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Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen is the sixth oldest golf club in the world and occupies classic links land at Balgownie, north of Aberdeen. Originally designed by the Simpson Brothers and later refined by James Braid, the course has hosted major championships including the 2011 Walker Cup and 2014 AAM Scottish Open, drawing the world's leading amateurs and professionals to test themselves on one of Scotland's most demanding layouts.
Layout & location
Setting. Links at Balgownie, north side of River Don, Aberdeen
Founded 1780 · Designed by Simpson Brothers (Archie and Robert), later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid.
Notable
- Sixth oldest golf club in the world
- Royal patronage awarded by Edward VII in 1903
- Hosted 2011 Walker Cup
- Hosted 2014 AAM Scottish Open
- Original ballot box from 1780 preserved in clubhouse
- Original red jacket on display
Facilities
- Clubhouse
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