Ballater Golf Club

Victoria Rd,

Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5LX

  • Office

    +44 (0)13397 55 567
  • Pro shop

    +44 (0)13397 55 658
  • Fax

    +44 (0)13397 55 057
  • Golf pro

    Bill Yule

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Residential setting.

  • Designer:

    James Braid

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6112
5638
5307
Par
70
67
71
SSS or slope
60
67
71

Location

Latitude:

57.045154

Longitude:

-3.048749

How to get there:

42 miles W of Aberdeen

From Aberdeen follow the A93 Deeside Road for approximately 45 miles, through Banchory and Aboyne, to Ballater. In the centre of Ballater turn left into Golf Road, and follow road for less than 1 mile to golf.

Ballater Golf Club

3-star: Good course – an enjoyable test for your game.

Est. 1892

Ballater Golf Club: On the edge of the Cairngorm mountains in the Scottish Highlands, the golf course at Ballater is laid out alongside the banks of the River Dee. This part-open, part-wooded course provides a fine test for golfers of all levels, and is a favourite with local and visiting golfers alike.

The well-maintained fairways and greens are arranged over gently undulating terrain, more in-keeping with its riverside location, than reflecting the steeper contours of the picturesque wooded hills beyond the course.

List of courses: Scotland - North East

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Handicap required.

Green fees

Contact club for green fee details.

Other information

Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire

Practice facilities

No

Did you know?

Approx eight miles to the west of Ballater is the royal residence of Balmoral, where the royal family have traditionally spent their summer holidays. The turrets of Balmoral Castle can be glimpsed from the A93 (Deeside Road).

Where2Stay

  • Darroch Learg HotelAA Top 200 UK Hotel

    Braemer Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5UX

    +44 (0)13397 55 443

    Visit website

    Located in fashionable Royal Deeside, Darroch Learg boasts a wonderful vantage point above Ballater, on the slopes of Craigendarroch, the rocky 'Hill of Oaks' which creates such a fine backdrop to the village. The house was built in 1888 as a country residence; it still retains the ambience and relaxing informality which makes you feel like a house guest in a private mansion.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Ballater

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

  • Deeside Hotel3-star

    Braemar Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5RQ

    +44 (0)13397 55 420

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    A traditional, family run Victorian Hotel in the picturesque village of Ballater, Royal Deeside. A relaxed and comfortable 'home from home' with 10 individual bedrooms and excellent Scottish cuisine.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Ballater

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      No

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