Aberdour Golf Club

About
Aberdour Golf Club, in Fife, is located 30 miles south of St. Andrews, on the shores of the River Forth. Aberdour was founded in 1896 but didn't start developing a golf course at its current location until 1905. Starting as a nine-hole course, the other nine were added in 1914. Today, the 18 holes cover 5,460 years, spread over land overlooking sea cliffs and on raised beaches.
If you have a habit of slicing, Aberdour won't be a day at the beach. It rewards those who shoot straight and long. A number of holes even run along the River Forth, with views of Edinburgh across the way.
The course begins with two par 3s, not that it's an easy start. The first hole, named Bell House, is 155 yards from an elevated tee down to a rocky promontory. The second, named Firs, is 155 yards, starting from a rocky platform and shooting across a bay to an elevated green set into a steep hillside. The longest hole is the 10th - Ash Tree - the only par 5, 513 yards, starting with a slight dogleg from right to left. If you can get off a good second shot past the marker, you're left with a straight pitch.
Aberdour Golf Club welcomes visitors throughout the year. Tee reservations for parties can be made directly with the club manager. Starting times are 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Sunday times are 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are not accepted on Saturdays. The course has a clubhouse overlooking the River Forth and the Riverside Lounge.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 67 | 5447 yards | 66.6 | 120 |
Yellow | 67 | 5106 yards | 65.1 | 118 |
Red | 68 | 4872 yards | 68.5 | 119 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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White M: 66.6/120 W: 71.8/125 | 160 | 159 | 347 | 283 | 338 | 162 | 247 | 357 | 367 | 2420 | 163 | 457 | 392 | 524 | 315 | 168 | 452 | 360 | 196 | 3027 | 5447 |
Yellow M: 65.1/118 | 155 | 155 | 308 | 274 | 332 | 156 | 243 | 324 | 361 | 2308 | 142 | 417 | 377 | 513 | 273 | 159 | 378 | 353 | 186 | 2798 | 5106 |
Red W: 68.5/119 | 141 | 148 | 283 | 272 | 327 | 153 | 237 | 315 | 346 | 2222 | 135 | 372 | 322 | 481 | 266 | 145 | 401 | 350 | 178 | 2650 | 4872 |
Handicap | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | |||
Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 67 |
Handicap (W) | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by GMcW96 on 02/10/2025
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Photo submitted by GMcW96 on 02/10/2025
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Looking back from 2nd green to the tee Photo submitted by t110514531 on 12/18/2024
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Photo submitted by t962585722 on 11/23/2024
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Photo submitted by t962585722 on 11/23/2024
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Photo submitted by GOTRAIL on 06/23/2024
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Photo submitted by GOTRAIL on 06/23/2024
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Photo submitted by GOTRAIL on 06/23/2024
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Photo submitted by greg1285 on 11/07/2023
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Photo submitted by kirky777 on 10/16/2023
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Photo submitted by kirky777 on 10/16/2023
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1st tee Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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2nd tee looking to green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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2nd green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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Looking back from 2nd green Photo submitted by Stillgame11 on 10/14/2023
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Photo submitted by gavingillie on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by gavingillie on 07/01/2023
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Photo submitted by MICKMCUMMINGS on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by Forsky44 on 07/22/2022
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Looking down to 2nd fairway from 18th tee Photo submitted by u7100105 on 09/08/2021
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1st Hole Photo submitted by u7100105 on 09/08/2021
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Photo submitted by DANIELJAKE on 06/28/2021
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Photo submitted by DANIELJAKE on 06/28/2021
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1st tee Photo submitted by t76507087 on 05/18/2021
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Photo submitted by Brian5496328 on 10/22/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by t74799574 on 08/29/2020
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Photo submitted by u404337360 on 05/27/2017
Excellent
We had the course to ourselves due to a storm passing. The storm cleared at hole 6 and ended like a summer evening.
Temp tee boxes, but well maintained and level. Played off matts on the fairway. The course was I great condition and the greens were excellent.
Some real challenging holes if not fining the green or fairway and easier hole where not penalised for being off target.
Great round.great meal and hospitality in the bar and club house was fantastic.
No complaints.
Great course!
Great stretch of holes on the water some lovely par 3’s.
Gem of a course with friendly staff!!
I had been wanting to play Aberdour for a while. Wow!! What a stunning course. Couple of winter greens due to time of year but course was in great condition. I can’t wait to play it again in the summer. Staff in pro shop offered a friendly smile and some advice. Great feel to this course. I will be back.
Hidden gem ,
Cracking course and always in good condition ,pro always welcoming
Friendly staff, enjoyable round of golf on winter greens, picturesque course with lovely scenery with some challenging holes, particularly enjoyed the first three holes and 10,11 and 12
Great staff
Lovely little course. Stunning views. Probably not good for the big hitters but perfect for us.
Best open holes I’ve played and the rest was great too!
Always been on my list and it didn’t disappoint! Fab opening 2 holes- out to the water and across the water for challenging start. Course has its all
Elevated tee boxes, undulations- consistent greens, my only negative is it’s not the longest of courses, but still has its fair share of mixed challenges. Excellent value for money just for the scenery. My favourite course this year.
Outstanding opening holes and the rest.
Always been on my list to play, someone said best opening holes in Scotland- I couldn’t agree more! But the rest was outstanding as well. Not the longest of courses with a few more par 3 and 4 than I’m normal to. But this course has it all, elevation, undulations, tiers on greens. Would recommend white boxes for added value. Greens fast consistent and firm. Over all one to the best courses I’ve played this year.
Aberdour GC
An enjoyable round was had. Some great views and the first two holes are great. Shame the 2nd winter tee changed the hole so much, surely a May could be used to protect and still take the shot over the beach. Course was in great condition with a good pace of play.
Very scenic
Unfortunately due to weeks of heavy rain it was very wet and slippery in places, consequently a few winter greens however the scenery means we will be back in summer to see it at its best
Stunning views
If you get the weather like we did, this place is pretty special. After a lot of rain, course was in great condition. It’s a short course, you can score well here with many reachable par 4’s. Play can be a bit slow because of this, but with the views it’s such a bad thing.
Aberdour
Played for first time , fantastic little corse with fantastic scenery, on a plus note , weather was great and golf good , would highly recommend, and will be back .
Great wee seaside course
Best 3hrs I've spent in ages, the pro was brilliant at customer services, could not fault this wee seaside course, fantastic views and in great condition. will play again when up in Scotland in the future.