North East (N To P)

Newburgh-On-Ythan Golf Club

Course Description

Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club was founded in 1888 and was originally a nine hole course of 1 mile and 401 yards in length. The course was laid out on the Newburgh Links which is located just East of the village between the Foveran Burn and the River Ythan. The original patron of the Club was John H Udny of Udny, who remained President of the Club until the outbreak of World War II.

On 7 September, 1912, an eighteen hole course was opened on the same area of Links ground but after the First World War it returned to being a nine hole course, the design of which is credited to a Mr McAndrew, who was a professional at Cruden Bay, a short distance north of Newburgh.

In the early 1920s the Golf Club was known as the Golf and Tennis Club, a pavilion and tennis courts being located just over the Foveran Burn at the edge of the Golf Course. From those days until the outbreak of the Second World War the Club enjoyed a strong membership.

In 1947, the club was reborn and has enjoyed the use of the nine hole course up until 1994 when new land was purchased to the south of the old course on the Foveran Links. Assisted by Greens of Scotland, who designed the new nine holes, and Glen Andrews, who constructed the greens and bunkers, the course was extended to a challenging 18 holes. This new course was opened in April, 1996.

Newmachar Golf Club

Course Description

 

The Swailend course was also designed by Dave Thomas and it opened for play in June 1997. Although more forgiving than the Hawkshill course, the subtle contours and well positioned bunkers present every standard of golfer with a challenge that should not be underestimated.

The Swailend course measures 6,388 yards and also has a par of 72. SSS is 71, and the US slope rating is 117.

Oldmeldrum Golf Club

Course Description

Oldmeldrum is an historic golf club: the game has been played here for over 125 years. However, its outlook is modern and, here, you will find all the facilities you would expect of a thriving, 21st century golfing venue.

For golfers, there are few more breathtaking sights – in summer or winter – than the distant, majestic, eastern flank of Bennachie, as you send a drive straight towards it from Oldmeldrum’s elevated 6th tee.

A par 70 course, Oldmeldrum Golf Club currently is just over 6,100 yards in length. It’s fairways, greens, areas of rough and water hazards are a challenge for every level of golfer.

Paul Lawrie Golf Center

Course Description

Set within the beautiful Royal Deeside the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre caters for the needs of all golfers. Boasting a nine hole par three golf course, a 27 bay driving range and a world class short game area, the Centre also has three PGA Coaching Professionals on hand to provide instruction in fully equipped private coaching bays.

Paul Lawrie Golf Center Inchmarlo

Course Description

Set within the beautiful Royal Deeside the Paul Lawrie Golf Centre Inchmarlo caters for the needs of all golfers. Boasting a nine hole golf course, 20 bay driving range and short game area, the Centre also has PGA Teaching Professionals on hand to provide instruction in fully equipped private teaching bays.

The friendly onsite Tee Room Restaurant has stunning views over the golf course, driving range and Scolty Hill.

Peterculter Golf Club

Course Description

Peterculter golf club is an 18 hole course, with a Par of 71 and a yardage of 6226 yards, situated on the River Dee among some of the most beautiful scenery in Aberdeenshire and this exceptional golfing venue truly encapsulates the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.

Peterhead Golf Club

Course Description

The 18th Oldest Golf Club in the World.
Set among the dunes and across the Craigewan links the course is a classic example of Scottish seaside golf at it’s best – and the toughest!

Peterhead Golf Club was established in 1841.
The current 18 hole layout “Craigewan Links” began as a 9 hole course in 1892, designed by Willie Park Jnr a dual winner of the Open Championship,and was extended to 18 holes in 1908. A second 18 hole course was established in 1923, however today it exists as a 9 hole course, appropriately named the “New Course”.

Portlethen Golf Club

Course Description

 

The inward 9 holes carry fewer hazards but the Findon burn continues to create problems at the fifteenth and eighteenth. Arguably the fifteenth is the ‘signature hole’ of the course.

The 502 yd par 5 eighteenth is a challenging closing hole featuring a drystone dyke on the left running all the way from tee to green with the risk of out of bounds with every shot. The Findon burn, 100 yards short of the green creates a further dilemma of second shot selection; to carry or not to carry. Senior golfers and visitors normally play the shorter par 70 ‘Yellow Tee’ course.

There is an extensive practice area including a 4 bay driving range and short game facility. A substantial putting green is conveniently sited near the first tee.