Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club
Course Information
Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club, Grampian is an 18 hole, par 70 (6055 yard), public, links golf course.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6055 yards | Public | Links
About Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: St Fitticks Road, Grampian, AB11 8TN United Kingdom
Tel: 01224 507764
Website: https://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/golf
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Please report to the golf starter box located beside the 1st tee
Midweek Guide: £31.50 *
Weekend Guide: £31.50 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| balnagask | White | 70 | 69 | 6065 | ||
| balnagask | Yellow | 70 | 69 | 5887 | ||
| balnagask | Yellow | 70 | 68 | 5887 | ||
| balnagask | Red | 72 | 67 | 5575 | ||
| balnagask | Winter | 66 | 65 | 4986 | ||
Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.61
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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HIGHLY RATED
98%
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What the club says: Built at the mouth of Aberdeen Harbour and bounded by the North Sea, the views available up and down the coast as well as across the busy harbour with the city beyond are simply breathtaking.
Widely acknowledged as one of the best municipal 18-hole courses in Scotland, James Braid, Archie Simpson and the Hawtree family all had a hand in carving out this coastal golf experience. Found in the heart of a local conservation area, the stunning layout requires nerve and balance in equal measure.
Balnagask is a distinctive golf course offering a great variety of golf holes in a spectacular setting. The golfer will enjoy the naturally rolling coastal landscape offering hidden fairways, elevated tees, gorse walled ravines and a host of interesting features including the historic Girdle Ness Lighthouse
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John M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2025
Always in great condition,greens excellent
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Steve F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2024
Can't Believe this is Municipal
This is the second time I have played the course, the first was a few years ago. I really cannot believe that this is a municipal course, the greens are exceptionally good, far better than 90% of private courses in England. The course is not for the fainthearted, a lot of blind crests to play over and as it is quite a compact course , there are several pinch-points where you are playing over a crossing fairway so have to wait for it to be clear, this is especially the case on the 15/16/17. The wind can be a real challenge, but the views are spectacular. Well worth a trip and certainly we will be playing it again.Reviewer Rating
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William G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2024
Great course
Course is in excellent condition. Well done to the ground staff for maintaining this council course to a high standard.Reviewer Rating
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Stevie S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2023
The course in brilliant condition and the greens r the best I have saw them in a long time
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Stevie S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2023
The course in brilliant condition and the greens r the best I have saw them in a long time
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Stevie S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2023
Best links course in aberdeen
Nigg is in the best condition I have saw it for a long time the fairways and the greens r amazing. The only down fall is the rough in some holes need to b cut down a bit more. The green keeping staff have done a amazing job on the courseReviewer Rating
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Stevie S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2022
Great course
I would recommend this course to the neutral as it is easy to play the starter box people r friendly and the folk in the club house r extremely friendly aswell.Reviewer Rating
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Stevie S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 1 2022
I think it’s the best council course in Aberdeen and the staff in the clubhouse is really friendly aswell
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Steven T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2021
Different Challenge Every Day
Balnagask is a great course, which provides a different challenge every day, depending on the weather.Always in good condition, with greens in good condition.
Love playing the course.
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Alan R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 17 2021
great course
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Alan R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 27 2020
course in fantastic condition for time of year.greens still great and overall condition of course fantastic.
(Round played: Nov 2020 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.6)
(Round played: Nov 2020 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.6)
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Andy S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2020
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Euan R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2020
Great course with Fantastic views
The course has been much busier post lockdown but the condition of the course is still maintained at a very high standard, particularly the greens, so thanks to all of the green keepers.A hilly course with lots of hidden greens and due to its location there is always wind often significant to factor in to your game. Fantastic views over beach, harbour city and beyond to Deeside.
Couse is usually dry and very clean due to wind and lack of trees.
Definitely worth a visit.
(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 84 Handicap: 16.8)
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George M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2020
Best round so far, felt hitting my irons was good to solid, feeling good about my game.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 78 Handicap: 13.1)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 78 Handicap: 13.1)
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Billy G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2020
In the circumstances of the COVID restrictions, a good course in good condition although some greens could be better
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 23.4)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 23.4)
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Alan M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2020
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Derek M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 25 2019
Always a great course
This course is always in superb condition year round.Reviewer Rating
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William G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2019
The course is in excellent condition. The grrens that have been dressed are in excellent condition. 5 greens are still to be dressed. a superb course. It is also interesting to see the new harbour being built from the 10th Tee.
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 24.3)
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 24.3)
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Euan R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2019
Worth A Visit for the views aone
First of all thanks to the green keepers and all the staff who do a fantastic job and are all friendly and helpful. The greens are in tip top condition as are the fairways.It's a hilly course with several blind holes to make life more difficult, but it does have nice wide fairways. The wind is usually a challenge given the proximty to the sea, but the payback is generally a dry course that is not over busy.
There are some fantastic views all around the course. You can check progress on the new harbour extension from the 10th tee and enjoy arguably the best view on the course from the 18th tee where you can look our over tha harbour, the beach, the city and on on out to Deeside.
Well woth a visit.
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 91 Handicap: 16.6)
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Jack Wood rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2019
best course in city
best course in city by far, great fairways and fantastic greensReviewer Rating
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Frank M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2019
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Sean R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2019
Great round of golf
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Graeme H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2019
Course was excellent and well kept. Today was windy so it made the course a lot harder to keep control of the ball flight.
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.9)
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.9)
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William G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2019
Course in excellent condition. Some of the bunkers have been repaired.Greens in excellent condition.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.2)
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.2)
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Ross M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2019
Played my current best score at this course, quite possibly my favourite in Aberdeen.
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 30.4)
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 30.4)
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Neil M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2018
Silly
On most holes, just aim at the lighthouse! A lot of blind shots, a lot of sloping fairways. Kings Links nearby is a better course.Reviewer Rating
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Lewis M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2018
Balnagask w/ Ross
This is a good course and this was a good round for me I played rather well!(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: )
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Ross M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2018
Great course to play on and I will definitely be playing again soon. Played with family and it was a good day out.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: )
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Euan R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2018
Exceptionally well maintained
Despite the long dry spell the course is green and in superb condition. The greenkeepers are always in evidence and they do a fantastic job with everyone very friendly.The course is hilly with a number of blind holes and the wind off the sea is usually an added challenge. A bonus of playing the course is the all round views of the city, the harbour, the sea and the beach.
Well worth a visit
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 20.3)
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Frank M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2018
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Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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