Aberdeenshire Links HIO Pairs – Trump International, Cruden Bay and Royal Aberdeen

Our 4th Aberdeenshire Links HIO Pairs will take place over three of Scotland’s finest links courses Trump International Scotland, Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay Golf Clubs. All courses feature in UK’s Top 100 with three of the venues in Top 10 in Scotland, this is simply an outstanding golf experience on a magical stretch of perfect links golfing terrain.

* To participate in any HIO Pairs Event all players must have an official WHS Handicap Index from your golf club or from an iGolf subscription. Please Note: You do not have to have scored a Hole in One to enter our pairs events*

Our winning Pair will qualify to play in the National Pairs Playoff Finals for an all expenses trip to the HIO-Club 2026 Grand Final at TPC Sawgrass.

The Hole in One Club are delighted to announce this must play event, a 54 Hole Pairs Event, 1 Round over the 5* Trump Scotland International Links, 1 Round over Royal Aberdeen (Balgownie Course), 1 Round over Cruden Bay.

Aberdeenshire Links HIO Pairs 2025
Wednesday 1st October – Friday 3rd October 2025
Presented by The Hole in One Club

Our 2025 event has a number of exciting features. The package includes:

54 Holes over Trump Scotland International Links, Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay
Leading Pair from our 54 Hole Championship will qualify to Playoff for a trip to TPC Sawgrass
Please Note: If the event has 6 or more x Mixed/Women’s pairs we will offer a separate qualification section.
Daily Nearest the Pin Prizes
Tea/Coffee and Bacon Rolls served at Trump International Scotland before play
2 x Course Meal on completion of play at Trump International Scotland
Welcome Gift
Daily Leading Pairs Prize Voucher
Amateur Prize Table for 1st and 2nd Places
Professional Leader Board System
Tournament Director to officiate event

Accommodation is not included but the HIO Events team would be delighted to assist all teams in booking this

Price
Entry Fees –
£599.00 per amateur to enter the Aberdeenshire Links HIO Pairs 2025

A deposit of £200.00 per pair secures your team place with the final balance payment due on or before the 1st June 2025

For more information and bookings
email : graeme@hio-club.com or
TEL – 07590426732

Golf Courses 

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Aberdeen, Scotland, was founded in 1780 as the Society of Golfers at Aberdeen and became the Aberdeen Golf Club in 1815. Until 1888 members played on the Queen’s Links close to the city before moving across the River Don to the links at Balgownie. The Course was originally designed by the Simpson Brothers, Archie and Robert of Carnoustie and later re-bunkered and lengthened by James Braid to ensure our classic links kept pace with the modern game.

The club’s ‘Royal’ patronage was awarded by Edward VII in 1903.

The course has enjoyed a rich tournament history including the very best in amateur golf as a past host of Scottish and international events. In more recent history, this classic links layout has hosted The Senior British Open which was won by one of the game’s greatest ever links players, Tom Watson, and The Scottish Open which was won by England’s Justin Rose and the 2011 Walker Cup Match.

Trump International Links
All of Trump International Scotland 18 holes wind their way intriguingly through the imposing dunes and golfers will be treated to breathtaking views from various vantage points around the course. Trump Scotland is ranked in the worlds Top 100 Golf Courses and ranked in the Top 25 in the UK and Ireland. The Trump International links will be an enthralling golfing experience thanks to strategically placed bunkers, undulating fairways and a stunning variety of holes that will no doubt keep the golfer on their toes from start to finish.

Cruden Bay Links
Designed by Old Tom Morris, the course opened in 1899, and is now recognised as one of Scotland’s premier links courses. The course very much reflects the character of the land that it graces, and was last year ranked as the 52nd best course in the world by Golf Magazine.

By modern standards Cruden Bay is not long, but the rugged landscape, combined with the prevailing wind, which tends to howl across the links, make it a genuine test for even the best golfer. This real attraction of Cruden Bay is its character; there are few golf courses that compare.

Unlike many of Scotland’s links that follow the classic loop of nine holes out, and nine back home, Cruden Bay carves its way through great undulations and towering dunes. With many blind shots and quirky angles, being creative here is of the utmost importance.

Itinerary
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Arrive at Cruden Bay GC
Receive Welcome Pack
Round 1 – 18 Holes over the Championship Links – 1st Tee Time 10.30am

Thursday 2nd October 2025
Arrive at Royal Aberdeen GC
Round 2 – 18 Holes over the Championship Balcombie Links – 1st Tee Time 11.00am

Friday 3rd October 2025
Arrive at Trump Scotland International Links
Tea/Coffee and Bacon Roll served before play
Full use of the Practice Facilities
2 Course Meal upon completion of play
Round 3 – 18 Holes over the Championship Links – 1st Tee Time 9.00am
Presentation of Prizes before departing home or enjoying more time in Scotland

Format of Play:
Teams of 2 Amateurs
54 Hole Tournament Pairs Betterball Stableford
Max playing handicap index 24 for Men 36 for Women.
85% Handicap Allowance
All players must have an active WHS Handicap or iGolf Handicap
The event is open to Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Pairs over the age of 18 years and above

Booking Conditions

Please read the following booking conditions carefully, they form the basis of your contract with HIO Events Limited and set out our respective rights and obligations.

All hotel and room upgrades are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Payment by Debit/Credit Card by request through Stripe Online Payments
Payment by Bank Transfer to – Monzo Bank Account 43413966 Sort Code 04-00-04

A £200.00 deposit per amateur player will secure your team place in to the event with a further the final balance due on or before the 1st June 2025

Upon receipt of entry a written confirmation will be issued.

It is your responsibility to check current regulations and if our company incurs fines or surcharges as a result of your negligence you will be responsible for reimbursing us accordingly.

We accept responsibility for all parts of the event as described in our literature and agree to supply such to a reasonable standard. We accept responsibility for the acts and omissions of our employees, agents, suppliers and sub-contractors (providing at the time they were carrying out work authorized by us). Except where loss and or damage to luggage or personal possessions are concerned, we highly recommend that personal travel insurance is obtained prior to the event to cover such damage. We cannot be held responsible for the condition of golf courses because of maintenance or climate, we will try to keep clients informed of the up-to-date conditions.

In the unlikely event of a complaint please notify us immediately, most issues are easily resolved whilst you are on an event. If the matter is not solved to your satisfaction then please write to HIO Events within 28 days of your return, we will not accept liability after this time.

You may cancel at any time but the instructions will only be valid if we are notified in writing.

Period before departure Cancellation charge (% of total event price)

On or Before 1st June 2025 – Full Refund

After the 1st June 2025 – Full Amount