Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is the 6th oldest golf club in the world. Known for its stunning setting, authentic links design and competitive history, the club recently hosted the 2014 Scottish Open on the European Tour.
At 6,861 yards the Balgownie course at Royal Aberdeen is not long by modern standards, but it serves up a host of challenges as it makes it way along the North Sea coastline. The course was originally designed by Archie and Robert Simpson from Carnoustie and later lengthened and re-bunkered by the legendary James Braid.
Anyone who visits Royal Aberdeen will likely arrive having heard many superlatives describing the opening stretch of holes. Many may be prepared to be underwhelmed by what it has to offer. All, typically, leave truly overwhelmed and impressed by the challenge, look and character of front nine.
Royal Aberdeen recently hosted the 2014 Scottish Open, won by Justin Rose. It was also the first sign of Rory McIlroy's recently stretch of great form, with an opening round course record 64, and this below.
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