Newmachar Golf Club
Swailend
Newmachar
Aberdeenshire
AB21 7UU
Coursetype: Newmachar Golf club features two beautiful mature Parkland courses, designed by the world renowned golf architect, Dave Thomas. Hawkshill is regarded as not only stunning, but a very good test of golf. The Swailend layout is less demanding than the championship course, but offers golfers of all abilities a golfing experience to be enjoyed.
Number Of Holes: Both courses are 18 holes.
Yardage: From the white tees Hawkshill 6730 yards, Swailend 6388 yards
Par: Hawkshill 72 – Swailend 72.

Hawkshill Course
Tee | Yards | Par | Slope Rating |
---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6740 | 72 | 142 |
![]() | 6573 | 72 | 141 |
![]() | 6242 | 72 | 138 |
![]() | 5586 | 72 | 139 |
Swailend Course
Tee | Yards | Par | Slope Rating |
---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6323 | 68 | 129 |
![]() | 6018 | 68 | 126 |
![]() | 5606 | 72 | 128 |
Clubhouse Facilities
Bar/Restaurant: The spacious clubhouse provides excellent bar and catering facilities to members and the many visitors. Superb Private Conference Suite and Catering Facilities. Two Large Lounges ideally suited for Corporate Days.
Drinks/Snacks: Bar snacks and sandwiches are available all day.
Changing Facilities: The Ladies and Gents locker rooms provide changing facilities for the visitor.
Shower Facilities: Visitors showers available.
Scorecard and layout
Newmachar Golf Club Scorecard and Course layout. Click or Tap Image to see full size
Golf Facilities
Pro-Shop: Fully stocked and equiped Pro Shop offering a selection of current clothing, with and without club logo, the very latest leading brands in golf clubs and golf equipment. Experienced PGA Professionals, offering first class tuition and advice whatever your level. The coaching team use the latest Trackman ball and club tracking technology.
Golf Club Hire: Best quality golf clubs available to hire.
Buggy Hire: Buggies available to hire best to pre book to ensure availability
Trolley Hire: Pull and battery powered trolleys available to hire.
Practice Area: Fully equipped driving range currently using new quality Titleist balls.
Putting Practice: Large practice putting green available
Weather Summary
Newmachar Golf ClubIn their Words…….
Frustrated by the pressures on Aberdeen’s public courses and the lengthy waiting lists for membership of private clubs, Charlie Keith, a community policeman working in Aberdeen had a dream – this was to build his own golf course. The first moves were made in 1979 when a meeting was called in the local village hall to establish support for the formation of a local golf club. A steering Committee was formed and within a month a local farmer offered them a farm. Plans were drawn up by the Alliss/Thomas consortium.
A planning application was made to Gordon District Council but was turned down, the reason being there was not an “overwhelming need” for a golf course on this site and so the release of the land from food production could not be justified. Three other potential sites in the area were identified, two of which proved inappropriate. The third was Swailend farm, two miles south of Newmachar village the owner was approached and he agreed to sell.
Newmachar is home to two 18 hole golf courses as well as a spacious driving range and a short-game practice area. Newmachar Golf Club is located on the outskirts of Aberdeen, only five miles from the international airport and the village of Dyce.
The Hawkshill course par 72, SSS 74, was designed by Dave Thomas and opened for play in 1990. The course has been endorsed by Peter Alliss, and is regarded as one of the toughest tests of golf in the area. It has already hosted major championships, including the Scottish Professional Championship and the Scottish Seniors Open.
The Swailend course, par 72, SSS 71, was also designed by Dave Thomas and opened for play in 1997. Slightly less demanding than the Hawkshill course, it is nevertheless an excellent test for golfers of all standards.
Our clubhouse provides panoramic views over the Hawkshill course and fully licensed with a full catering service provided. You should always book catering for parties of eight or more in advance, as restricted opening hours may be in operation, especially during the winter months.
Newmachar Golf Club