89. Cruden Bay – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012
Cruden Bay in Scotland has been ranked number 89 in Golf Monthly’s top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Architect: Old Tom Morris aided by Archie Simpson (1899) - redeveloped in 1926 by Tom Simpson and Herbert Fowler Stats: 6,287 yds, par 70, SSS 71 GF: Round/Day Ticket £80 Visitor information: During the week, very few restrictions, but very popular with visitors in Summer months so booking recommended W: crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 89 (No Change) Improvements since 2010 Ranking: Course: None
Panellists' Comments: "Definitely a maverick design; a heaving galleon of a course; creaking and groaning but majestic with wind in its sails... a pick and mix... a box of liquorice allsorts..." - "Tough to get to, but worth the journey, Cruden Bay is a blast from the past"
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