Beach Rd,
Newburgh, Aberdeenshire AB41 6BY
Office
+44 (0) 1358 789 058Pro shop
+44 (0) 1358 789 058Website
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Robbie Stewart (PGA, Teaching Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland directly alongside the River Ythan, overlooking the North Sea and Sands of Forvie National Nature Reserve.
Designer:
Original nine-hole course laid out by Mr McAndrew (1918), extended to 18 holes by Greens of Scotland (1994).
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o.5 mi S of Newburgh / 13 mi N of Aberdeen.
Newburgh Links
Newburgh Links Golf Club (formerly Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club) is home to a wonderfully natural and locally popular golf course, which is located alongside the River Ythan. This seaside links course, laid out in two nine-hole loops, contains a variety of attractive holes and features, while offering lovely views of the Ythan Estuary, Forvie sand dunes, Newburgh beach, and the North Sea.
With an older and more classic back-nine, and a more recent and modern front-nine, Newburgh lays down an enjoyable test of golf. It also offers a significantly more affordable rate than some of its loftier neighbours, which you might be in the area to play ... the likes of Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen, Trump Aberdeen or Murcar perhaps.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
The attractive coastal village of Newburgh in Aberdeenshire (not to be confused with the Newburgh in Fife), lies at the mouth of the River Ythan, not too far north from the city of Aberdeen. The area is famous for the Sands of Forvie National Nature Reserve, a huge natural dune system, which can be seen across the river from the golf course. The dunes are home to a large colony of grey and common seals.
32 Main Street, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire AB41 6BL.
+44 (0)1358 789 444
Visit websiteOverlooking the peaceful Ythan Estuary and reputedly home of the original sticky toffee pudding, the 3-star Udny Arms Hotel is located just a short walk from Newburgh on Ythan golf course and Aberdeenshire's sandy beaches.
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Newburgh Links; Trump International
Murcar Links; Royal Aberdeen; Cruden Bay.
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