Golf courses near Aberdeen
We list 26 golf courses within 25 km of Aberdeen, including 12 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
Aberdeenshire holds 17 of the 26 venues listed within 25 km of Aberdeen's centre, and the Aberdeen City council area holds the rest. By locality, Aberdeen, Blackdog, Countesswells, Foveran, Kemnay, Kingswells and Peterculter each have two of the courses.
The two closest are Kings Links Golf Course (Aberdeen) at 2.1 km and Balnagask Golf Course (Aberdeen) at 2.2 km. Where the hole count is known, 12 courses have 18 holes and three have nine, and four more are venues with several courses. Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Blackdog) gives the earliest founding year on the page, 1780.
Five club sites state that visitors are welcome; access at the others can be confirmed with the club directly.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 12 | 46% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 12% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 4% |
| 36 holes or more | 3 | 12% |
| Holes not recorded | 7 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 3 |
| Heathland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 5 of the 26 courses.
Distance from the centre of Aberdeen
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire | 17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Aberdeen City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Links Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 2.1 km | |
| Royal Aberdeen Golf Club | 36 | 64 | 1780 | 4.5 km |
| Murcar Links Golf Club | 27 | 71 | 6.5 km | |
| Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen | 15 km |
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auchmill Golf Course | 18 | 1975 | 5.4 km | |
| Deeside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1903 | 7.1 km |
| Craibstone Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 9.2 km | |
| Inverurie Golf Club | 18 | 23 km | ||
| Oldmeldrum Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 24 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Aberdeen Golf Club | 36 | 64 | 1780 | 4.5 km |
| Deeside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1903 | 7.1 km |
| Kintore Golf Club | 1911 | 17 km | ||
| Auchmill Golf Course | 18 | 1975 | 5.4 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 26 courses.
The 26 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Links Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 2.1 km |
| Balnagask Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 2.2 km |
| Royal Aberdeen Golf Club | 36 | 64 | 4.5 km |
| Auchmill Golf Course | 18 | 5.4 km | |
| Hazlehead Golf Course | 45 | 6.0 km | |
| Paul Lawrie Golf Centre | 9 | 27 | 6.1 km |
| Murcar Links Golf Club | 27 | 71 | 6.5 km |
| Deeside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 7.1 km |
| Craibstone Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 9.2 km |
| Portlethen Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 9.7 km |
| Kippie Lodge Sports & Leisure | 9 | 28 | 11 km |
| Westhill Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Newmachar Golf Club | 36 | 12 km | |
| Peterculter Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 13 km |
| New Course, Balmedie | 18 | 71 | 14 km |
| Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen | 15 km | ||
| Old Course, Foveran | 16 km | ||
| Kintore Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Dunecht House Golf Club | 9 | 19 km | |
| Newburgh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| Stonehaven Golf Club | 19 km | ||
| The Pine Lodge Golf Centre | 23 km | ||
| Kemnay Golf Club | 23 km | ||
| Inverurie Golf Club | 18 | 23 km | |
| Oldmeldrum Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 24 km |
| McDonald Golf Course | 18 | 25 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Aberdeen?
- 26 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Aberdeen. 10 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Aberdeen?
- Kings Links Golf Course, about 2.1 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole links golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Aberdeen?
- Yes: 4 courses are recorded as links, including Kings Links Golf Course, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and Murcar Links Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Aberdeen?
- 5 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Auchmill Golf Course, Deeside Golf Club and Craibstone Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Aberdeen?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club dates back to 1780, followed by Deeside Golf Club (1903).
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