Course recommendations - Aberdeen area

[sam85]

I’m up in Aberdeen for 4 days in April playing Peterhead, Fraserburgh and both courses at Trump. I’m looking for recommendations of somewhere to play on the way home. Don’t mind taking a bit of a detour if the course is worth it, not up that way very often. Had considered trying to enter the ballot for the old course but not sure what the chances are in April.

Any recommendations of things to do, places to eat etc while up there also greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Only one answer

Cruden Bay

 

[Hobbit]

If it’s somewhere on the way home, assuming you’re going down the M74/M6, Southerness or Silloth. If you’re looking for an overnighter at either I’d choose Dumfries or Carlisle.

 

[KenL]

Only one answer

Cruden Bay

There are plenty answers.

Where is home? Do you watch somewhere near Aberdeen or further south? Are you doing A1 or A74?

What’s your budget for the last round?

Edit…
If you want to play the Old Course, you’ll have a higher chance in April than in high summer.

Jubilee and New course are both excellent. Kingsbarns or Dumbarnie also highly rated but expensive in Fife.

 

[IanM]

I also took an inference that the recommendation was for near Aberdeen Cruden is wonderful.

Course on way home opens the doors to a multitude of possibilities

 

[Arthur Wedge]

There are plenty answers.

Where is home? Do you watch somewhere near Aberdeen or further south? Are you doing A1 or A74?

What’s your budget for the last round?

Edit…
If you want to play the Old Course, you’ll have a higher chance in April than in high summer.

Jubilee and New course are both excellent. Kingsbarns or Dumbarnie also highly rated but expensive in Fife.

The title says Aberdeen area for recommendations

Hence why Cruden Bay

 

[Hobbit]

The title says Aberdeen area for recommendations

Hence why Cruden Bay

Second sentence of the op says “somewhere to play on the way home.”

Definitely agree with Cruden Bay if he’s looking for another course up there.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Second sentence of the op says “somewhere to play on the way home.”

Definitely agree with Cruden Bay if he’s looking for another course up there.

Cruden Bay is on the way home from Aberdeen


List is endless from Aberdeen to Surrey - guess we just need to know how far @sam85 wants to travel before playing

 

[Hobbit]

Cruden Bay is on the way home from Aberdeen


List is endless from Aberdeen to Surrey - guess we just need to know how far @sam85 wants to travel before playing

Er no, Cruden Bay is only on the way home if you’re heading north. It’s 30 miles north of Aberdeen.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Er no, Cruden Bay is only on the way home if you’re heading north. It’s 30 miles north of Aberdeen.

Of course doh

 

[KenL]

Only one answer

Cruden Bay

Could Royal Aberdeen have also been an answer?

 

[KenL]

Er no, Cruden Bay is only on the way home if you’re heading north. It’s 30 miles north of Aberdeen.

Assuming they don’t live in John O’Groats.

 

[abjectplop]

If looking to stay in Aberdeen area after Trump, then Murcar and Royal Aberdeen are 10 mins away and both are great. If heading south, Old Course should be on shoulder season prices so worth trying the ballot as you've said. Carnoustie obviously not far down the road from Aberdeen either, they do reduced green fees in April also. Personal favourite of mine in Fife is Elie. If you're looking at a change from links, then consider Blairgowrie Rosemount on the way south.

 

[Hobbit]

If looking to stay in Aberdeen area after Trump, then Murcar and Royal Aberdeen are 10 mins away and both are great. If heading south, Old Course should be on shoulder season prices so worth trying the ballot as you've said. Carnoustie obviously not far down the road from Aberdeen either, they do reduced green fees in April also. Personal favourite of mine in Fife is Elie. If you're looking at a change from links, then consider Blairgowrie Rosemount on the way south.

Ooh, I’d forgotten about Elie. Great course…

 

[KenL]

If looking to stay in Aberdeen area after Trump, then Murcar and Royal Aberdeen are 10 mins away and both are great. If heading south, Old Course should be on shoulder season prices so worth trying the ballot as you've said. Carnoustie obviously not far down the road from Aberdeen either, they do reduced green fees in April also. Personal favourite of mine in Fife is Elie. If you're looking at a change from links, then consider Blairgowrie Rosemount on the way south.

Rosemount is wonderful. I’m playing Ladybank for the first time at the end of May. Hearing good things about there.

 

[sam85]

Sorry title was a little misleading, whilst I will be based in Aberdeen for the week I’m looking for suggestions on the way back home, ideally anywhere within 2 hours south of Aberdeen. I had looked at Cruden Bay, it’s still a potential as from what I’m hearing it’s worth going out of my way to play.

 

[abjectplop]

Rosemount is wonderful. I’m playing Ladybank for the first time at the end of May. Hearing good things about there.

Ladybank is a gem

 

[KenL]

Sorry title was a little misleading, whilst I will be based in Aberdeen for the week I’m looking for suggestions on the way back home, ideally anywhere within 2 hours south of Aberdeen. I had looked at Cruden Bay, it’s still a potential as from what I’m hearing it’s worth going out of my way to play.

Budget?

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Could Royal Aberdeen have also been an answer?

Same with Murcar as well but for me Cruden Bay is just a stunning course

Best in the area

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Sorry title was a little misleading, whilst I will be based in Aberdeen for the week I’m looking for suggestions on the way back home, ideally anywhere within 2 hours south of Aberdeen. I had looked at Cruden Bay, it’s still a potential as from what I’m hearing it’s worth going out of my way to play.

It’s very much worth going out of your way - imo it’s the best course around that area


But Ellie is a great shout