Wick Golf Club
Reiss
Located just north of Wick at Reiss on Scotland’s far northeast coast, Wick Golf Club is one of the Highlands’ finest traditional links courses. Set among natural dunes and overlooking the North Sea, it offers a pure and authentic links experience shaped by the landscape and the elements.
The 18-hole course measures just over 6,400 yards and features rolling fairways, firm turf and natural undulations that encourage a true links style of play. Wind is a constant factor here, often dictating club selection and strategy, while the subtle contours of the greens reward creativity and precision.
Wick is widely respected for its quality and consistency. The course has a strong reputation among those who know it, offering a genuine test without feeling overly punishing. It strikes a great balance — challenging enough for experienced golfers, but still enjoyable for a wide range of abilities.
What really sets Wick apart is its understated quality. It doesn’t rely on hype or high-profile tournaments, but delivers a proper, traditional links round in a quiet and scenic setting. It’s a favourite stop for golfers travelling the North Coast 500 and exploring Caithness.
Wick John O’Groats Airport
5km
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Time Zone:
GMT+7
Currency:
₫ (Vietnamese Dong)
Temperature:
11°C - 29°C
Cost of a Beer:
£0.70
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£5.70
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About The Area
Reiss is a small village just outside Wick on Scotland’s far north coast, offering golfers access to one of the most traditional and authentic links experiences in the country. Set along the windswept coastline of Caithness, it’s a destination where golf feels raw, natural and deeply connected to its surroundings.
The standout venue is Reay Golf Club, located a short drive west along the north coast. This classic links course is set right beside the Pentland Firth, featuring firm fairways, natural undulations and fast-running conditions. The layout is shaped heavily by the elements — particularly the wind — which can completely change how the course plays from one day to the next. It’s a true test of links golf, rewarding creativity, control and adaptability rather than power.
Closer to Reiss, golfers can also play Wick Golf Club, another traditional links layout with a slightly more forgiving feel, offering a great contrast within the same area.
Golf in Reiss is best enjoyed between May and September, when daylight hours are long and conditions are more favourable. Summer brings extended evenings, allowing for relaxed rounds in a remote and peaceful setting.
Off the course, the far north of Scotland offers a unique sense of space and isolation. The dramatic coastline, sea cliffs and empty beaches provide incredible scenery, while the area forms part of the North Coast 500 route, making it ideal for a road-trip-style golf itinerary.
For golfers seeking authentic links golf, minimal crowds and a truly remote Highland experience, Reiss delivers one of Scotland’s most raw and memorable golf escapes.
