89. Cruden Bay – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Cruden Bay in Scotland has been ranked number 89 in Golf Monthly’s top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Cruden Bay

Architect: Old Tom Morris aided by Archie Simpson (1899) - redeveloped in 1926 by Tom Simpson and Herbert Fowler Stats: 6,287 yds, par 70, SSS 71 GF: Round/Day Ticket £80 Visitor information: During the week, very few restrictions, but very popular with visitors in Summer months so booking recommended W: crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 89 (No Change) Improvements since 2010 Ranking: Course: None

Panellists' Comments: "Definitely a maverick design; a heaving galleon of a course; creaking and groaning but majestic with wind in its sails... a pick and mix... a box of liquorice allsorts..." - "Tough to get to, but worth the journey, Cruden Bay is a blast from the past"

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