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Duff House Royal Golf Club

Course Information

Duff House Royal Golf Club, Grampian is an 18 hole, par 68 (6043 yard), private parkland golf course designed by Dr. Alister Mackenzie in 1910. MacKenzie's most famous design is Augusta National

18 holes | Par 68 | 6043 yards | Private | Parkland


Duff House Royal Golf Club Information

Address: The Barnyards, Banff, Grampian, AB45 3SX United Kingdom

Tel: 01261 812062

Golf Pro: James Calam | Tel: 01261 812075

Website: https://www.duffhouseroyal.com/

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Duff House Royal Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.

Price Guide: £££££

Special Rate for groups of 12 or more - Call for details 01261 812062

Midweek Guide: £70.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £75.00 per round *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available
  • 7 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


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Duff House Royal Golf Club Reviews


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.29

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 30 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

100%

would play again or recommend


4.5

The Course

4.4

Course Conditions

4.4

Value For Money

4.3

Pace of Play

4.5

Facilities & Service

4.5

Hospitality

4

Practice Facilities

4

Food & Drink

What the club says: Duff House Royal Golf club is a beautifully manicured parkland course, a feature being the large two tiered “MacKenzie” greens. Its appearance defies its difficulty and its 6043 yards (S.S.S. 70) offers a severe but fair challenge to golfers of all abilities. The basic design remains faithful to the principles of its designer Dr. Alister Mackenzie, who maintained that the ideal golf course should include -

The Course is bounded by the River Deveron, which proves to be a hazard for those who wander off the tee at the 7th, 16th and 17th holes. Practice ground, pitching area and putting green are available to visitors. The professional has a well-stocked shop and private tuition is available by appointment.

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Alan G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 16 2023

Top Course

Great Course, tuff and long par 3s but very very enjoyable, good food and just an all round must play.

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Steven T rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 21 2021

Great Course and Facilities

Lovely course, visiting with member friend. Course in great condition, with green challenging as always.
Facilities fantastic as well, with food freshly cooked and bar/catering staff extremely friendly and welcoming to guests.

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Hi Steven,
Many thanks for taking the time to review. Much appreciated

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Ian R rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 12 2021

Very wet underfoot

The biggest drawback for Duff House is its inability to dry out after rain. It is a pleasant place to knock around but can be a bit 'samey' on the up and down par 4's

(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 100 Handicap: 19)

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Alex N rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 16 2021


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David R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2021


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David R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2021


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David R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2021


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Lindsay W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2021


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Alan G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2021

Great Day Out


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Steve L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 15 2019

Awesome course


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Norman G rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 20 2019

Beautiful course

Excellent course to play some testing par 4rs lovely condition early in the season

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Alex N rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 17 2019

Top class

Great all round experience

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Jim C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 17 2019

Great Course

Fantastic course great location and the food was excellent too, made very welcome by the staff.

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Hi Jim.
Thanks for taking the time to review. Many thanks

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Boabie rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed May 22 2018

No more 2-4-1

This was my favourite course of all time till the decision to stop half price vouchers and increase the price for a days (2 rounds) golf to more than 10% of annual membership fee. I guess I will never again return to "the best manicured greens in Scotland". No more Duff House food and no more Duff House drink for us. I therefore match my overall rating to my finances

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Reply:
Hello Boabie, I am disappointed to read your review. We have stopped many of the vouchers and deals outwith our control and we offer our own deals for groups and our opens are in keeping with market expectations. I hope you can join us at one of these in 2019 as these will be in keeping with pricing you talk about. Many clubs and the national body, Scottish Golf, are reviewing many of these deals and many are following. I hope to see you at one of our Opens. Best of luck for the Golf in 2019.

Replied 16th December 2018

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Ian R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 2 2015

Nice parkland / riverside course, always in top condition.

(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 101 Handicap: 20.2)

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Hi Ian,
Thanks for the review and top rating. Much appreciated!

I hope you continue to enjoy Duff House Royal.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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Mark G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 8 2015


Wonderful course. Tight fairways, but forgiving rough - allows you to find ball but penal enough to make the next shot tough. Two wonderful two tiered greens make for precise approach play.

(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 99 Handicap: 21.7)

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Hi Mark,
Thanks for the superb review and top rating. Much appreciated!

Our MacKenzie greens are well renowned and the two tiers are a trademark of his fine architecture.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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John M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2015


Good course with a gentle introduction that gradually gets harder. Greens well contoured and segmented so adds many different pin positions.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 14.8)

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Hi John,
Thanks for the review. Yeah, the course has a difficult finish and the front holes definitely ease you in.

Our MacKenzie greens are well renowned.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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Derek D rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 17 2015


Beautiful course and very forgiving to my wayward shots.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 95 Handicap: 24)

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Hi Derek,
Thanks for the superb review and top rating. Much appreciated!

Alister MacKenzie (golf architect) always maintained that for a good golf course there should always be an alternative shot. We think it just keeps the game enjoyable.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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Bryan R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 8 2014

magnificent course in excellent condition. First class facilities , particularly the dining.

(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 94 Handicap: 14.7)

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Hi Bryan,
Thanks for the superb review and top rating. Much appreciated!

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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Colin C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 3 2013


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Alan H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 5 2012

Thunder storms when we played but the course maintained itself well.Cant wait to go back with hopefully better weather.Must be played.

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Hi Alan,
Its unfortunate about the weather sometimes. Hopefully you still enjoyed what you played.
Thanks for the superb rating.

Thanks,
DHR


Replied 27th December 2017

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Carberry B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 4 2012

The course overview is very accurate and honest! I have played regularly for many years - esoecially in their 5 day Open - superb value and great fun. There is also a Ladies Week plus a Visitors Week - brilliant! check with the club as the entry lists are always over-subscribed!! C.B.

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Hi Carberry,
Thanks for the superb Hopefully you continue to enjoy DHR and we see you again in August for the 5 Day tournament.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 27th December 2017

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stunning course,would be amazing on a sunny day,it rained non stop when i played,would recommend this course.when i entered the clubhouse none of the staff met my gaze or noticed i was breathing,maybe the rain put them off,i didnt feel welcome so i didnt stay for the food so i cant comment on it.

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Hi Tam, sorry to hear that we didn’t feel welcome in the clubhouse. I can assure you that we pride ourselves on our hospitality and would have liked to address it at the time.

I do hope you have been back, on a sunnier day, to enjoy all that Duff House Royal has to offer.

DHR


Replied 27th December 2017

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Kenny W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2010

Very good course.

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Hi Kenny, Thanks again for the 5 Star review. Hopefully you have found time to visit us again since. Thanks DHR

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Joshua S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 13 2010

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Hi Joshua, Thanks again for the 5 Star review. Hopefully you have found time to visit us again since. Thanks DHR

Replied 4th January 2018

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Philip H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 15 2009

Very Good Course

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Hi Philip,
Thanks for the thoughts on the course and the review.

Much appreciated.

Thanks,
DHR


Replied 4th January 2018

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Colin C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 30 2007

Great parkland course.
Great scenery beside the river

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Hi Colin, Thanks again for the review. Hopefully you have found time to visit us again since. Thanks DHR

Replied 4th January 2018

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Jennie W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 16 2007

Super parkland course. I have just returned from a Mixed Golf Week which is fantastic value. They also do two others through the year - a gents and a ladies week. Recommended!

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Hi Jennie, Thanks again for the review. Hopefully you have found time to visit us again since and played in more of our golf weeks. Thanks DHR

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Scott M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 4 2006

this is a lovely course well worth playing, you can get 50% off with a discount schema

course and green in very good conditions

there is a local driving range

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Hi Scott,
Thanks for the review. Hopefully you have found time to visit us again since.

Thanks,
DHR

Replied 4th January 2018

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Duff House Royal Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes there is a driving range at Duff House Royal Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Duff House Royal Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Duff House Royal Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Duff House Royal 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 Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Duff House Royal Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.

Is there a bar at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes you can order food for dining at Duff House Royal Golf Club

Is there accommodation at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Duff House Royal Golf Club?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Duff House Royal Golf Club for further details.

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