Est. 1909 · Aberdeen
Welcome to Murcar Links Golf Club
A classic traditional links golf course with panoramic views across the North Sea, 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre.
On the linksThe 7th, Serpentine
The Championship Course
Championship Links Golf at Murcar Links Golf Club
In 1909, Archie Simpson, the Professional and Keeper of the Green at Murcar Links’ neighbouring course, Royal Aberdeen, gave advice on the original layout on a stretch of marvellously rugged coast running north from Aberdeen. The celebrated golf course designer James Braid advised on alterations and refinements to the Murcar Championship course and also laid out the club’s nine-hole Strabathie course in the 1930s. Play is essentially over the same historic layout today.
Explore the course
The Card
Par 71, Five Sets of Tees
Murcar Links Championship course has a par of 71 and a standard scratch rating of 73. There are 5 sets of tees to select from, with the back tees (6,462 yds) having a USGA rating of 72.8 and a USGA slope rating of 136.
“Murcar Links Is as Fine a Links Course as You Could Wish to Play”
Paul Lawrie · 1999 Open Champion
and, without doubt, “a hidden gem”: Peter Alliss, TV Commentator and former Ryder Cup player
Two Courses
A Complete Golfing Experience
Having invested in a state-of-the-art irrigation system in 2024, as well as a recent refurbishment of the Clubhouse facilities, Murcar Links Golf Club offers a complete golfing experience from arrival to departure.
The Championship Course
Not for the beginner or the faint-hearted: a truly challenging test of golf.
Course overview
The Strabathie Course
Shorter and more forgiving, but mind the Strabathie burn.
About Strabathie
Practice Facilities
A full-length range with covered bays and a short game area.
The practice ground
Championship Pedigree
A European Tour Venue
Murcar Links hosted the R&A Men’s & Women’s Home Internationals in 2024, having previously hosted the R&A 123rd Amateur Championship qualifying rounds in 2018. The course is a European Tour venue, hosting the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play in 2016. The pedigree of Murcar Links Championship course is well established.
What They Say
Murcar Links is as fine a links course as you could wish to play
A hidden gem
Murcar is a fabulous and traditional links with elevated tees, gorse and wide views out to sea
Murcar impressively holds its own in stellar company on Aberdeenshire’s glittering coastline. A playable seaside classic
An amazing site for golf
Club History
An Iconic James Braid & Archie Simpson Course in Aberdeen
Established in 1909 to the design of Archie Simpson, with later refinements made in the 1930s by the celebrated golf course designer James Braid, Murcar Links has also undergone alterations and improvements that are sympathetic to what Simpson and Braid set out to achieve, under the watchful eye of Graeme J Webster’s Team Niblick Ltd.
Gary Player The Legend
Your greens are by far the best! you have the secret
Gary Player · 9-time major winner
We were honoured to welcome 9-time major winner Mr Gary Player and his good friend Mr David King to the club. A true gentleman, Mr Player took the time to chat to everyone and made it a truly special day at Murcar Links Golf Club.
See the dayGreat Feedback
“A Must Play Golf Course”
From visiting golfers, in their own words.
A must play golf course
Excellent, fantastic course and wonderful challenge, I want to keep going on how how much I loved Murcar and want to keep coming back for the rest of my life!
Had a lovely day at Murcar Links, Gary was the consumate gentleman, full of energy and hospitality. Truly enjoyed the golf course. The lady in the bar was also quite lovely
Gary gave us a friendly welcome and introduced us to the elements of the course The clubhouse was great as were the practice facilities. Course was fantastic but a fair challenge.
Course is is excellent condition, staff members and caddies (particularly Joe) were all welcoming and great ambassadors for the club. A must play course.
Excellent visit, a few holes that don’t require a longer carry. A wonderful experience, beautiful course and the staff were exceptional. Thank You
At the Club
Membership, Booking & Competitions
Live competition results: Golf Genius
Getting Here
On the North East Coast of Scotland
Murcar Links, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8BD
A Warm Welcome Awaits You
A warm welcome awaits you at Murcar Links Golf Club. Visit us and enjoy golf at its best.