Stonehaven Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (W) | 66 | 5103 yards | 70.3 | 116 |
| White | 66 | 5103 yards | 64.9 | 107 |
| Yellow | 66 | 4804 yards | 63.5 | 104 |
| Yellow (W) | 66 | 4804 yards | 68.6 | 112 |
| Red | 67 | 4572 yards | 62.9 | 101 |
| Red (W) | 67 | 4572 yards | 67.3 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 64.9/107 W: 70.3/116 | 305 | 203 | 331 | 364 | 252 | 169 | 161 | 398 | 329 | 2512 | 272 | 416 | 376 | 190 | 170 | 159 | 482 | 315 | 211 | 2591 | 5103 |
| Yellow M: 63.5/104 W: 68.6/112 | 300 | 198 | 326 | 359 | 247 | 149 | 156 | 391 | 294 | 2420 | 257 | 396 | 376 | 171 | 165 | 132 | 447 | 268 | 172 | 2384 | 4804 |
| Handicap | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap (W) | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, CateringReviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Photo submitted by u314163433405 on 01/14/2024
-
6th tee Photo submitted by u1193975373 on 08/22/2023
-
Photo submitted by t1853944576 on 07/04/2023
-
Photo submitted by t1853944576 on 07/04/2023
-
Photo submitted by t1853944576 on 07/04/2023
-
Photo submitted by t1853944576 on 07/04/2023
-
Photo submitted by Pouxie on 05/28/2023
-
Photo submitted by Pouxie on 05/28/2023
-
Photo submitted by Pouxie on 05/28/2023
-
Photo submitted by dougmacnamara on 10/11/2021
-
Photo submitted by u314160798514 on 05/17/2021
-
Photo submitted by u314160798514 on 05/17/2021
-
Photo submitted by Raymondodj on 11/08/2019
-
Photo submitted by Raymondodj on 11/08/2019
-
Photo submitted by Raymondodj on 11/08/2019
-
Photo submitted by Raymondodj on 11/08/2019
-
Photo submitted by Serginho14 on 08/05/2019
-
Photo submitted by Serginho14 on 08/05/2019
Amazing views
Great little course didn’t know what to expect but was greeted with very friendly staff behind the bar, course is a real challenge with some great views. Will definitely play here again!
Stoney
Played on a very windy day, but that only added to the fun. Course was in great condition for the time off year. Warm welcome in the club house with good food. Would defo play again
The best coarse I’ve played on
Wonderfully picturesque coarse, difficult and challenging beautiful greens
Stonehaven is terrific - great course to include in a trip to Aberdeen!
Wonderful views on the rugged N/E coastline of Scotland straddling the Uplands and Lowlands dividing line. Lots of up and down holes to give you a good workout and test your golfing acumen!
We had terrific weather with light winds.
Fairways were well groomed, greens good but a bit slow - which most of the time was appreciated!
Highly recommended from a 13 handicap guy and 21 handicap woman!
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ⛳️
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.
Stunning course
Turned up for 0800 tee. Had course to myself till the 11th.
Beautiful course. Stunning views. Cant recommended enough.
Awesome Aberdeen Golf Package
St Andrews Value Golf Package
St Andrews Signature Golf Package
Ireland’s Best of the North West Golf Package
