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HOLES: 18 STYLE: Heathland PAR: 67 Length: 5582 yards Green Fees Weekdays Anytime   Round: N/A Day Ticket: £36 Weekends N/A   Round: N/A Day Ticket: N/A

Ballater Golf Club was founded in 1892, originally as a nine-hole course, on land owned by the laird of Invercauld. When farmland became available in 1905, the course was expanded to 18-holes. A match was staged in August, 1906, between two very well-known golfers, James Braid and Harry Vardon, to celebrate the construction of a pavilion and the extension of the course.

This 18-hole, slightly undulating, medium-length golf course is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Upper Deeside. Several holes lie close to the River Dee and many a ball has gone to a watery grave. Ballater and its golf course lie within a circle of hills with glorious views, a delightful golfing experience.

The course can best be described as heathland, although farther away from the river there are some distinct parkland characteristics. There are also a good number of undulations formed by river terraces running along the ancient flood plain and these help make it interesting to play.

Ballater offers its toughest test to par on its opening six holes, which include two difficult par threes. However, with the beautiful scenery, dominated by Lochnagar to the west, and the fresh Highland air, few can fail to enjoy this lovely course.

Name Yards Par Yards Par 1. Birkhall 392 4 381 5 2. Pannanich 399 4 390 4 3. The Dooker 181 3 178 3 4. Invermuick 400 4 390 5 5. Glengairn 179 3 117 3 6. Lang Peel 335 4 275 4 7. Lang Stracht 448 4 443 5 8. The Knocks 321 4 285 4 9. Larick 206 3 190 3 OUT 2861 33 2649 36 10. The Coyles 376 4 373 4 11. Craigendarroch 414 4 412 5 12. Red Brae 368 4 364 4 13. The Dee 157 3 152 3 14. Sluie's 309 4 269 4 15. Craigcoillich 334 4 327 4 16. Lochnagar 316 4 310 4 17. Brockie's Pond 155 3 153 3 18. Hame 298 4 231 4 IN 2727 34 2591 35 Total 5588 67 5240 71

Address Facilities Ballater Golf Club Victoria Road Ballater Royal Deeside AB35 5QX Bar Catering Facilities Changing rooms Pro Shop Directions On A93, 42 miles west of Aberdeen on A93. Advance Booking All bookings must be made 24 hours in advance. Internet Addresses sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

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