Trump Old Course

at Trump International Scotland

Ranked 77th in the World Top 100 courses in 2026 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland | Style: Links | Founded: 2012

Trump Old Course is one of Scotland's most dramatic modern links courses, set along a spectacular stretch truof North Sea coastline. Designed by renowned architect Dr. Martin Hawtree, the championship layout winds through the Great Dunes of Scotland, a vast and environmentally significant dune system that provides a natural setting unlike any other in British golf.

Since opening in 2012, the course has earned widespread acclaim for its world-class conditioning, strategic design, and breathtaking scenery. The routing makes exceptional use of the towering dunes, creating constantly changing elevations, secluded fairways, and stunning ocean views throughout the round. While unmistakably traditional in its links character, the course incorporates modern design elements to create a memorable challenge for golfers of all skill levels.

Course Highlights

• Spectacular dune landscape – Routed through one of the largest dune systems in the UK, creating a truly unique links golf experience.
• Designed by Dr Martin Hawtree – A modern championship links that blends seamlessly into the natural coastal environment.
• Outstanding conditioning – Consistently recognised for the quality of its playing surfaces and course presentation.
• Panoramic North Sea views – Stunning coastal vistas feature on many holes, adding to the unforgettable experience.

Signature Holes

The signature hole is the par-5 14th hole. Playing toward the coastline, the hole tumbles through towering dunes before reaching a green dramatically positioned among the natural landscape.

Strategic bunkering and the ever-present coastal wind make club selection critical throughout the hole. The combination of scale, scenery, and challenge makes it one of the most photographed and memorable holes on the course.

Clubhouse & Amenitites

Golfers enjoy access to first-class facilities:

• Contemporary clubhouse with panoramic views across the course and coastline
• Extensive practice facilities, including a driving range, short-game area, and putting greens
• Well-appointed pro shop featuring premium golf apparel and equipment
• Restaurant and bar serving locally sourced Scottish cuisine and refreshments

Did You Know?

The Great Dunes of Scotland, through which the course is routed, are among the most extensive and ecologically important dune systems in the United Kingdom, creating a links golf setting found nowhere else in the world.