The following direct quotes have been published in the golfing media all around the world after visits to Murcar Links:
October 2005 - www.top100golfcourses.co.uk – Keith Baxter, Author
“One of the most underrated links courses in Scotland. I can’t speak highly enough about the place. The friendliness of the Club was unique. This is a Top 50 course not to be missed. An absolute must play course. It’s tremendous entertainment, all the way round.”
September 2005 - www.kiawahresort.com – Jim Kelechi, Head Professional, Osprey Point, Kiawah Island Golf Resort
“The Murcar Links’ll shred you in a heartbeat. I can’t wait to return.”
July 2005 - www.fergusongolf.com – Allan McAllister Ferguson, Author
“Murcar and Royal Aberdeen are among the best 36 hole combinations in Scottish golf. Murcar is plain fun with lots of memorable holes…..I had the distinct feeling of playing golf inside a pinball machine.”
June 2005 - www.golfsiden.com – Asbjorn Ramnefjell
“Murcar satisfies everybody who wants to play real links golf. I am surprised that this golf course is not as famous as it deserves, as it is a real test of golf in a very friendly atmosphere. You will enjoy the course, the scenery, the people, the restaurant – the whole club!”
May 2005 -Scottish Daily Record
“A classic links challenge”
October 2004 Golf Monthly – Matthew Moore
“Murcar is blessed with all the ingredients necessary for great links golf”
June 2004 Golf European – Ludovic Pont
“Golf at Murcar is just as challenging as it is at Royal Aberdeen, its illustrious neighbour”
May 2004 GOLFWEEK – Alistair Tait, European Bureau Chief
“Quite why it lives in the shadow of Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay is beyond me. It is the equal of both, if not better”
April 2004 – Today’s Golfer – David Ayres
“Murcar is just as you hope, expect and want Scottish links golf to be”
April/May 2004 – Golf Links – Bill Robertson, Editor
“Murcar’s fast running, undulating fairways and firm greens are the equal of its better known neighbours”
January 2004 – Golf International Inc – David Brice, President
“Royal Aberdeen is certainly a great course, but Murcar is nothing less “
March 2003 - www.scottishgolf.com – Martin Vousden, Editor
“As well as offering a genuinely good yet enjoyable test of golf, Murcar has that intangible something else – a homely, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere”
