opens for play today at the resort that is now known as Cabot Highlands.\n<\/p>\n

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\n Between now and September 30, only those booked for a \u00a3330 round of golf on the Castle Stuart course will have access to play Old Petty at the preview green fee price of \u00a3190.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n

\n Mr Cowan-Dewar walked the 18 holes at Old Petty a couple of weeks ago with course designer Tom Doak, and will be returning later this month to play the course for the first time: “Unlike past projects, I have not hit a shot yet, so I am eagerly anticipating my return!”\n<\/p>\n

\n What led you to your initial acquisition of Castle Stuart?\n<\/p>\n

\n Scotland has some of the most incredible golf courses in the world and it had been a dream to find the perfect project there.\n<\/p>\n

\n I first walked Castle Stuart Golf Links when it was under construction, as it was developed by a friend of mine, Mark Parsinen. I always marvelled at what he and Gil Hanse were able to create at Castle Stuart, and I was fortunate to spend time with Mark before he passed away in 2019.\n<\/p>\n

\n When the opportunity arose for Cabot to acquire the property in 2022, I considered it a true honour and a privilege to build upon its existing legacy and carry forward Mark\u2019s ultimate vision for a second course. And, with Cabot Cape Breton located in Inverness, Nova Scotia, and Castle Stuart located in Inverness, Scotland, it felt fated for Cabot to expand with this incredible destination.\n<\/p>\n

\n \"OldOld Petty was designed by Tom Doak (Image: John Paul)\n<\/p>\n

\n How much has it cost to get Old Petty up and\u00a0running?\n<\/p>\n

\n Getting Old Petty designed, built and running has been a labour of love from many people with the focus on bringing Tom Doak\u2019s vision to life for a true links course running along the ocean.\n<\/p>\n

\n Some factors people might not initially consider include archaeology, boreholes, hydroseeding, creating a boardwalk through the reeds and taking electricity poles down. We also had the ability to build one centralised maintenance complex, which will help the operation for many years ahead.\n<\/p>\n

\n How many people will be playing Old Petty\u00a0today?\n<\/p>\n

\n We\u2019ll have around 100 people out on the opening day of preview play. The level of bookings and interest in Old Petty have been extremely encouraging and surpassing expectations.\n<\/p>\n

\n And what about\u00a0Castle Stuart?\n<\/p>\n

\n Demand has been higher than expected with travellers coming from all over the UK, Europe, North America and beyond.\n<\/p>\n

\n \"OldOld Petty has been ‘a labour of love’ (Image: John Paul)\n<\/p>\n

\n How does Old Petty fit into Cabot Collection’s broader expansion strategy?\n<\/p>\n

\n Our plans always revolve around a spectacular piece of land and ensuring the true beauty shines through in our development.\n<\/p>\n

\n With Old Petty now open, we\u2019re thrilled to give travellers another reason to discover [[Inverness]] and embrace the charming culture of the Scottish Highlands<\/a>. Cabot Highlands is becoming an experiential resort destination and we can\u2019t wait to unveil the expanded clubhouse, with some exciting changes afoot for 2026.\n<\/p>\n

\n What in your opinion is the most satisfying aspect of the new course at Cabot Highlands?\n<\/p>\n

\n Old Petty provides a distinctly enchanting experience as the holes wind around the historic Castle Stuart and past Old Petty Church. I hope golfers will delight in their own favourite elements \u2013 whether it be the seaside views, the organic contouring or the timeless feel.\n<\/p>\n

\n If we\u2019ve done a good job, the land tells the story and players will leave with unforgettable moments and a deeper love for the game of golf. Providing new opportunities that leave a lasting impact among our guests is what remains most satisfying to me.\n<\/p>\n

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