Nairn Golf Club

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Nairn Golf Club is a golf course in Nairn, Scotland.

The Nairn Golf Club is noted for hosting the 1999 Walker Cup, 2004 Jacques Léglise Trophy, 2012 Curtis Cup, [1] [2] [3] and the 2021 Amateur Championship. [4]

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References

  1. "Golf Course Websites - Golf Course Website Design - Cybergolf". www.cybergolf.com.
  2. ":: EGA | News". Archived from the original on 24 October 2004.
  3. "Championships Hub". USGA.
  4. "The R&A announces 2021 Amateur Championship venues". Golf Today. 6 November 2019.

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