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4.4
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4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
90.2%
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4.0
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5.0
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3.0
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4.2
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4.4
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4.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 68
Length 5103 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.9

Set on the Braes of Cowie and providing spectacular views of the North Sea, Stonehaven Golf Club near Aberdeen has earned a reputation as a challenging short course that dazzles players with its epic scenery, including awe-inspiring views of the town of Stonehaven and the ancient fortress of Dunnottar Castle. Founded in 1888, Stonehaven Golf Club has only improved with time.

Featuring forced carries over deep gullies, and short holes set along steep cliffs - where you can often see dolphins and seals and other marine life in Stonehaven Bay - the golf course plays to just over 5,000 yards, but still provides a challenging play for golfers of all levels. Stonehaven is renowned for its immaculate and tricky greens and well-manicured fairways.

Of further interest to golfers that make Stonehaven Golf Club a part of their Scotland golf package, the Highland Fault line - which divides Scotland from east to west - runs through the golf course. In fact, on both holes No. 13 and No. 15, players will have a forced carry directly over the fault line over a gap known as "The Gully." Known for its epic beauty, Stonehaven will soon have a new course to crow about, an 18-hole championship course to be designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus and his world-class design team.

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Course Details

Year Built 1888

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, Switch
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering
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4.4
55 Reviews (55)
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Stonehaven visit Sept 9th

Been here before so that's why I travelled 6 hours to get here from England mainly because I love the course and try and visit at least once a year...Its a challenging test and some greens are blind...course in great condition and staff polite and friendly as always and so too the members always willing to say hi...Would highly recommend a visit...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Golf at Stonehaven

We had an excellent afternoon playing golf at Stonehaven. The course was in excellent condition, we were also very fortunate with the weather also being perfect.

The course location is spectacular with amazing views over the North Sea and along the coast. Players on the course and staff were all very friendly.

I would thorough recommend playing this course.

Alan

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Quirky, small greens loads of par 3s.

Played stonehaven on a windy and it was torture so don't let the 66 par fool you. Greens are small to hit and in good condition. Some of the best views I've had on a golf course. I paid £22 when I played and don't think I'd pay much more than that. I'd like to play it on a nice sunny day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Peter

Course in good condition apart from a few mossy greens.

Great scenery and weather was fine.

Pace of play was slow due to some female golfers who are unsure of the rules of the game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would make a great 9 hole course

The course layout is haphazard and crowded. They seem to have squeezed as many homes as they can in to a small area where play crisscrosses over several fairways.

Stunning natural views of the cliffs and sea.

Course in great condition.

Expensive for what it is but worth a visit to tick off on your list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A great wee Gem!!!

Beautiful wee costal course. Scenery is stunning which would rival Pebble beach. The course isn’t long but some tricky short par 4s & long par 3s make this a test for all handicaps.

The welcome we received in the clubhouse was very warm. The manager & barman both chatted away & obviously take pride in their course. We had a snack after our round which was lovely & definitely value for money. The views from the clubhouse were breathtaking ❤️. Looking forward to returning soon with some other friends to introduce them to this Gem ⛳️

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning course

Turned up for 0800 tee. Had course to myself till the 11th.

Beautiful course. Stunning views. Cant recommended enough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Stunning course

We were excited to play this course because of the wonderful landscape.. The scenery is spectacular, with gorgeous views,.

The course is very challenging, and playing with unexpected wonderful weather has added even more pleasure to it! Many blind holes, but well marked by high poles indicating the direction.. The staff was extremely kind and helped in explaining the most difficult holes carefully. Very good value for money. The only regret, we could not have lunch because of a private event, but we will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun shortish course some challenges

Course goes right out on cliffs just to north if Stonehaven. The holes zig zag and include 2 across a small ravine (circa 100 yds to clear). Spectacular views. People in club house friendly as were members. 1 of the few to make an effort for international visitors. Playing mid October course was in good condition. The greens are slow because of the type of grass used but were generally good. As with many links courses greens relatively small.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Seaside Golf Around!

Really enjoyed this course! Holes 8-11 are a great break from the side hill action on the rest of the course. We experienced all kinds of weather including high winds, rain, sunshine and finished seeing a rainbow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Links course

We were welcomed on arrival. The course was quiet as it was raining and we had the additional problem that the clouds coming over meant the flag could not always be seen especially when playing over the gorge to the other side ! Luckily we had friendly advice from other golfers. Definitely one in my book to play again, hopefully when the sun is shining so we can see the flags and enjoy the sea views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

stunning

Course great supplemented by some stunningly picturesque and quirky golf challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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