King James VI Golf Club, located in Perth, Scotland, is a private golf course also open to visitors. The River Tay setting is notable as it is the country's only self-contained course on a river island. The Island course is only accessible by foot by a side-walk on the side of a train bridge crossing the River Tay. This is believed to be the only Golf Club in the world that members cannot drive to.
Founded in 1858 nearby at Perth's South Inch, then relocated to Moncrieffe Island in 1897, and a purpose-built course designed by 'Old' Tom Morris, the legendary winner of multiple British Open Championships.
The club is currently captained by Roger Gordon, with Allan Knox the resident professional.
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