McDonald Golf Club

Visitors

At McDonald Golf Club we offer a warm welcome to those who wish to play the course and use the excellent facilities in the clubhouse
The green fees are as follows:-

• £26.00 per round during weekdays (Mon-Fri)
• £35.00 per day ticket, weekdays (Mon-Fri)
• £35.00 per round at weekends (Sat-Sun)
• Morning outings package £26.00 (Mon-Fri)
  £33.00 (Sat-Sun)
• Afternoon Outings package£32.00 (Mon-Fri)
  £39.00 (Sat-Sun)
• All Day Outings package £40.00 (Mon-Fri)
  £45.00 (Sat-Sun)

Catering

A wide menu is available throughout the season and our excellent caterer Mrs Margaret Fowler has a reputation for fine food and friendly service. The Steak pie and Fish and Chips are 2 particular favourites.

The menu for outings can be adapted for various dietry needs, providing there is at least 3 days notice.

A Word or Two about McDonald Golf Course

Set in the heart of the Buchan countryside, midway between the fascinating fishing trail and the historic castle country, this scenic eighteen hole golf course provides a memorable golfing experience for all standards of golfer.

The parkland course is named after its benefactor Sir James McDonald who, in 1926, gifted the old woodlands to the people of Ellon. The original nine hole course wends its way through this magnificent forest with its stately trees and beautiful rhododendron bushes.

Even though the forest is very close to the town it is alive with wildlife and if you are very lucky you may catch a glimpse of our native red squirrel.
The well established first nine has been carefully constructed to maintain the parkland character.
It has a natural stream that twists and turns across the course and features on almost every hole.

We acknowledge that we are only the caretakers of a very beautiful and valuable natural habitat.
Every effort therefore, is made to manage the course in an environmentally responsible way.

Tee Restrictions

The club welcomes and encourages visitors to enjoy our course and clubhouse. In order for members to participate in club competitions, some restrictions are in place, as detailed below. Please note these mainly affect members. In any doubt, contact the Club Professional's shop on 722891.

• Monday 7.30 - 9.00am Reserved for Seniors. No Juniors before 9.30.
• Tuesday 4.28 - 5.48pm Reserved for Ladies Medal.
• No fourballs after 1.30 (except club matches).
• No Juniors between 3.00 - 6.00pm.
• Wednesday (Gents Midweek Medal).
• No Outings after 3.00pm.
• No fourballs before 5pm.
• Two ball matches (club matches only) may be played at any time.
• Juniors with a handicap may play up until 1.00pm bookable on the day only.
• Saturday/Sunday
• No Outings before 10.00am.
• Juniors may play after 2.00pm only if accompanied by a playing adult over the age of 21 and tee time demand is low (tee times are only bookable on the day)
• No 4 balls before 3.00pm. 2 ball matches (club matches only) may be played at any time after 12.00pm.

Dress Code

As with many other clubs in the area, we operate a Dress Code and request the assistance and co-operation of members, guests and visitors alike in this matter. This is not in an attempt to introduce a 'snob' factor into the club or on the course but gives due deference to the traditions and etiquette of the game we all play.

All members, guests and visitors are therefore requested to comply with the following, both on the course and in the clubhouse as appropriate.

1. Please wear shirts with collars and sleeves. (i.e. no football shirts or singlet/vest type shirts.)
2. Only proper golf shoes are to be worn on the course.
3. Please do not wear hats/caps in the clubhouse.
4. Only tailored shorts may be worn in the clubhouse. (No football or sports shorts.)
5. Torn of 'Ripped' Jeans/Trousers are not acceptable in the Clubhouse or on the Course at anytime.