Aberdeen Golf Courses Guide

Scotland is world famous for its amazing golfthe Royal Aberdeen golf course is the 6th oldest
courses. Aberdeen in particular boasts some ofcourse in the world. It was originally known as the
the best golf courses in North East Scotland. FromSociety of Golfers in 1780 and the Aberdeen Golf
Hazelhead to The Links, if you love golf then youClub was built in 1815.
will love Aberdeen.One of the best things about the course is its
The Hazelhead Golf Coursestunning views. The course itself has beautiful
Hazelhead is Aberdeen's best golf course.sand dunes and lush long fairways. You will never
Designed by Alistair McKenzie, the famous golfplay the same game twice either thanks to the
architect who designed America's Augustaever changing wind positions. Each hole becomes
National, the course is challenging and manyincreasingly difficult and for the last hole you will
competitions are held at the course throughoutneed to get two long shots over a high bank to
the year.get onto the green.
There are three golf courses at Hazelhead. TheThe Royal Aberdeen golf course is definitely one
Premier 18 hole course has plenty of challengesof the best golf courses in Scotland.
for even the most experienced golfer withThe Murcar Championship Golf Course
hazards such as woodland areas. The secondThe Murcar Championship golf course is situated in
course also has 18 holes, but it was originallythe links land in Aberdeen. It is best suited to
designed as a 9 hole course. It has an opengolfers who are already quite skillful in the game.
setting which can be enjoyed mainly by higherIt was famously described by Peter Alliss as "not
handicapped players.entirely suitable for beginners". Of course that
The third main golf course is a 9 hole course withdoesn't mean that beginners cannot try their luck
wide fairways. It is better suited to beginneron the course, it simply means that it is better
golfers. Finally there is an additional 9 hole Pitchsuited to more advanced players.
and Putt golf course and practice area. HazelheadIt is a Par 71 course and it has a traditional links
certainly provides something for each level oflayout. After renovations in the 1930's by James
golfer.Braid, the course is now considered to be one of
The Royal Aberdeen Golf Coursethe best Scottish golf courses.
If you are a huge golf fan then you will know that