21 Royal Aberdeen Balgownie
Architect: A Simpson, T Simpson, Braid Stats: 6,900 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £50-£120 Visitor information: Any day, after 15.30 weekends - and from any tees W: royalaberdeengolf.com 2008 Ranking: 23 (Up 2) Improvements since 2008 Rankings: Course: None advised Clubhouse: None advised
Set on rugged links land to the north of Aberdeen, the course is carved through impressive dunes, with a memorable front nine that forges out along the coastline and delivers a superbly eclectic mix of holes. Upon reaching the turn, the layout moves slightly inland and the back-nine holes are played on more of a plateau.
Panellists' comments: "The starting holes are visually fantastic - perhaps the UK's best links front nine"; "Immaculate condition"
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