Visitors welcome
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Balgownie, Aberdeen · United Kingdom
Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen plays over the Balgownie Links on the north bank of the River Don. Visitors are welcome; the club suggests a handicap of 24 or under.
The course
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balgownie Links | Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert; redesign James Braid | links |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
Club recommends the course for handicaps of 24 or under; other tees can be suggested for higher handicaps
Clubhouse
- Archie Simpson Lounge
- 1780 Bar
- Formal dining room
- Bar
- Changing rooms
Tournaments
- 2014 AAM Scottish Open
- 2011 Walker Cup
- 2018 Amateur Championship
Good to know
- Lunch or dinner reservations are arranged with the Clubhouse team in advance of a visit
Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
Around the course
Hotels nearby, by straight-line distance.
Stay
- The Marcliffe Hotel & SpaFive-star country-house hotel · 8.6 km
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