Trump International Golf Links, Scotland Reviews & Information

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28 ratings & 27 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 119 out of 2122.

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What the club says: The championship golf course is a classical Scottish links. The course has a Par of 72 and a maximum length of just over 7400 yards. The golf course follows a classical pattern of two out-and-back loops of nine holes.

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Reviewed Aug 30 2019 by Jim W - rated 4 out of 5

Great condition and layout. Very difficult for the average golfer! When the wind blows it is very challenging even off the green tees. 14th hole is the "postcard" hole.

(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 96 Handicap: 12)

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Reviewed Oct 3 2018 by Neil M - rated 3 out of 5

Absolute beast

Some cracking holes, but the course is let down by the greens - most are slightly raised which just doesn't feel like a genuine links. Compared to other modern links courses, like Castle Stuart of Kingsbarns, this just doesn't feel quite as natural/well integrated to the dunes.

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Reviewed Sep 13 2018 by Reading - rated 5 out of 5

Bucket list destination

This course will beat you up. Missing the fairway is most likely a lost ball, most greens upturned saucers with tiny lending areas, bunkers everywhere and the wind blows......
But I want to do it all again! The most beautiful and naturally stunning golf course I've ever played. Best word to describe it is simply "wow"

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Reviewed Sep 7 2018 by Gary C - rated 5 out of 5

Fantasic

Great course with fantastic scenery. Facilities awesome and very friendly. Stunning layout

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: )

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Reviewed Aug 21 2018 by Graham C - rated 5 out of 5

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(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 19.2)

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Reviewed Oct 4 2017 by Graham C - rated 5 out of 5

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(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21)

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Reviewed Sep 28 2017 by Giless C - rated 5 out of 5

Golf turned up to 11

May very well subvert your expectations. Beautifully understated drive in and clubhouse (almost certainly due to planning regulations rather than an outbreak of good taste), all practice facilities at hand. Well trained and polite staff.
The setting is staggering, never seen dunes like it. Easily twice the size of a birkdale or Troon. Every hole by itself on a vast acreage, just has an epic feel, can see the sea well enough from most holes. Follows the modern style of design of being a bit too generous off the tee and surely too demanding on, or more likely off the greens. Pretty much all are upturned saucers, making your target small. Greens were only 8 on my stimp probably should be a foot quicker. Fairways and especially bunkers justify the hype, great nic.
Only two gripes, imo needs a set of tees between the 6600 and 7000 ones. Nobody is getting within 10 of their handicap from the back two sets of tees unless they can't count. Also, it's set up mostly for corporate and large touring groups, it's not the place for a three hour two ball.
Greatest course in the world? Impossible to say, but it's in the conversation, which is impressive enough. Has replaced royal St. George's as my British favourite, and by a margin. May need to hold the Open a few times before it gets the recognition though.

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Reviewed Apr 19 2017 by Adam T - rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing Golf Course! Stunning scenery and a beautiful course, fairways and greens were in perfect condition. The marshals and Pros on-site were fantastically helpful and made us feel welcome. You may not like the Trump but he certainly knows how to build a fantastic golf course, I highly recommend this to everyone.

(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 70 Handicap: 0.1)

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Reviewed Apr 9 2017 by Aidan B - rated 5 out of 5

Definitely the hardest course I have played but one of the best. Every hole is its own challenge and has its own character. Rarely have I shot such I high score and enjoyed it so much. Playing in 30MPH winds is very tough indeed, wind was right at us for the first 4 and many of the holes on the back nine, it means any element of cut on the ball is gone.

(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: 12.2)

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Reviewed Oct 30 2016 by Andrew J - rated 5 out of 5

Has to be one of the best courses I have ever played. Layout exceptional, course design fantastic, looks so natural winding around the dunes. Every single hole has character, and each has challenges which can catch out any golfer. The recent addition of a fantastic clubhouse, enhances what was already a first class experience for all golfers. This has to be a contender for Professional Championships in the years to come.
A must play for any golfer out there.

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Reviewed Oct 8 2016 by Vincent Donahue/Denver - rated 5 out of 5

Trump Scotland is by far the very best golf course I have ever played including Royal County Down,Muirfield,Royal Portrush,Ballybunion, Lahinch-/ all of which I have played. The course is very playable if you play from the correct tee boxes. Fairways are wide but the rough is penal. The greens putt pure but the green on the eighth hole has far too many humps and bumps. It has no place on such a championship course. It needs to be reworked. The service and food is outstanding. This is a must play course.

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Reviewed Jun 28 2016 by Robert V - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Jun 26 2016 by Gregor S - rated 5 out of 5

(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.6)

Absolutely incredible course and facilities

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Reviewed Jun 6 2016 by Alistair W - rated 5 out of 5

Stunning course. Manicured to an inch of its life, no stone left unturned in terms of design and detail. Wish I could play it everyday in order to master it!

(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 104 Handicap: 12.1)

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Reviewed May 3 2016 by Mike F - rated 5 out of 5

We picked the wrong days to play this course, howling winds, 80mph gusts, frequent hail showers and snow but yet we still enjoyed it. The course is a masterpiece, beautifully laid out among the towering dunes. The scenery is amazing and at times it's like you're in the middle of nowhere and the only people on the planet.

The greens are excellent, the bunkers what you expect on a links course, through the green is well manicured. A true delight to play and quite a challenge of the game, if you can't hit 200 yards you may struggle as there are a few 150 yard carries that into the wind you may not make.

(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 13.1)

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Reviewed Jul 3 2015 by Arbroath - rated 5 out of 5

It's the best golf course I've ever played.
Stunning views- great layout - fantastic greens and fairways (probably rolling about 10.5 when we played)
Unbelievably well manicured but still managed to keep it's links feel !
very warm welcome by everyone at the club(caddies were fantastic-highly recommended!)
Played 29/6/15 Handicap 4.2 Score from gold tees-78.

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Reviewed May 5 2015 by Brendon B - rated 5 out of 5

great course, weather conditions important, new club house soon to open. greens large and fast - rating 12 when we played.
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 101 Handicap: 16.2)

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Reviewed Nov 18 2014 by Stuart A - rated 5 out of 5

This is a stunning course. Each hole feels like you are the only group on the course and the wow factor remains through the round. Yes it's still young so the fairways and greens are still maturing. Its expensive but theres always deals and ways to play for a better price.

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Reviewed Oct 15 2014 by Michael C - rated 4 out of 5

(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 92 Handicap: 17.7)

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Reviewed Sep 1 2014 by Brian C - rated 4 out of 5

A beautiful course hidden in the dunes of aberdeenshire. Course needs a few more years to mature but is set up to be a challenging but fun course.

(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 142 Handicap: 0)

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