Cabot Highlands has confirmed that Old Petty, its acclaimed new Tom Doak-designed course, will officially open to the public on May 15 following a preview play period in late summer 2025.
Golfers were given an exclusive early opportunity to experience Old Petty during a limited preview window in August and September last year, offering a first look at the highly anticipated layout before it reached full maturity.
The response was emphatically positive, with visiting golfers and industry insiders praising the course’s natural routing, dramatic coastal setting and seamless integration with the surrounding Highlands landscape.
Now, with the course fully established and ready for its complete debut, tee times from May 15 onwards are available to book via www.cabothighlands.com.
Stay-and-play packages are also available, offering the opportunity to stay on property at one of Cabot Highlands’ well-appointed cottages, and play both Old Petty and Castle Stuart.
Designed by renowned architect Tom Doak alongside associate Clyde Johnson, Old Petty sits adjacent to the historic Old Petty Church and enjoys sweeping views across the Moray Firth, with sightlines to the 400-year-old Castle Stuart from 13 of its 18 holes.
The routing embraces the natural drama of the site, featuring coastline vistas on the 10th, a thrilling short par-3 17th, and a memorable return to the Moray Firth on the 14th, with opening and closing holes that criss-cross near the clubhouse to create a compelling sense of theatre.
Prior to its official opening, Old Petty has earned significant recognition, debuting at No.34 in Golf World’s Scotland Top 100 rankings. The title noted that the layout has the potential to rise into Scotland’s top 20 courses, underlining the immediate impact and long-term promise of the design.
“The response during preview play exceeded our expectations,” said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and co-founder of Cabot. “Old Petty was designed to work in harmony with this extraordinary landscape, and seeing golfers embrace it so enthusiastically is deeply rewarding. We look forward to welcoming players from around the world for its grand opening this May.”