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Murcar Links is a classic, naturally challenging 18-hole links course established in 1909 on rugged Aberdeenshire coastline north of Aberdeen. Originally laid out by Archie Simpson with significant refinements by James Braid in the 1930s, it plays to a par of 71 across 6,462 yards from the back tees and has hosted major R&A championships and European Tour events, earning recognition as one of Scotland's finest links experiences.
Layout & location
Setting. North East coast of Scotland, 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre, adjacent to North Sea, 20 minutes from Aberdeen International Airport
Founded 1909 · Designed by Archie Simpson (original layout); James Braid (alterations and refinements in the 1930s).
Notable
- Gary Player praised the greens
- R&A Men's & Women's Home Internationals 2024
- R&A Amateur Championship qualifying rounds 2018
- European Tour venue for Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play 2016
- No. 91 in Golf Monthly Top 100 courses 2023
- No. 30 in Top 100 Scottish Golf Courses 2025
- No. 85 in Golf World Best Links in GB&I 2024
- Adjacent to Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Facilities
- full-length driving range with grass and synthetic teeing options
- covered driving bays
- specialised short game area
- state-of-the-art irrigation system
- refurbished clubhouse
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