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Trump International Golf Links Scotland Key Information
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| Address | Menie Estate, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, AB23 8YE |
| Phone Number | 01358 743300 |
| Website | https://www.trumpgolfscotland.com (opens in new tab) |
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| Green Fees | £195-£365 |
| Visitor Times | Available throughout season |
| Par | 72 |
| Slope Rating | 149 (Black), 145 (Gold), 140 (Blue), 133 (White), 130 (Green), 149 (Ladies White), 143 (Ladies Green), 131 (Ladies Red) |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Designed by | Martin Hawtree |
Golf Monthly Verdict
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This is a supremely striking course making use of exceptional, towering dune land. Martin Hawtree has created something very special on the Aberdeenshire coastline. A round here is as much of an experience as it is a game of golf. Fewer layouts consistently deliver the “wow” factor on a hole by hole basis. Views along the coast and out to the north sea are striking.
REASONS TO PLAY TRUMP INTERNATIONAL GOLF LINKS SCOTLAND
– Simply incredible stretch of dune land with tremendous views.
– A modern architectural marvel that has to be seen and played to be believed.
– A selection of hugely memorable holes, some great par 3s.
RANKINGS
UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses 2023/24 – 18
Since opening for play in 2012, Trump International Golf Links on the coast north of Aberdeen, has earned a reputation as one of the very best coastal courses in the country. Whatever views you have on the owners, the golfing offering is spectacular.
Set across an incredible stretch of links land with fairways wending between towering sand hills, past wild grasses and flowers, there are glimpses of the stunning, sprawling beach and great views up and down the coast.
Course designer Martin Hawtree spoke of how fortunate he was to work with this terrain and how keen he was to use the lie of the land to the greatest possible effect. He has managed it fantastically well.
From the par-3 3rd where the beach is revealed just yards behind the putting surface to the stunning 14th where the elevated tee looks down upon a sweeping fairway forging through the dunes, this is a stirring and hugely memorable layout.
There are no weak holes, it’s a triumph of design. There’s a wonderful blend of long and short holes and, with both nines starting and ending at the clubhouse, the wind helps and hurts equally on both sides.
The course can be set up to be supremely challenging and, when the wind blows, even the finest players will…
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