Royal Aberdeen Golf Club

We teased an early start. Now it's time to reveal the story behind it. 🌅⛳

When the course looks its absolute best, it's thanks to the hard work happening long before most of us are awake. From mowing fairways and setting up greens to maintaining bunkers and ensuring every detail is just right, their dedication helps create the experience our members and guests enjoy every day.

🎥 Watch Perfection Starts Before Sunrise now - https://youtu.be/7ioMZPx4Ht0

We are incredibly proud of the work they do and grateful for the passion and expertise they bring to the course, whatever the weather.

👏 Join us in thanking the team for everything they do.

Perfection Starts Before Sunrise

While most people are still asleep, the RAGC Greenkeeping Team is already hard at work preparing the course for another day of exceptional golf.

Tomorrow on our youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/ - we will highlight the passion, precision, and dedication required to maintain championship-quality playing conditions. From early morning mowing and course setup to bunker preparation, turf management, and attention to every last detail, our team works tirelessly before sunrise so members and guests can enjoy the very best golfing experience.

Every perfectly cut fairway, pristine green, and immaculate bunker is the result of countless hours of expertise and commitment from the people who care for the course each day.

Join us as we shine a spotlight on the unseen work that makes all the difference.

⛳ Excellence starts early.
🌅 Perfection starts before sunrise.

🏆 2026 Royal Aberdeen Junior Open

What a fantastic day on the Balgownie Links as we welcomed 40 junior golfers to Royal Aberdeen for our 2026 Junior Open.
With sunshine overhead and the ever-present North Sea breeze providing a true links test, the competitors enjoyed a memorable day on our famous links.
From the practice green to the final putt, the standard of golf, sportsmanship and enthusiasm on display was outstanding. Congratulations to all of our prize winners and to every junior golfer who took part. We hope you enjoyed the challenge of competing on our Balgownie Links.
A special thank you goes to all the parents and families who ferried players to and from the course and whose support makes events like this possible. We were delighted to see so many young golfers at Balgownie and look forward to welcoming even more juniors to Royal Aberdeen next year. ⛳🏆🌊

What a week it was at Balgownie as we welcomed the Scottish Amateur Championship.

Firstly, congratulations to Greg McLellan on a deserved victory and to Aidan Lawson on an excellent run to the final. Their performances, along with those of the wider field, made for a memorable championship and some outstanding golf throughout the week.

We would like to thank Scottish Golf for their continued support and partnership in staging this prestigious event, as well as the players, officials and spectators who contributed to such a positive atmosphere.

A championship of this nature is only possible through the efforts of many people. Our sincere thanks go to our dedicated volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm and commitment were invaluable, and to our fantastic club team, who worked tirelessly before and throughout the week to ensure the event was a success.

Royal Aberdeen has a proud history of hosting championships, and it was a privilege to continue that tradition once again. We are immensely proud of how the club, course and everyone associated with Royal Aberdeen were represented.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in a memorable week. We look forward to welcoming future championships and events to Royal Aberdeen in the years ahead.

🏌️‍♂️ NEW BALGOWNIE BLETHER EPISODE 🏌️‍♂️

A Year to Remember

As the final of the Scottish Amateur Championship gets underway. between Aidan Lawson and Greg McLellan what lies ahead for the winner?

In the latest episode of Balgownie Blether, Scottish Amateur Championship winners David Law and Donald Jamieson look back on their special years.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/Ubtjvi60v5g

What year stands out as your most memorable moment in golf? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Scottish Men’s Amateur - Final Day🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Aidan Lawson and Greg Mclellan will contest the final of the 2026 Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship at Royal Aberdeen.

The final is scheduled for a 1pm start…..if you’re in the area please come on over and support both Aidan and Greg.

Congratulations to both finalists and commiserations to this year’s losing semi-finalists after two excellent morning matches.

Semi-final results

Aidan Lawson (Bruntsfield Links) wins by 1 hole v Harry Bent (Gullane)

Greg Mclellan (Stirling) wins on 19th hole v Oliver Robertson (Deeside)

Follow live scoring from the final here👉: https://bit.ly/4yLTbqn

🏌️‍♂️ NEW BALGOWNIE BLETHER EPISODE 🏌️‍♂️

The 17th: Win or Bust

As the Scottish Amateur Championship reaches its decisive stages at Royal Aberdeen, former champions David Law and Donald Jamieson take a closer look at one of the course's most iconic and potentially pivotal holes: the par-3 17th.

With matches often hanging in the balance late in the day, how do you approach the hole when everything is on the line?

David and Donald discuss strategy, nerves, risk versus reward and share their own memories of closing out championships when the pressure was at its highest.

A fascinating insight into matchplay golf from two players who know exactly what it takes to get over the line.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/F1emZ-EhTwg

Have you played Royal Aberdeen's 17th? Let us know how you would tackle it in the comments below ⬇️