Public

Rosehill Course

Fraserburgh Golf Club

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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9 holesPar 332,415 yds33.2/107

About this course

Fraserburgh Golf Club's Rosehill course occupies exposed linksland on the northeastern shoulder of Scotland, where the Moray Firth meets the North Sea. Established in 1777, the club claims to be the seventh oldest golf club in the world, though the current layout dates from later modifications. The course sits on a narrow strip of duneland between the town and the coastline, with the routing making full use of the natural undulations and prevailing winds that sweep in from the water. The links character here is traditional and unpretentious, with fairways threading through modest dunes and rough ground that can be unforgiving in windy conditions. The opening holes move northward along higher ground before the course turns back through lower-lying terrain closer to the shore. Several holes play directly toward or away from the sea, and the wind direction often determines scoring potential more than technical skill alone. The greens are typically firm and quick, and the bunkering, while not extensive, sits in strategic positions that punish wayward approach shots. Fraserburgh serves a local membership and visitors seeking authentic Scottish links golf without the formality or expense of championship venues. The clubhouse is modest, and the atmosphere reflects the working character of this fishing and harbor town. The course offers a genuine test of links golf fundamentals—low running shots, creative short game work, and patience in managing coastal weather—in a setting that has changed little over generations.

Quick facts

Location
Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Access
Public
Year built
1777
Holes
9
Par
33
Length
2,415 yards
Difficulty
33.2/107

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Yes. Rosehill at Fraserburgh Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Rosehill is 33.

Rosehill plays 2,415 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Rosehill is 107.

Rosehill is a 9-hole course.

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