Cruden Bay Golf Club

The links Course was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railway Company during the 1890s. Old Tom Morris designed the course with assistance from Archie Simpson and it officially opened in 1899. Tom Simpson and Herbert Fowler then carried out a major redesign in 1926, creating much of the distinctive layout we see today.

Measuring over 6,600 yards from the tips, the Championship Course at Cruden Bay is a challenging test that demands accuracy, skill, and careful judgment from golfers. This rugged links course offers remarkable features, including towering sand dunes, blind shots, undulating fairways, and stunning sea views.

Whilst the Championship course at Cruden Bay may not have a rich history of hosting professional competitions, the course is widely recognised as one of the best in Scotland ranking 10th in the country and 70th in the world by Top 100 Courses.

Useful Information

No specific maximum handicap is published, but all visitors must be competent golfers and familiar with golf etiquette. Players should be prepared to provide a handicap certificate or certificate of competence
Visitors are welcomed seven days a week. At weekends, visitor tee times are normally available on Saturday afternoons and from Sunday lunchtime onwards
Dress is described by the Club as casual but smart both on the course and in the Clubhouse. Football and rugby shirts are not permitted
Caddies and forecaddies are available and should be requested in advance. Availability cannot be guaranteed
Hire clubs, electric trolleys and push/pull trolleys are available and should ideally be reserved in advance
Golf buggies are not available, including for golfers with medical exemptions, due to the terrain of the course

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