Holiday Inn
Aberdeen-Bridge of Don
Claymore Drive
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8BL
Tel 01224 706878
Fax 01224 823923
Email Enquiries
Aberdeen-Bridge of Don
Claymore Drive
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
AB23 8BL
Tel 01224 706878
Fax 01224 823923
Email Enquiries
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Royal Aberdeen Golf ClubFounded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. The Balgownie course was designed by Archie and Robert Simpson and later remodelled by James Braid. The club's "Royal" designation was awarded by Edward VII in 1903. The course runs essentially out and back along the North Sea shore. The outward nine (which is arguably acknowledged as one of the finest in links golf anywhere in the world) cuts its way through some wonderful dune formation and the inland nine on the plateau. A traditional old Scottish links, it is well bunkered with undulating fairways. It is an excellent balance of holes, strong par 4's, tricky par 3's and two classic par 5's, with the 8th (signature hole) protected by 10 bunkers. The ever changing wind, tight greens and a magnificent finish makes Balgownie a test for the very best. The eminent golf writer Sam McKinlay was moved to say "There are few courses in these islands with a better, more testing, more picturesque outward nine than Balgownie". Visitors are made extremely welcome at Royal Aberdeen and they may play the championship course, Balgownie Links provided they have a handicap of 24 or under. There is a second course called the Silverburn Course.
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