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Aboyne Golf Club

The oldest club on Royal Deeside.
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The oldest club on Royal Deeside. 6,000 yards of impeccable fairways and faultless greens - a golfer's haven. Aboyne is the understated jewel in the Aberdeenshire golfing crown. Honoured to be chosen by the R&A to host the Ladies 'Coronation Foursomes' Area Finals 2018. Host venue Scottish Golf North-East Men's Open 2018: a World Amateur Ranking Qualifying Event. Situated only 70 miles from St Andrews, we are under an hour from Aberdeen International Airport. This immaculately maintained course presents one of the most memorable tests of inland golf in Scotland. Come and play our unique topography and enjoy one of the most varied and respected courses in the Home of Golf. Host of SG Junior Open Regional Qualifier 2017. Proud host of 2016 SG Women's County Finals 2016.

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About Aboyne Golf Club

The oldest club on Royal Deeside. 6,000 yards of impeccable fairways and faultless greens - a golfer's haven. Aboyne is the understated jewel in the Aberdeenshire golfing crown. Honoured to be chosen by the R&A to host the Ladies 'Coronation Foursomes' Area Finals 2018. Host venue Scottish Golf North-East Men's Open 2018: a World Amateur Ranking Qualifying Event. Situated only 70 miles from St Andrews, we are under an hour from Aberdeen International Airport. This immaculately maintained course presents one of the most memorable tests of inland golf in Scotland. Come and play our unique topography and enjoy one of the most varied and respected courses in the Home of Golf. Host of SG Junior Open Regional Qualifier 2017. Proud host of 2016 SG Women's County Finals 2016.

Total score of Aboyne Golf Club

8.2
Based on 9 reviews
Facilities
6.8Maintenance
8.2Clubhouse
6.7Value for money
7.8Hospitality
8.5Surroundings
8.9

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Aboyne
18 holes
8.1

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edskesmit
Silver
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Handicap: 15
Course flagAboyne
8.5
Review date July 21, 2026

Op Aboyne gespeeld ivm Royal Deeside Golfweek, vriendelijk ontvangst, vanuit het clubhuis goed zicht op hole 1, par 3 230 m, uitdagend, gaat omlaag, hole 2 de andere kant op omhoog. Geonduleerde baan en dat is dan zachtjes uitgedrukt. Fairways hard, droog, greens ook hard, dus hoog aanspelen is lastig, bump and run is beter. Rough is echt rough, Wil je absoluut niet inliggen, gelukkig spotters bij 3 holes, dat scheelt. Door de vele hobbels in de baan bounched je bal naar allerlei kanten die je liever niet wil, kortom best een uitdagende baan. Dus voorspellen helpt.

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robertkleihorst
Gold
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Handicap: 14.9
Course flagAboyne
8.0
Review date July 23, 2026

Bij aankomst op het P terrein zie je gelijk de eerste hole al ernaast liggen. En via de smalle weg naar de baan toe rijd je langs de 2e hole een par 3. De ontvangst is super vriendelijk en de uitleg hoe en waar te starten erg duidelijk. De baan is heuvelachtig maar goed te lopen met een E trolley. De oefenfaciliteiten zijn zoals vaak in Schotland een slagkooi bij de eerste green en en puttinggreen er naast. Verderop in de baan is er nog een chippingveld. De eerste 9 holes zijn voor iedere hcp geschikt om te spelen maar de tweede negen vragen toch om wat meer precieze slagen door de vele schuine fairways een echte uitdaging voor iedereen. Het onderhoud is meer dan prima en greens stak en lopen mooi. Na afloop nog een drankje gedaan op het terras waar je zicht heb op de baan en met de vriendelijke mensen die er werken neem je zomaar nog een drankje extra. Kortom een mooie ervaring en leuke golfbaan.

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kevin.04ross
Expert
Handicap: 8
Course flagAboyne
8.0
Review date September 21, 2023

Another beautiful course nestled in the Cairngorms. Aboyne is a short drive from Ballater where we’d played a few days before and arguably a slightly nicer course or a bit of a more interesting design but only marginally.


The first hole is a pretty long downhill par 3 at around 190 meters but the rest of the first 9 aren’t too tricky, with mainly tree lined fairways and not a huge amount of thick rough to contend with. The course starts to get super interesting and challenging on the back 9 as the fairways narrow, there’s fewer places to miss and it becomes a bit more hilly. The stretch from holes 10-16 really dictates how well your round can go, it’s the part of the course where you have to manage it really well. It really isn’t a long courses at 5,200 meters off the yellow tees so not sure you need to get your driver out too much but it is par 68 with plenty of par 3’s.


The course was in really good condition, nice lush fairways and very good greens and the views surrounding the course are special as with most courses in this area.


The practice facilities are a bit limited with only a putting green and a net but for £53 for a round on a Saturday I think it’s very good value for what you get.

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ldubini373
Gold
Handicap: 16
Course flagAboyne
7.2
Review date June 4, 2023

Mi era stato consigliato da un compagno di partita trovato casualmente a Pitlochry: nonostante la giornata estiva non mi ha entusiasmato, per meglio dire le prime 9 buche sono veramente piatte e monotone mentre le seconde 9 sono molto divertenti. La manutenzione è perfetta e l’accoglienza molto gentile. Non rientra però nella lista dei miei preferiti.

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Michel Hamelin
Gold
Handicap: 10.5
Course flagAboyne
8.5
Review date May 17, 2022

Excellent accueil, j’ai joué avec Andrew, golfeur local, très sympa! Parcours très varié qui mérite le détour. L’entretien est excellent même sous les arbres.

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Aboyne provides a fine test for golfers of all abilities. The setting, by the Loch of Aboyne, is superb with splendid views of the River Dee valley, ranging from Clachnaben to the distant peak of Lochnagar and onwards to the HRH the Queens royal residence at Balmoral. Aboyne presents a rich variety of memorable holes making the most of the natural variations in the terrain which is a mix of rolling parkland with inviting fairways and elevated links-like heathland with tighter targets on the back nine. Caledonian pine and mature oak trees and water are in play on many holes, with the Loch of Aboyne being a notable feature. The course lies on a free-draining soil and enjoys a surprisingly dry micro-climate. It is exceptionally well-maintained.

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LocationFormaston Park, Aboyne AB34 5HPCall+44 (0)13398 86328Plan routeClick hereClosest airportAberdeen Airport (37km)Websitehttp://www.aboynegolfclub.co.ukSocials
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What is the green fee price?

£40.00. You can book or reserve a tee time at Aboyne Golf Club via Leading Courses by clicking the corresponding buttons on the top of the page

What is the phone number?

+44 (0)13398 86328

Where is it located?

Formaston Park, Aboyne AB34 5HP

Is there a driving range?

yes

Can you rent golf clubs?

yes

How many holes are there?

18 holes in total

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