Peterhead Golf Club - The Old Course
About
Peterhead Golf Club, one of Scotland's oldest clubs, offers two courses, the Old Course and the New Course. The Old Course was built as a nine-hole course in 1892 and extended to an 18-hole course in 1908. The golf course provides an excellent example of classic Scottish links golf. The course snakes along the east coast of Scotland, across valleys bordered y ancient sand dunes and covered with wild grasses. Gusty winds are a challenging factor on the course due to its seaside location. The Old Course at Petershead Golf Club is a formidable links course, but the layout is still accessible to both low and high handicappers.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70 | 6318 yards | 71.5 | 128 |
| White | 70 | 6142 yards | 70.8 | 126 |
| Yellow | 70 | 5704 yards | 68.8 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5382 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.5/128 | 345 | 148 | 362 | 402 | 420 | 176 | 349 | 534 | 457 | 3193 | 136 | 403 | 370 | 431 | 430 | 373 | 171 | 313 | 498 | 3125 | 6318 |
| White M: 70.8/126 | 339 | 138 | 362 | 375 | 396 | 176 | 349 | 486 | 457 | 3078 | 136 | 383 | 370 | 409 | 411 | 373 | 171 | 313 | 498 | 3064 | 6142 |
| Yellow M: 68.8/121 | 278 | 122 | 348 | 365 | 385 | 154 | 331 | 468 | 442 | 2893 | 118 | 337 | 341 | 397 | 413 | 309 | 148 | 262 | 486 | 2811 | 5704 |
| Red W: 72.3/125 | 268 | 117 | 335 | 353 | 376 | 131 | 280 | 452 | 376 | 2688 | 114 | 327 | 342 | 382 | 400 | 299 | 136 | 219 | 475 | 2694 | 5382 |
| Handicap | 5 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
Course Details
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Clubhouse, Showers, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Scotland (2024 #16)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by Pouxie on 05/30/2023
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Photo submitted by BRYSIE48 on 09/30/2022
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Photo submitted by BRYSIE48 on 09/30/2022
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Photo submitted by BRYSIE48 on 09/30/2022
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Photo submitted by BRYSIE48 on 09/30/2022
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Photo submitted by BRYSIE48 on 09/30/2022
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11th Green Photo submitted by u742089872 on 07/30/2017
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7th and 8th Photo submitted by u742089872 on 07/30/2017
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16th Green Photo submitted by u742089872 on 07/30/2017
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17th Green Photo submitted by u742089872 on 07/30/2017
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Photo submitted by JeffArenson on 07/25/2017
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Photo submitted by JeffArenson on 07/25/2017
Nice course
Course was in really good condition. Would happily come back and play again? But pace of play was fairly slow.
Peterhead oldest course in world
Bit of a walk to the club but very welcoming when you arrive. The course starts a little bit straight forward after the first . After hole 6 you're into the dunes and the course really becomes a gem. The vies along the coast are excellent and the couse is a test. Brilliant course will definitely try and get back. Thoroughly recommend this,must play course.
Excellent classic links course
Booking through GolfNow, at £25 this course will be hard to beat on value. The condition for October was very impressive, conditions you’ll simply not find on parkland courses at this time of year. The fairways were running faster than some greens I’ve played on recently, that’s saying something! So impressed, a hidden gem. Already planing a return visit for next year. A must play if you’re visiting Aberdeen or the surrounding areas. It will not disappoint, even on a rainy Sunday!
Links golf at its best!
Amazing course, beautiful location, friendly staff!
WOW
Really enjoyable course, holes 7-18 are so different from the opening 6. We played on a fairly calm day, still a stiff breeze coming back though,a hidden gem, stunning
Slow Start
Excellent course.
It nay seem a little pedestrian for the 1st 4 holes, but wow dies it wake up .
Really enjoyable round of golf.
Phenomenal
Not the biggest links fan but I could happily play this course every week and be a happy man!! Really tough conditions with the wind but just added to the experience!! Pro shop well stocked and staff brilliant. Catering and bar excellent really can’t recommend the place enough!! Will be back for sure
Stunning course
Played Peterhead with my son and from the. Moment we arrived we were treated like special guests..the course is fantastic one of our best links experiences in Scotland to date ..loved every minute of it and would play it again in a heartbeat ..thank you Peterhead for making our trip so special..
Round at Peterhead
We played Peterhead golf course several times when on holiday in Aberdeenshire last week and found it to be a lovely, underrated course, receiving a friendly welcome from both staff and members alike. I'd recommend Peterhead to anyone who is in the area.
Hidden Gem
Wow is the correct word. Amazing course, fantastic conditions and a warm welcome. This was one of the most enjoyable courses I have played this year and will definitely return.
Excellent course
Play it
Make your own mind up
I really enjoyed it but I’m not you. Do it yourself
Great course,played in a hurricane but thoroughly enjoyed it👍
Excellent value for money
Play the golf, enjoy the views. Interact with the friendly pro and then go over the bridge and get some wonderful smoked salmon.
One bridge too far
A very enjoyable day..The first time we had played a course where we had to park one side of a river and take our clubs and shoes accross a bridge. Very friendly welcome from the Secretary and staff. Dont judge the course on the first 3 holes. Once we played away from the club house on hole 4 the course came into its own. Not long but a good test of golf and some very good holes. Great views of the coast and sea. Hopefully we will get back before too long for another round. Great value.