Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

About

Award-winning layout with greater changes of elevation than are usually found at other links-style golf courses. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, was founded in 1780 as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen and became the Aberdeen Golf Club in 1815. Until 1888 members played on the Queen's Links close to the city before moving across the River Don to the links at Balgownie. The Course was originally designed by the Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert of Carnoustie and later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid. Hawtree & Company are now engaged as the Club's architects to ensure our classic links keeps pace with the modern game. Host to many of the worlds top golfing events such as the Walker Cup 2011, Aberdeen Asset Scottish Open 2014 and the Amateur Championship 2018. The club's 'Royal' patronage was awarded by Edward VII in 1903.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 3 hours