Cruden Bay Golf Club
Aberdeenshire & Northeast
Commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railways Company, Cruden Bay Golf Club was designed by Old Tom Morris and opened in 1899. Once regarded as a hidden gem, Cruden Bay is now viewed as a must play on most visiting golfers’ itineraries. Located on the shores of the North Sea, 20 miles north of Royal Aberdeen, the course is well worth a visit. Contoured greens, high sand dunes and magnificent panoramic views all add to the wonderful experience.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: No
- Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green
- Dress Code: Smart casual, no denims in lounge or restaurant. No hats or collarless shirts in clubhouse.
Murcar Links Golf Club
Aberdeenshire & Northeast
Simply a continuation of the links at Balgownie, Murcar’s holes run in and out of high dunes, with tees set high and greens nestling behind great banks of whin and gorse. First opened for play in June 1909, Murcar is certainly a challenging course where even the simplest error can prove punishing. Like all old links courses, every club in the bag and every shot in the textbook will be required to get around this course.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (limited, medical certificate required)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green
- Dress Code: Smart casual, no denim
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Aberdeenshire & Northeast
The Balgownie links of the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club lie on the edge of the town, running alongside endless yellow sand and the sea. Golf has been well-documented on Balgownie since the 18th century, and the place still remains in the top rank of the world’s greatest golfing venues. This venerable course’s setting, amidst some of the most spectacular dunes in Scotland, makes for some of the most memorable holes in golf. All of Balgownie’s holes are special, but some on the front nine transcend superlatives.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (2 available, medical certificate required, caddy to drive)
- Practice Facilities: Putting green
- Dress Code: No shorts, denim, trainers or collarless shirts. Dining Room — Jacket and tie.
- Misc: No mobile phones
Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen
Aberdeenshire & Northeast
This eagerly awaited golf course in Scotland opened for play in July 2012 after more than five years in the planning. The 18-hole championship course, designed by renowned golf course architect Martin Hawtree, will compliment the natural landscape and offer sea views from nearly every hole. The course promises to be both beautiful and challenging for golfers of all levels.
- Caddies Available: Yes (Request in advance through The Golf Travel Group)
- Pull Carts Available: Yes
- Electric Buggies Available: Yes (limited, medical certificate required, caddy to drive)
- Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green
- Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire.