At just over 4800yds and a par 65 for men and par 69 for ladies the course is by no means long but don’t let that fool you. Stromness is fair but tough challenge especially for the single figure handicappers with seven par 3s and no par 5s (for the men). It’s small and undulating greens mean a precise shortgame is required and even though it is a bit forgiving off the tee an approach from the rough isn’t recommended. There will always be some degree of wind to take into account too and it’s not unheard of for some par 3s to be unreachable when there’s a ‘stiff breeze’!

Limit your damage in the first seven holes and then try to score through holes 8 to 13. Holes 14 and 15 are tough pars while the 16th offers a birdie opportunity. The 17th can be driven over the road by longer hitters but it’s still a very accepable par before a possible birdie chance at the last.

And the views… well, come and see for yourself. They’ll certainly take your mind off your score!

Via Stromness GC