21 Royal Aberdeen Balgownie
Royal Aberdeen Balgownie in Scotland has been ranked number 21 in Golf Monthly's 2010 Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland
21 Royal Aberdeen Balgownie
Architect: A Simpson, T Simpson, Braid Stats: 6,900 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £50-£120 Visitor information: Any day, after 15.30 weekends - and from any tees W: royalaberdeengolf.com 2008 Ranking: 23 (Up 2) Improvements since 2008 Rankings: Course: None advised Clubhouse: None advised
Set on rugged links land to the north of Aberdeen, the course is carved through impressive dunes, with a memorable front nine that forges out along the coastline and delivers a superbly eclectic mix of holes. Upon reaching the turn, the layout moves slightly inland and the back-nine holes are played on more of a plateau.
Panellists' comments: "The starting holes are visually fantastic - perhaps the UK's best links front nine"; "Immaculate condition"
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