Aberdeenshire 3 Day
1st - 3rd October 2026
3 Rounds on Scotland's Championship North East Coast
Cruden Bay Golf Club
Designed by Old Tom Morris, Ranked 52nd in the World
Designed by Old Tom Morris, the course opened in 1899, and is now recognised as one of Scotland's premier links courses.
Cruden Bay Golf Club
Designed by Old Tom Morris, Ranked 52nd in the World
Highlights
- Spectacular traditional Scottish links
- Dramatic coastal scenery including Slains Castle
- Unique and memorable hole designs
- Ranked NO10 in Scotland's Top 100 golf courses
About This Course
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.
Trump International Golf Links - New Course
Brand New 18-Hole Championship Links
The New McLeod Course will feature as a headline course for this years for our 2026 event.
Trump International Golf Links - New Course
Brand New 18-Hole Championship Links
Highlights
- Spectacular modern links design
- Stunning North Sea coastal setting
- World Class golf destination and first-class facilities
- Two Championship links courses at one venue
About This Course
The New McLeod Course will feature as a headline course for this years for our 2026 event. Spanning hundreds of acres of rugged coastal terrain, the brand new, 18-hole links course at Trump Scotland in Aberdeenshire promises an exceptional golfing experience with dramatic views of the North Sea.
Featuring the world's largest natural bunker, mountainous sand dunes, and infinity greens hugging the coastal dune ridge, this course is meticulously designed to complement
the acclaimed wxisting championship course, which has received worldwide acclaim and is ranked among the Top 100 Courses in the World by Golf Digest.
We are thrilled to unveil this extraordinary addition to our Aberdeenshire Links HIO Pairs and look forward to our members experiencing this exceptional test of golf along the northeast coast of Scotland in the “Home of Golf.”
Trump International Golf Links - Old Course
Ranked in the World's Top 100 by Golf Digest
Spanning hundreds of acres of rugged coastal terrain, the brand new, 18-hole links course at Trump Scotland in Aberdeenshire
Trump International Golf Links - Old Course
Ranked in the World's Top 100 by Golf Digest
Highlights
- Spectacular modern links design
- Stunning North Sea coastal setting
- World Class golf destination and first-class facilities
- Ranked NO11 in Scotland's Top 100 golf courses
About This Course
Spanning hundreds of acres of rugged coastal terrain, the brand new, 18-hole links course at Trump Scotland in Aberdeenshire promises an exceptional golfing experience with dramatic views of the North Sea.
Featuring the world's largest natural bunker, mountainous sand dunes, and infinity greens hugging the coastal dune ridge, this course is meticulously designed to complement the acclaimed existing championship links course, which has received worldwide acclaim and is ranked among the “Top 100 Courses in the World” by Golf Digest. We are thrilled to unveil this extraordinary addition to our Aberdeenshire Links Pairs portfolio and look forward to our members experiencing this exceptional test of golf along the northeast coast of Scotland.
Event Details
Format & Eligibility
Format
4BBB Stableford
85% Handicap Allowance
Max Handicap
Men 24 / Ladies 36
WHS or iGolf required
Open To
Men, Women & Mixed
Pairs, 18 years and above
Prize Eligibility
6 Competitions
In the 12 months preceding the event
From Our Golfers
What Past Attendees Say
Absolutely first class from start to finish. The courses were incredible, the hotel was spot on, and the format made it competitive but fun. Already booked for next year.
Played some courses I’d never have gotten on myself. The whole trip was organised perfectly — we just turned up and played. Can’t recommend HIO enough.
Great value for what you get. Three top courses, two nights in a cracking hotel, and a chance to win a trip to TPC Sawgrass. What’s not to like?
Your Trip
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Thursday 1st October
Cruden Bay Golf Club
Friday 2nd October
Trump International New Course
Saturday 3rd October
Trump International Old Course & Finale
Play for a Trip to TPC Sawgrass
The winning pair at every HIO event qualifies for the National Pairs Playoff Finals at a top UK venue. The leading Stableford scores plus the Nearest the Pin winner book their seats to Florida for the HIO Grand Final at TPC Sawgrass — all expenses paid.
The Ultimate Prize
TPC Sawgrass, Florida
Home of THE PLAYERS Championship
Request Availability & Secure Your Place
We personally confirm all entries within 24 hours.
Aberdeenshire 3 Day Pairs
£799.00 ppWe personally confirm all entries within 24 hours. No obligation. Secure your tee before it's gone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all golfers will need to be a member. This can be purchased for just £10 for the year. This can be paid for pre-events or on the day of the event. The membership comes with great additional perks.
The event is open to all Men's, Women's and Mixed Pairs. You do not need to have scored a Hole in One to enter any of our events.
Max Handicap Men 24, Ladies 36 – 85% Allowance. You will need to have played 6 formal competitions in the 12 months preceding the event to be eligible for prizes.
The winning pair will qualify to play in the National Pairs Playoff Finals for an all expenses trip to the HIO-Club Grand Final at TPC Sawgrass. If the event has 6 or more Mixed/Women's Pairs we will offer a separate qualification section.
Yes, whenever possible we will send all scores back to your governing body via Golf Genius.
All players will receive a Digital Tournament Booklet approximately one month before the event date, detailing tee times, prizes and a full itinerary.
The playoff venue generally changes every year and is held in April/May the following season.
Our pairs champions will enjoy the trip of a lifetime the following year in September.
Email: graeme@hio-club.com
Telephone: 07590 426732
We're happy to help with anything you need.