A stunning links golf course, this is a “must play” on any golf break to Aberdeen.
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Initially laid out by Tom Morris in the 19th century, Cruden Bay Golf Course has spectacular views of Slains Castle. It is a picturesque and challenging test of golf, which has recently gained a reputation as being one of the best golf courses of its type in Britain.
Believed to have been a home of golf since as early as 1791, the golf course at Cruden Bay Golf Club exceeds all expectations with a fantastically designed track that will challenge players of all standards.
Cruden Bay (Cruden Bay Golf Club)
Cruden Bay Golf Course is a truly stunning links track, with traditional humps, hollows and numerous blind shots making the round as challenging as it is enjoyable, and requiring a power game and an accurate game to master it. The course also offers spectacular views of Slains Castle and panoramic views of the bay, making it a picturesque and challenging test of golf.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6396. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Slains | 416 | 386 | 4 | 7 | 386 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Crochdane | 339 | 319 | 4 | 13 | 313 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | Claypits | 286 | 270 | 4 | 17 | 266 | 4 | 16 |
| 4 | Port Erroll | 193 | 183 | 3 | 11 | 141 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | The Buck | 454 | 444 | 4 | 3 | 424 | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | Bluidy Burn | 529 | 507 | 5 | 5 | 507 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Whaupshank | 392 | 355 | 4 | 9 | 349 | 4 | 5 |
| 8 | Ardendraught | 258 | 225 | 4 | 15 | 220 | 4 | 17 |
| 9 | Hawklaw | 462 | 430 | 4 | 1 | 393 | 5 | 13 |
| Out | 3329 | 3119 | 36 | | 2999 | 38 | |
| 10 | Scaurs | 385 | 366 | 4 | 6 | 339 | 4 | 4 |
| 11 | Mishanter | 149 | 139 | 3 | 16 | 138 | 3 | 11 |
| 12 | Finnyfal | 320 | 305 | 4 | 14 | 288 | 4 | 14 |
| 13 | Bents | 550 | 540 | 5 | 8 | 491 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Whins | 397 | 362 | 4 | 2 | 358 | 4 | 7 |
| 15 | Blin' Dunt | 239 | 225 | 3 | 12 | 210 | 4 | 18 |
| 16 | Coffins | 182 | 175 | 3 | 18 | 170 | 3 | 10 |
| 17 | Bilin' Wallie | 428 | 396 | 4 | 4 | 386 | 5 | 15 |
| 18 | Hame | 416 | 395 | 4 | 10 | 382 | 4 | 6 |
| In | 3066 | 2903 | 34 | | 2762 | 36 | |
| Total | 6395 | 6022 | 70 | | 5761 | 74 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Udny Arms and Marriott Aberdeen.
Where you can stay
Marriott Aberdeen from £209pp
4 star
The Marriott Aberdeen is a 4* hotel just 4 miles from the bustling centre of Aberdeen, with excellent leisure facilities and 2 great restaurants; Clavells Restaurant is the place to dine in style, or head for Chats Café for a tempting range of lighter dishes.
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The Udny Arms Hotel from £209pp
3 star
The Udny Arms is situated in a quiet picturesque village, and each of its 26 rooms are individually furnished. The restaurant serves a selection of some of the finest local produce.
See The Venue Did you know?
Gaining a reputation as a top golf club, Cruden Bay Golf Course has been ranked as the 50th best golf course in Britain and Ireland by "Golf World", and was placed as 52nd in the world by “Golf Magazine”.
Location
The golf course is located in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire on the east coast of Scotland. 23 miles north of Aberdeen and 8 miles south of Peterhead.
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