Royal Aberdeen

Founded: 1780

Designer: Robert Simpson and James Braid

Balgownie, Bridge of Don
Aberdeen

Holes: 18
6372 yards
Par:

By 1780, there were only five other golf clubs in existence so the golfers of Aberdeen have obviously played an important role in the historical development of the game. The club changed its name to Aberdeen Golf Club in 1815 and almost a century later, it became known as Royal Aberdeen by decree of Edward VII. Given the popularity of golf at Aberdeen, a new course at Balgownie was laid out by Robert Simpson and though considerable changes have taken place over the years, the essential character of the links remains the same.