An excellent golf course with some tough bunkers to get out of. The rough is not that long because…read moreof the recent dry spell. Greens are a pleasure to putt. We had members who caddied for us. With their local knowledge and expertise the game was most enjoyable. My caddy played of +2! But we still have to hit straight as any errant shots would end up in disaster.

By far, the best all around experience our group had over 5 rounds of golf. The guys who helped us…read morewere so fun and I had a good score. Thank you.

For the record, I shot a bogey on 18th better than Jean Van de Velde! I can't believe they've…read moreetched is name into the cement where he hit it into the water known as Barry Burn. Amazing course with stunning views of the coast. Expect to play in the wind and hail at times even in April. We were worried when it snowed the night before but the course told us to come out anyways and would wait until the weather improved which it did. The temperature was 38 degrees when we started and ended at 45 degrees. It was still one of the greatest days of golf that I could remember.

4.5 stars Sometimes an opportunity presents itself and you…read morecompletely blow it. I showed up to play Murcar but forgot to pack my game. The round haunts me to this day. Murcar was a beautiful course and don't just take me at my word. Peter Alliss, the golf commentator, described it as: "A hidden gem" and Paul Lawrie, the 1999 Open champion who lives just a few miles away said: "Murcar is as fine a links course as you could wish to play." The course was established in 1909 under the design of Archie Simpson, with later refinements made in the 1930's by the celebrated golf course designer James Braid. Solid layout, beautiful and true greens and quite appealing to the eye. This is quite a gem. I just wish I could play it again -- and not hack my way around the course this time. Last time I couldn't wait to get off the course -- and have been wanting to go back and play it again ever since that day. Sorry, this turned out to be more of a confession than review...food is art, golf potentially tragic -- yelp should not mix the two.

Murcar doesn't have the class of Royal Aberdeen but its still a good test once you get up onto the…read more4th. The clubhouse catering is particularly good, wide choice, all handmade by the looks and taste of it.

Love to golf and had to come here for the novelty of it. This place is top notch from what we were…read moreexposed to. I was unable to secure a tee time that would fit into our schedule, but we were able to practice on the driving range and put on Europe's largest putting green. The lounge was nice and cozy and served a nice array of gin, scotch, and they even had bloody marys. . The service was amazing - from the front desk to the servers - everyone was very kind and accommodating. A special thanks to Megan and Jaime. Both were just too kind to my husband and I. I highly recommend this place.

From the owner: Offering championship links golf, five-star country house hotel, clay pigeon school, Beauty…read moreRetreat, equestrian facilities and exquisite dining.

Fantastic food, awesome service and amazing view of the golf course and ocean!! The fish and chips…read moreis delicious and massive Ultimate Burger with chicken filet, burger, ham, bacon and fried egg just to top it off!! If you have a group of 4-5 people you have to order the chocolate Avalanche!! Brownie, ice cream, whipped cream, fudge, wafers, malted milk balls and marshmallows!!

A round at Cruden Bay is probably one of the rounds you will never forget. This seaside course can…read morebe incredibly difficult if the weather isn't on its best behavior (which it seldom is in Scotland). Some of the holes border on ridiculous and it will eat you up if you aren't at the top of your game. But this is a tremendous course, that most people will enjoy playing even if it means shooting a less attractive score than you might usually. It is claimed that golf was played in the village of Cruden Bay as early as 1791. The original course, on the present site, was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) following the expansion of the railways at the end of the 19th century, designed by Old Tom Morris of St Andrews, and opened in 1899. Cruden Bay offers an internationally famous golfing experience - old fashioned links golf at its best - on one of the best links courses in Scotland, and last year was placed at No 52 in the world by "Golf Magazine". I have also heard that this was the course that Herb Kohler played and inspired him to create Whistling Straits in Koher, Wisconsin. Hope to return.

Play on thru. Nice…read morelittle course outside of Arbroath. Quick speed of play. Not many people except Saturday there were a few of the older guys. Be on point and know your etiquette. Will have to come back some day.