Hole 11 | Newbold
Aesthetically a nice looking golf hole, Newbold is the third longest hole on the course but the longest par 4. This is the toughest hole on the course for male golfers (S.I. 3 for ladies). Like the 10th, it takes a slightly wild tee shot to find trees to the right or further up on the left.
The key to this one is to make sure you miss the bunkers on either side of the slightly right to left dog-legged fairway although with a strong prevailing wind even reaching them might be a challenge. Reaching for the green in 2 can have consequences especially if you over do it and leak it right into the tall trees that line the approach. Top tip – in dry conditions landing the ball slightly short of the large flat green usually results in your best chance as it will roll on hopefully to the green.
|
Tee |
Yards |
Par |
Index |
|
White |
455 |
4 |
1 |
|
Yellow |
431 |
4 |
1 |
|
Red |
385 |
4 |
3 |
Newbold House
Directly behind the 11th green stands Newbold House, a striking Victorian mansion with a story as rich as its architecture. Built in 1893 by Colonel John Woodcock, a retired army officer who had served in India and made his fortune in the tea trade, the house was constructed on land he inherited from his uncle. He commissioned the respected Inverness-based architects Ross and Macbeth to bring his vision to life.
The result was a grand residence typical of its era, complete with a sweeping entrance hall, ballroom, reception spaces, and a variety of rooms for music, dining, and the arts. During the Second World War, the house was requisitioned for military use, and in the years that followed it passed through various hands, including a period as a hotel.
For many years, the house was operated by the Newbold Trust, who used the space for retreats, wellness programs, and community activities.
In 2024, the property was sold to ACEO, a whisky bottling company with growing roots in the region. The new owners renamed it Dallas Dhu House, aligning the estate with their plans to revive the nearby historic Dallas Dhu Distillery. The move forms part of ACEO’s broader investment in Forres, marking a new chapter for this storied landmark — from colonial tea fortunes to cultural retreats, and now to the spirit of Scotch whisky.
Newbold House, Press and Journal