Peterhead Golf in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom | Golf

A warm welcome to Peterhead Golf Club, set in the idyllic surroundings of Craigewan Links, the 18th oldest Golf club in the world.  With the establishment of Peterhead Golf Club in 1841 the clubs history is amongst the elite of Scotland. The current ‘Old Course’ began as a 9 hole course in 1892 on Craigewan links, designed and laid out by Willie Park Junior a dual winner of the British Open Championship. The ‘Old Course’ was extended to 18 holes in 1908 and a second 18 hole course, the ‘New Course’ was established in 1923. During the Second World War reduced resources resulted in the ‘New Course’ being neglected, however it does exist today as the 9 hole ‘New Course’.

Guests at Craigewan Links will enjoy a hearty welcome, and the chance to play an excellent links. The clubhouse facilities include trolley hire, visitor’s lockers, showering facilities, catering, a snug and lounge bar, both of which provide panoramic views of the course and the river Ugie. The club provides various Golfing packages to accommodate all Golfing parties.

Whether you are a low or high handicapper I am confident you will enjoy the Golfing challenge provided by Peterhead Golf Club’s links courses. I sincerely hope you enjoy your day – and that Craigewan’s legendary wind does not take it’s toll! Good luck to you all. For about 25 years after the move to Craigewan the only access across the river to the Golf course was by ferry-boat, operated by the Club who engaged the ferry-man.  We know that one William Duthie, Well Street, Buchanhaven was appointed in 1901.  In 1894 a dispute arose between the club and Colonel Ferguson who owned the land at the town side of the river. He wanted to have control of the ferry and to engage his own ferry-man. This led to such acrimony that he threatened to withdraw permission for the Club to use the Golf Course. He even went as far as to plough up one of the greens. Fortunately a compromise was reached!

In 1915, when James Angus was ferry-man, children under 12 paid 1/2d, and all over 12 paid 1d, for a single or double journey.  In 1925 the ferry boat was disposed of and the ferry-mans's hut was removed at the side of the Clubhouse.  In 1938 season tickets for the Birnie Bridge were 5/- per annum to Golf Club members. In 1969 a new clubhouse was opened, this clubhouse too was extended in 1978.  A new bridge was built in 1990 to replace the Birnie Memorial Bridge.  The present Clubhouse was opened in 1996.  In 1926 a shelter and tea-room were built near the 16th green. In 1927 an extension to the Clubhouse was approved, also a shop and workshop for the green keeper.

Around 1905 discussion took place as to the possibility of extending the course along the riverside or in the other direction. Professional Archie Simpson was invited to advise on this. By 1906 the Council and Feuars Managers agreed to purchase part of St Fergus Links. By 1908 the course has been extended to 18 holes.