Moray Golf Tour: Three Days of Classic Courses, Unforgettable Moments & Fierce Competition

From misty mornings in whisky country to sun-drenched fairways by the sea, the MGPT Moray Golf Tour delivered three spectacular days of golf, camaraderie, and a little chaos (we’re looking at you, Pro Shop bounce-shot). With a strong field of players, legendary Scottish layouts, and generous prizes on offer, it was a golf trip to remember.

Day 1: Forres Golf Club – Tradition in the Heart of Whisky Country

We teed off the tour at Forres Golf Club, a scenic James Braid-designed parkland course nestled in the heart of Speyside. Though the morning started with a lingering haar (a local sea mist), visibility improved quickly, and players enjoyed calm, overcast conditions that were perfect for scoring.

Forres’s signature hole – the par-3 16th, “The Pond” – lived up to its name, swallowing more than its fair share of golf balls. As always, Braid's strategic bunkering and deceptive greens rewarded accuracy and punished anything less.

Day 1 Prizes:

• 1st: Simon Moffatt + Thomas Petty – £100 Voucher

• 2nd: Jack Hampshaw + Harry Wright – £75 Voucher

• 3rd: Grant Smith + Paul Marshall – £50 Voucher

• 4th: Michelle Wight + Keith Wight – £25 Voucher

• 1st Gross: Robert Henderson + Alasdair Hall – £75 Voucher

• 2nd Gross: Brendan Watt + Nico Marchi – £50 Voucher

• Men’s LD: Paul Marshall – £50 Voucher

• Ladies LD: Susan Corrie – £50 Voucher

• Nearest the Pin: Alasdair Hall – £50 Voucher

• 4 Hole Comp Winners: Michelle & Keith Wight – £75

• 4 Hole Runners-Up: Hampshaw + Wright – £50

Day 2: Moray Golf Club – A True Links Masterpiece

Next stop was the Old Course at Moray Golf Club, a rugged, true links layout designed by none other than Old Tom Morris. In contrast to Day 1, it was a bluebird day with barely a cloud in sight – perfect conditions to appreciate the humps, hollows, and firm-running fairways that define links golf.

The round ended with fireworks on the long, undulating 18th, where the clubhouse gallery watched on. One player earned some light-hearted boos from the crowd after bouncing his second shot off the pro shop roof—and still managing to save par!

Day 2 Prizes:

• 1st: Jack Hampshaw + Harry Wright – £100 Voucher

• 2nd: Simon Moffatt + Thomas Petty – £75 Voucher

• 3rd: James Macdonald + George Imrie – £50 Voucher

• 4th: Graham Pollit + Wendy Pollit – £25 Voucher

• 1st Gross: Neil & Jane Harker-Bell – £75 Voucher

• 2nd Gross: Craig Haddow + partner – £50 Voucher

• Men’s LD: Michael Wells – £50 Voucher

• Ladies LD: Susan Corrie – £50 Voucher

• Nearest the Pin: Grant Stewart – £50 Voucher

• 4 Hole Comp Winners: Gordon Mackenzie + Liam Sturrock – £75

• 4 Hole Runners-Up: Hampshaw + Wright – £50

Day 3: Elgin Golf Club – A Highland Finale

The tour concluded at the immaculate Elgin Golf Club, where sunshine and warm temperatures welcomed players for a final push. This tree-lined parkland layout, framed by stunning views of the Cairngorm Mountains, offered a peaceful (if testing) end to the trip.

The greens were lightning fast, running at 11 on the stimpmeter, adding an extra layer of challenge. Many a hopeful birdie was turned into a cautious two-putt… or worse.

Day 3 Prizes:

• 1st: Marcus Lindner + Will Russell – £100 Voucher

• 2nd: James Macdonald + George Imrie – £75 Voucher

• 3rd: Neil & Jane Harker-Bell – £50 Voucher

• 4th: Ally Young + Alistair Sutherland – £25 Voucher

• 1st Gross: Robert Henderson + Alasdair Hall – £75 Voucher

• 2nd Gross: Jack Hampshaw + Harry Wright – £50 Voucher

• Men’s LD: Jack Hampshaw – £50 Voucher

• Ladies LD: Susan Corrie (her third in a row!) – £50 Voucher

• Nearest the Pin: Grant Smith – £50 Voucher

• 4 Hole Comp Winners: James Macdonald + George Imrie – £75

• 4 Hole Runners-Up: Neil Macleod + Mark Dodd – £50

Overall Tour Champions 

Consistency was key across the three days, and the overall leaderboard rewarded those who stayed the course.

Final Overall Standings:

• 1st: Harry Wright + Jack Hampshaw – £200 Voucher

• 2nd: James Macdonald + George Imrie – £175 Voucher

• 3rd: Simon Moffatt + Thomas Petty – £150 Voucher

• 4th: Neil & Jane Harker-Bell – £125 Voucher

• 5th: Brendan Watt + Nico Marchi – £100 Voucher

• 6th: Uisdean Ferguson + Dale Hadley – £75 Voucher

• 7th: David Kerr + Jenny Gunson – £50 Voucher

• Gross Winners: Alasdair Hall + Robert Henderson – £100 Voucher

• 2nd Gross: Grant Smith + Paul Marshall – £50 Voucher

• 3rd Gross: Adam Ward + Kevin Ward – £25 Voucher

Final Thoughts

The Moray Golf Tour had everything: legendary courses, proper Scottish weather, fierce competition, and a few unforgettable stories. Congratulations to all our prize winners and a massive thank you to Forres, Moray, and Elgin Golf Clubs for their warm hospitality and superb course conditions.

Leaderboard can be found here: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/11126386522545244868