Newmachar Golf Club

Located less than ten miles from the city centre of Aberdeen, and Aberdeen International Airport, which offers daily flights to and from London, and to international destinations, Newmachar Golf Club is perfectly situated for golfers wishing to visit the North-East of Scotland. Home of two fantastic courses, the Hawkshill Championship Course & the Swailend Course, Newmachar Golf Club offers excellent heathland and parkland golfing options. Both courses were designed by renowned golf architect, Dave Thomas. Newmachar Golf Club hosts high quality practice facilities, which are open to visitors. Featuring a comfortable clubhouse, with two inviting lounge areas and views over the championship course, a warm welcome and great hospitality is guaranteed to visitors coming from across the world and closer to home. Quite simply, Newmachar Golf Club is a wonderful venue to play golf, when visiting the North-East of Scotland. 

Hawkshill Championship Course: Designed by Dave Thomas, and opened for play in 1990, Hawkshill Championship Course is nestled among mature silver birch and Scots pine trees. With challenging water hazards and strategically placed bunkers on the fairways and at greenside, it offers one of the region’s most demanding tests of golf. The Hawkshill Championship Course is an eighteen hole, par 72 (men), par 73 (women), heathland track. It has tees ranging from 5,586 to 6,740 yards.

SGB Signature Hole: Name: Purgatory. Number: Hole 13. Measuring 357 yards (front) and 398 yards (back) from the tee, Purgatory is a true gem of a hole. The tee shot requires a drive to left side of the fairway, avoiding the fairway bunker and staying short of the water in view. With a sizeable water hazard hugging the right side of the hole and next to the green, the approach is not for the faint hearted. Play this hole poorly and you may remain in a state of suffering, until the completion of your round.

Swailend Course: opened for play in June 1997, and also designed by Dave Thomas, Swailend Course is set on parkland. While it is more forgiving than the Hawkshill Course, with wider fairways, its subtle contours and well-placed bunkers offer a challenge that golfers of all skill levels should not underestimate. The Swailend Course is an eighteen hole, par 72 (men & women), track. It has tees ranging from 5,606 to 6,323 yards.  

Clubhouse, Professional shop & Practice facilities: The Clubhouse at Newmachar is designed to offer comfort and convenience for both members and visitors. It features two inviting lounge areas and a well-stocked bar, perfect for relaxing after a round of golf or simply enjoying the atmosphere. For the convenience of visiting golfers, it features dedicated Gents’ and Ladies’ locker rooms, complete with shower facilities. The clubhouse has a restaurant, ‘The Alba’, where visitors can enjoy delicious cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. (see food and dining section). Professional shop: The club has a fully stocked professional shop offering a selection of clothing and the leading brands in golf clubs and golf equipment, while also catering to your day-to-day golfing needs. Trolley and buggy hire options are also available. Practice facilities: Newmachar Golf Club offers excellent practice facilities to visiting golfers. On site, there is a floodlit 10-bay Driving Range. Each bay is equipped with ‘Trackman’ ball tracing technology. There is also a dedicated chipping and short-game area, and a practice putting green. Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, the team at Scottish Golf Breaks invite you to experience the warm hospitality that Newmachar Golf Club is known for. 

Food & Dining: ‘The Alba’ at Newmachar Golf Club. The Alba proudly operates the catering, bar, and restaurant at the clubhouse, offering a fresh and exciting dining experience. A joint venture from the team behind ‘The Atrium’, a family-owned, award-winning restaurant in Aberdeen city centre, The Alba specialises in Scottish cuisine, focusing on fresh flavours and locally sourced ingredients. The Alba offers a menu that celebrates the best of local produce. From hearty breakfasts and light lunches to delicious evening meals and a much-loved Sunday roast, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re relaxing after a round of golf, enjoying a coffee, or gathering for a post-round dinner, The Alba delivers exceptional food in a welcoming setting. The Alba welcomes visiting golfers to enjoy their outstanding cuisine.

Accommodation: SGB partner with a number of large hotel chains in the cities of Aberdeen and Dundee. While we work with many smaller, more intimate, ones situated across Aberdeenshire, Angus and the North East. In addition, we have partnerships with a number of letting agencies to ensure we provide a fantastic suite of accommodation options across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Dundee & the North East. Whether you want to stay on a country estate, in a hotel, a luxury lodge, an apartment or a signature villa, Scottish Golf Breaks can arrange it for you.

 

Typical packages include:

• Accommodation in a hotel, lodge or signature villa
• A round on The Hawkshill Championship Course
• A round on The Swailend Course
• A round at Trump International Golf Links (Old Course or New Course)
• Dinner Reservation @ Newmachar Golf Club
• Full Scottish Breakfast
• Access to changing & locker-rooms, clubhouse, and practice facilities at Newmachar Golf Club

 

Packages can be designed to your specification and group size, and can include alternative accommodation, additional courses across Angus, Dundee, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, the North East, and or other regions within Scotland.

 

Additional services:

• Airport or train station transfers (all sizes of groups catered for)
• Executive travel

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