Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, Historic golf course in Aberdeen, Scotland
The golf course extends along the North Sea shore with nine holes cutting through dune formations and nine holes returning across a flat plateau.
Founded in 1780 as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen, the club received royal patronage from King Edward VII in 1903, becoming Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
The course maintains traditional Scottish links characteristics with undulating fairways, strategic bunkers, and the influence of coastal winds shaping the playing experience.
The club offers different membership categories and welcomes international visitors who want to experience one of the oldest golf establishments in the world.
The eighth hole stands as a defining feature of the course, protected by nine bunkers and recognized among the finest holes in Scottish golf.
Location: Aberdeen City
Website: http://royalaberdeengolf.com
GPS coordinates: 57.17820,-2.08370
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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