Welcome to Cruden Bay Golf Club. Historic, authentic Scottish Links golf designed by Old Tom Morris. Consistently ranked a World Top 100 Course.
Expect unforgettable coastal scenery, a great challenge, and a genuinely warm Scottish welcome. Situated on the east coast of Scotland, 23 miles north of Aberdeen and only two hours drive from St Andrews, the 'Home of Golf'. Cruden Bay offers an internationally famous golfing experience, old fashioned links golf at its best, and on one of the best links experiences in Scotland. The original course
19/06/2026
Sunset over Cruden Bay 🌅
Evening is a magical time on the course. As the sun goes down, the long shadows show off every ripple, ridge, and contour of the dunes.
There is a total stillness out there that you only get at the end of the day.
17/06/2026
A club for everyone. 🤝
One of the best things about Cruden Bay is the mix of people you see out on the course. Our membership spans a wide demographic, from juniors just starting to fall in love with the game to those who have played these dunes for over fifty years.
It is a place where different generations share the same passion, the same laughs, and the same walk. No matter your age or experience, golf has a way of bringing everyone together.
15/06/2026
A different perspective. 🦅⛳️
Looking down on Cruden Bay from above shows the true scale of the links. The way the holes weave naturally through the massive dunes and run right along the beach is what makes this place so special.
It is a proper layout shaped entirely by nature.
13/06/2026
Shared moments. 👊
Golf on the links is a social game at its heart. Spending four hours out in the fresh air, sharing the highs and lows of the round with friends or family, is what it is all about. The course provides the challenge, but the company provides the memories.
Who is in your ultimate fourball for a round at Cruden Bay? Tag your favourite playing partners in the comments below. 👇
10/06/2026
Pure Cruden Bay. ⛳️ 🌊
There is a real sense of excitement as you step onto the 4th tee, as it is easily one of the finest settings anywhere in golf. With the historic Port Erroll on your left and a very tricky green to find, it requires absolute precision from the tee.
It is a proper test of links golf that stays with you long after the scorecard is signed.
07/06/2026
Proud to call this place home. 🏠 🌊
Cruden Bay is more than just a destination for golfers from across the world. At its heart, this is a club defined by its members and the local community that supports it.
From the historic Championship Course to the St Olaf, we are lucky to have a home that offers such a unique experience. It is the people, the stories in the clubhouse, and the shared passion for the game that truly make this place special.
A proper day on the links. 😍
That feeling when you finally step out onto the course at Cruden Bay. Just the fresh sea air, the massive dunes, and an experience that stays with you for a long, long time.
It simply never gets old.
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03/06/2026
National Fish and Chips Day. 🐟 🍟
There is no better way to finish a round on the links than with a classic plate of fish and chips in the clubhouse. With the views over the course and the sea, it is the perfect spot to sit back and refuel after a day of golf.
If you are joining us today, it is the ideal time to enjoy a local favourite.
31/05/2026
Good luck to all the teams in today’s Texas Scramble. 🤝
It is great to see the links so busy this morning for the event. The course is in fantastic shape, and we are looking forward to a day of great team golf.
Enjoy the round, and we look forward to seeing the scores back at the clubhouse later today.
28/05/2026
A busy day ahead for the Seniors Open Stableford. 🏌️♂️
The first groups are out and the links are in great shape for the competition. It is brilliant to see such a strong turnout for the event today.
Good luck to all the competitors.