Classic dunes links · Aberdeenshire

Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course

Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland · Area: Aberdeen & the North East

Can we play it?

Yes, seven days a week. Weekend visitor times are afternoons only, and players should bring a handicap certificate or certificate of competence. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

• Access

  Visitors daily; weekends Saturday after 2pm and Sunday after 12.30pm. Main season 2 May–4 October 2027.

• The catch

  No buggies at all, even with a medical certificate, because of the terrain. Weekend tee times are afternoon only.

• Our tip

  Summer and shoulder green fees include 9 holes on the St Olaf course, the day before, the day of or the day after. Use it for a warm-up loop.

Course type

Links

Visitor days

Daily · Sat after 2pm, Sun after 12.30pm

Handicap limit

No number published; bring a handicap certificate or certificate of competence

Green fee

$225–$350£170–£265 · 2027 · checked 15 Oct 2026

Rates

2027: main season (2 May–4 Oct) weekday £245, 36 holes £310, weekend £265; shoulder (29 Mar–30 Apr and 6–31 Oct) £170 (£175 weekends), 36 holes £215. Summer and shoulder include 9 holes on St Olaf. Winter 2 Nov 2026–28 Mar 2027 £120.

How to book

With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct

Caddies

2027: single caddie £75 ($100) plus gratuity; forecaddie £90 (2 players), £105 (3), £120 (4). Cash only (nearest ATM 10 miles away). Not guaranteed. 2026 single caddie £70.

Buggies and trolleys

No buggies, even with a medical exemption. 2027: electric trolley £25 / £40 day; push trolley £7 / £10 day; hire clubs £60.

Nearest airport

Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) · about 40 min

How to get a tee time

Put Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course in your trip and the specialists handle the booking.

Build a trip around Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course

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2027 dates to know

• Main season 2 May–4 Oct 2027; shoulder 29 Mar–30 Apr and 6–31 Oct 2027.
• Annual course maintenance was 5–6 Oct 2026; 2027 maintenance dates not yet published.

FAQ

Can visitors play Cruden Bay?

Yes, every day. At weekends visitors tee off after 2pm on Saturday and after 12.30pm on Sunday.

Can you book Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course for us?

Yes. Build your trip with Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.

Can we book it ourselves?

Yes, directly with the club. If Cruden Bay Golf Club, Championship Course is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.

What handicap do we need?

No number is set, but bring a handicap certificate or certificate of competence; players must be of a reasonable standard.

Is there a dress code?

'Casual but smart' on the course and in the clubhouse. No football or rugby tops.

How much is a caddie?

£75 ($100) plus gratuity in 2027, in cash. Forecaddies £90–£120 per group.

Can we take a buggy?

No. The club can't offer buggies, even with a medical certificate, because of the terrain.

1. 1. Cruden Bay GC: Tee Time Bookings and Green Fees (2027)15 Oct 2026
2. 2. Cruden Bay GC: Visitor Information (handicap, dress, cancellation)15 Oct 2026
3. 3. Cruden Bay GC: Caddie & Rental Services (2026 caddie fees, cash only)15 Oct 2026
4. 4. Cruden Bay GC: Home15 Oct 2026

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