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Balgownie Links was founded as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen in 1780 and is recognised as the 6th oldest golf club in the world.
It’s interesting to note that the 5 minute rule for searching for a lost ball originated here. |
The layout is set in the classical out and back format, with the first nine on this championship Scottish links being one of the best in the world. Fast rolling fairways with a mix of heathland and marram grass outward with thick gorse and heather homebound leaving little room for the errant shot. No two holes are the same except for the common thread of beautiful seaside views.
36th in the Top 100 Courses in the British Isles 2002. |
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| Details -The Strand Course : |
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Links |
Founded : |
1780 |
Par : |
71 |
Yards : |
6372 |
SSS : |
71 |
Designers : |
James Braid & A Simpson |
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| Local Interest
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Crathes Castle - a fine example of a Scottish tower house, built in 1596. The formal gardens are surrounded by 300 year old yew hedges trimmed into fantastic shapes.
The ruins of Dunnotar Castle, perched on a headland rise sheer out of the sea.
The city of Aberdeen, offers a cathedral, museums and other attractions, whilst the surrounding countryside is rich in historic houses and ancient monuments.
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| Description |
With Over 600 years of History Scottlands stirs in all golfers the call to come home. Having been the Home of Golf, the Birth place of this ancient royal Game, the country offers over 500 courses rich in tradition .So whether you prefer experiencing the romance of couples golf, escaping to the original beginnings of the golf, be it Spring , Summer, Winter or Fall. get in touch with us at Thru The Links. |
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