Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8AT

Voted No. 35 - THE UK & IRELAND TOP 100 - Todays Golfers 2010

Voted No. 94 - The Worlds Top 100 Courses - Todays Golfers 2010

The Balgownie Links at Royal Aberdeen is one of the oldest courses in the world and, as such, has attracted many top players over the years.

The course was originally designed by the Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert of Carnoustie and later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid. Donald Steel & Company are now engaged as the Club's architects to ensure the classic links keeps pace with the modern game.

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 (the signature hole) protected by 10 bunkers. The 18th is a par-4 measuring 434 yards and is reckoned to be one of the best finishing holes anywhere in the country. There's plenty of trouble awaiting a wayward tee shot and, even if you find the fairway, the approach is far from easy.

The ever changing wind, tight greens and a magnificent finish makes Balgownie a test for the very best.

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