Aberdour Golf Club
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About
Aberdour Golf Club, in Fife, is located 30 miles south of St. Andrews, on the shores of the River Forth. Aberdour was founded in 1896 but didn't start developing a golf course at its current location until 1905. Starting as a nine-hole course, the other nine were added in 1914. Today, the 18 holes cover 5,460 years, spread over land overlooking sea cliffs and on raised beaches.
If you have a habit of slicing, Aberdour won't be a day at the beach. It rewards those who shoot straight and long. A number of holes even run along the River Forth, with views of Edinburgh across the way.
The course begins with two par 3s, not that it's an easy start. The first hole, named Bell House, is 155 yards from an elevated tee down to a rocky promontory. The second, named Firs, is 155 yards, starting from a rocky platform and shooting across a bay to an elevated green set into a steep hillside. The longest hole is the 10th - Ash Tree - the only par 5, 513 yards, starting with a slight dogleg from right to left. If you can get off a good second shot past the marker, you're left with a straight pitch.
Aberdour Golf Club welcomes visitors throughout the year. Tee reservations for parties can be made directly with the club manager. Starting times are 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sunday times are 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are not accepted on Saturdays. The course has a clubhouse overlooking the River Forth and the Riverside Lounge.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 5447 yards | 66.6 | 120 |
| Yellow | 67 | 5106 yards | 65.1 | 118 |
| Red | 68 | 4872 yards | 68.5 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 66.6/120 W: 71.8/125 | 160 | 159 | 347 | 283 | 338 | 162 | 247 | 357 | 367 | 2420 | 163 | 457 | 392 | 524 | 315 | 168 | 452 | 360 | 196 | 3027 | 5447 |
| Yellow M: 65.1/118 | 155 | 155 | 308 | 274 | 332 | 156 | 243 | 324 | 361 | 2308 | 142 | 417 | 377 | 513 | 273 | 159 | 378 | 353 | 186 | 2798 | 5106 |
| Red W: 68.5/119 | 141 | 148 | 283 | 272 | 327 | 153 | 237 | 315 | 346 | 2222 | 135 | 372 | 322 | 481 | 266 | 145 | 401 | 350 | 178 | 2650 | 4872 |
| Handicap | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | |||
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 |
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Photo submitted by greg1285 on 11/07/2023
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Photo submitted by kirky777 on 10/16/2023
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Photo submitted by kirky777 on 10/16/2023
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1st tee Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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2nd tee looking to green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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2nd green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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Looking back from 2nd green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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Photo submitted by gavingillie on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by gavingillie on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by MICKMCUMMINGS on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Forsky44 on 07/22/2022
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Looking down to 2nd fairway from 18th tee Photo submitted by u7100105 on 09/08/2021
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1st Hole Photo submitted by u7100105 on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by DANIELJAKE on 06/28/2021
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Photo submitted by DANIELJAKE on 06/28/2021
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1st tee Photo submitted by t76507087 on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by Brian5496328 on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u404337360 on 05/27/2017
Views
Enjoyed the game - every hole has a fantastic view of the sea, the other holes and surrounding countryside. A few quirky holes, loved it.
This course has great views
Absolutely stunning golf course by the far the best course played this year especially the 1st and 2nd holes what a way to start a game of golf greens in great condition definitely would play again.
Friday night Evening round 4 ball
From speaking to my friends we all agreed it was a great course to play highly recommend any other guys that fancy a round of golf at this course some challenging holes through out the 18. Great scenery and spotting some wildlife as we were going around.
Great Course!
Quite simply, a lovely course situated on the banks of the Forth. Quite short and reasonably easy to play so quite a quick round (depending on others!). In great condition currently.
Superb
Best course layout I have played stunning views around Firth of Forth and superb holes please please please book yourself a game here
Nice course
Some lovely holes around the water, rest of the course can’t match these. Course in good condition, no complaints for price paid.
Aberdour
Staff, clubhouse, golf pro shop, course all brilliant and worth a visit. Will play at as in for sure. FORE.
My first round at Aberdour
Fantastic golf course with some of the best views I've come across whilst playing.
Enjoyable round
Welcomed by the friendly pro which se a very good tone for the rest of the round. Very well kept course and fun to play!
Awsome course
Great course, great customer service, great food at club house, stunning views.
For mid November the course was in great condition, I can't wait to go back in summer.
Amazing course
Great course. Super customer service. Delicious food.
Great little course
Played here on nov 1st .
Due to covid we weren’t able to use all the facility’s normally available ,
The pro. Was friendly , and the shop well stock.
The course itself was a short challenging ,course with some great holes along or across the water.
The first played 4 clubs more into the wind. Lol.
Would highly recommend a visit here, I’ll definitely be re turning
Great wee course
Challenging Par 67 course with lovely views of Edinburgh and the Forth estuary. Some great holes and in great condition.
Aberdour Golf Course
A great course, that I have had the fortune of playing several times now and it does not disappoint! I had a GolfMate new to the game, so offered him to play here through Golf Now, and he jumped at the chance. The two wonderful par 3’s to start , there really is no where to equal the views on the starting tee, with on a clear day the views of the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh and the Islands, outstanding! The course is difficult in stages , However , is very Course manageable if you select the right club and shot and play the percentages. The greens were in excellent condition and the fairways were lush and easily found , Howe we all bunkers were GUR on the day as we have had several days of rain, but this does not detract from this excellent course. There is always a friendly welcome from the Pro Shop, and although the club house was closed , the shop is well stocked , informative and above all friendly. Aberdour is one of the best courses in Fife In my opinion.
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