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Cruden Bay Golf Club

Cruden Bay combines the charm of old-fashioned links golf with a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Overview

Another treasure from Old Tom Morris. You’ll struggle to find a more joyous golfing experience on the Scottish east coast than the Championship Course at Cruden Bay Golf Club. This quirky old-school links combines elevation changes, blind shots, towering dunes, and cone-shaped greens with sweeping seaside scenery.

Key Info

Location

Cruden Bay, Aberdeen 

Architect

Old Tom Morris and Archie Simpson 

Established

1899

Par

70

Course Length

6,609 yards (Blue Tees)
5,977 yards (Green)
5,288 yards (Red)

Signature Holes

Hole 4 – ‘Port Errol’ - Par 3
Hole 8 – ‘Ardendraught’ - Par 4
Hole 14 – ‘Punchbowl’ - Par 4

Notable Events Hosted

Scottish Ladies (Close) Amateur Championship (2011), R&A Women's Home Internationals (2013), Scottish Men's Amateur Championship (2019)

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