Alford Golf Club

Alford Golf Club, in Aberdeenshire, opened in 1982 as a nine-hole course before being extended to a full eighteen holes in 1992. The course now measures 5,502 yards from the white markers, with shorter options of 5,233 yards from the yellow tees and 4,996 yards from the red markers used by lady golfers, giving a range of lengths suited to different standards of play. As a venue for golfing trips, the club offers fully customisable packages, allowing visitors to book a straightforward round of eighteen holes or combine their golf with breakfast, lunch or dinner at the clubhouse. This flexibility has made the course a popular choice for outings and groups travelling through Aberdeenshire rather than only for local members. Alford sits inland from Aberdeen, in the Donside area of Aberdeenshire, a part of the north-east known for its farmland and river valleys rather than the coastal links more commonly associated with Scottish golf. The course's relatively recent extension to eighteen holes means it was designed with modern course management in mind from the outset, and its range of tee options allows it to accommodate both casual visitors and more competitive club golfers within the same round.