Welcome to Duff House Royal Golf Club, one of the outstanding courses in the North of Scotland. Proud hosts of the 2021 Scottish Senior Men's Open Championship. Our Alister MacKenzie course is ranked just outside the Top 50 courses in the Scotland, an accolade richly deserved. The course, which sets a demanding scratch of 68, is set in a beautiful, manicured parkland setting which surprises with glimpses of the Moray Firth.
The famous River Deveron, the challenge to many an angler, borders five holes and flows into the sea through the seven-span Banff Bridge, and forms the backdrop to the closing holes. Honorary member Ewen Murray of Sky Sports can often be found on the banks if not on the course. Nestling within the borders of the tree-lined course is Duff House, considered one of the grandest classical country houses built in the 18th century.
The famous River Deveron, the challenge to many an angler, borders five holes and flows into the sea through the seven-span Banff Bridge, and forms the backdrop to the closing holes. Honorary member Ewen Murray of Sky Sports can often be found on the banks if not on the course. Nestling within the borders of the tree-lined course is Duff House, considered one of the grandest classical country houses built in the 18th century.
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Opened in 1910, the original course was designed by Archie Simpson (who laid out Royal Aberdeen's Balgownie) and it was formally opened when a match was played between two of the great golfing "triumvirate" - J.H. Taylor (the then Open Champion) and James Braid - with Taylor's score of 75 beating his opponent by three strokes.
From Scottish Golf; Dear Team Manager, We hope you, the juniors and their parents all enjoyed today's regional qualifier at Duff House. Well Done to all in our 56th Annual Cowie Cup Open Gross 1st - I. Cowie + M. Cowie - 72 (Trophy Winners) 2nd - S. Gauld + P. Gauld - 75. Find below our Matchplay Draws for Scratch, Low Handicap and High Handicap alongside the draw for the Stableford Consolation tomorrow.
Play against your friends in a match around DHR, designed by Alister MacKenzie course designer to Augusta National. You can either play the course before you arrive or maybe just try and master the real course if you have visited us before. This representation of the course is fair with the virtual course designers attention to detail.
The course is a challenging par 68 for Gents or a par 72 for Ladies. It is bounded by the River Deveron, which proves to be a hazard at a number of holes. Duff House Royal has achieved an excellent reputation for providing an outstanding course with large MacKenzie two-tiered greens.
It was redesigned in 1923, by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie, who also designed the world famous 'Augusta National', Home of The Masters and 'The Old Course' at St Andrews.Duff House Royal still, till this day, retains the design set out by MacKenzie.
It was redesigned in 1923, by the legendary Dr Alister MacKenzie, who also designed the world famous 'Augusta National', Home of The Masters and 'The Old Course' at St Andrews.Duff House Royal still, till this day, retains the design set out by MacKenzie.
Currently we have a number of membership types available, including both playing and non playing. Membership year runs from January to January. Becoming a member is simple. We appreciate that you may not know any existing members and in that case, please contact the Club Secretary tel. 01261 812062 or email info@duffhouseroyal.com and a meeting will be arranged for you with the Captain and another Committee member, who will introduce you.
Reviews (14)
Angela Smith
Dec 09, 2021
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Fantastic Christmas lunch today for our yoga group! The food and service from John and his team ✅ first class 👌🏻 Not sure how I’ll manage 2 more yoga classes tonight though, as the helpings were generous 🤣 A few mentioned the Xmas pudding was the best they’d ever tasted! Everything was absolutely lovely, thanks again ⭐️
Robbie Dargie
Nov 15, 2021
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Alan Patterson
Sep 14, 2021
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John Crawford
Sep 13, 2021
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Gowfer
Jul 21, 2021
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Mike Packer
Jul 12, 2021
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Muriel Gilligan
Jul 10, 2021
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Alan Gillespie
Jun 29, 2021
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Bodie Phil
Jun 21, 2021
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Beautiful course let down by a frosty “welcome” at the clubhouse. Checked in at pro shop and asked would it be ok to get a quick bite to eat in the clubhouse before teeing off. No problem just go around the front and press the buzzer. On the third buzz a young lady appeared and said it’s a members only club and wasn’t open to visitors. This was after I explained we had a tee off time in half an hour. The penny finally dropped and we were let in. On being seated this lady continued in a rude and off hand manner. Honestly I was aghast at such poor customer service. Took the edge off our round
Tanya Betts
Jun 16, 2021
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Danny Reid
Nov 06, 2020
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Fiona Robertson
Sep 29, 2020
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Dave Wearing
Aug 06, 2020
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Steve Vacula
Jan 29, 2020
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