Darley
The original Darley Golf Course dates from around 1910. The present
course, with an original 'bogey' (par) of 71 was opened on June 9th, 1951.
If Darley is slightly shorter than Lochgreen it is certainly tighter with
unforgiving heather and gorse hugging both sides of many fairways. A relatively
benign opening only serves to accentuate the challenge presented by the
subsequent holes, with a particularly difficult stretch coming between
the 5th and 15th. 
Darley
is indeed a challenge demanding the straightest of tee shots to avoid the
renowned Scottish hazards of heather, gorse and whin which abound. Challenging,
strategic and a true test of golf is how the locals describe Darley, which,
like its sister course Lochgreen is also considered of the links variety.
Darley is rated as the fourth most difficult course in Scotland to play
to your handicap! "Darley is a true links, as in the wildcat variety. It
has true feline ferocity and should be approached with extreme caution!"
David Whyte
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