Trump International Golf Links, Scotland
Course Information
Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen is an 18 hole, par 72 (7428 yard), private, links golf course designed by Dr. Martin Hawtree
18 holes | Par 72 | 7428 yards | Private | Links
Trump International Golf Links, Scotland Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Menie Park Lodge, Menie Estate, Balmedie, Grampian, AB23 8YE United Kingdom
Tel: 01358 74 33 00
Website: https://www.trumpgolfscotland.com/
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Trump International Golf Links, Scotland Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.92
AVERAGE RATING 4.6
(based on 39 reviews)
5 star
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4 star
10
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3
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HIGHLY RATED
93%
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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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RM South rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2024
Immaculate condition. Every hole different and challenging.
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DH / Scotland rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2024
A good challenge, scenic, peaceful as you only see other golfers at a couple of points during your round.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2024
Best of the best. Amazing quality, playability, overall experience and architecture
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
This course is absolutely amazing. Every hole is isolated, making it superb in every way. The facilities are first-class and the course itself is just absolute quality.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
Trump International is absolutely superb in every way.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
Fantastic course that can be played by any standard of player, virtually every hole is isolated. The facilities are very good.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2023
This course is absolute quality and class. Great course.
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 10 2022
Pure quality
Great track, superb condition, just pure quality.Reviewer Rating
Pravin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2021
A Great Course
A lovely golf course with great practice facilities and good caddies. Would recommend to play.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 95 Handicap: 17.9)
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Show moreGraham C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2021
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(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 103 Handicap: 22.3)
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(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 103 Handicap: 22.3)
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Show moreSimon M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2019
An absolute beauty of a course.
Walkways better than most fairways at other courses.
A true tough test and the best course I have played in the uk
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 11.7)
Walkways better than most fairways at other courses.
A true tough test and the best course I have played in the uk
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 11.7)
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Show moreJim W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2019
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)
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 96 Handicap: 12)
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Neil M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2018
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.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreReading rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2018
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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Show moreGary C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2018
Fantasic
Great course with fantastic scenery. Facilities awesome and very friendly. Stunning layout(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: )
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Show moreGraham C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2018
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(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 19.2)
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Graham C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2017
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(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21)
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21)
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Giless C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 28 2017
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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Show moreAdam T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2017
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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Show moreAidan B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2017
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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Show moreAndrew J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 30 2016
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.
A must play for any golfer out there.
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Show moreVincent Donahue/Denver rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2016
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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Show moreRobert V rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2016
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Gregor S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2016
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.6)
Absolutely incredible course and facilities
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Show moreAlistair W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2016
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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Show moreMike F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2016
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)
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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Show moreArbroath rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2015
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.
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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Show moreBrendon B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2015
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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Show moreStuart A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 18 2014
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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Show moreMichael C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 15 2014
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 92 Handicap: 17.7)
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Trump International Golf Links, Scotland Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes there is a driving range at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland.
Is there a golf pro shop at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
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 Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Trump International Golf Links, Scotland prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes you can order food for dining at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland
Is there accommodation at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes there is accommodation at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Trump International Golf Links, Scotland?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Trump International Golf Links, Scotland for further details.
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