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Gallery: Actor James Nesbitt and pals play round at Trump International Golf Links

The Cold Feet and Hobbit star took to the course in Aberdeenshire.

Actor James Nesbitt at Trump International Golf Links on Tuesday. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Actor James Nesbitt at Trump International Golf Links on Tuesday. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Ryan Cryle By Ryan Cryle

Actor James Nesbitt was among a group of high-rollers playing Aberdeenshire’s Trump International Golf Links on Tuesday.

The Northern Irishman, 58, who made his name in TV shows like Cold Feet and Murphy’s Law, before going to further acclaim in drama the Missing, as well as starring in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, is staying at Menie Estate with pals.

ITV horseracing commentator Oli Bell, and Andrew Harding – secretary-general of the Asian Racing Authority and an executive director at The Hong Kong Jockey Club – are also among the group of TV personalities and businessmen, who are all understood to be members of an exclusive members club named the Albatross Club.

According to their website, “the Albatross Club is an exclusive members club that specialises in syndicating racehorses and running golf society days and events – bringing together groups of like-minded, fun-loving individuals.

“Members enjoy great days at the races together, get invited to unique, private experiences with champions of the sport and industry, offer golf memberships, a wine club and unique networking opportunities.”

Trump International Golf Links – which opened in 2012 – will play host to its first high-profile professional golf event next week, when the European Legends Tour’s flagship event, the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship, takes place at the course near Balmedie. 

Best pictures as actor Nesbitt and pals tackle Trump International Golf Links:

James Nesbitt is used to performing for the camera. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
James Nesbitt lines up a putt. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
The Murphy’s Law actor tries to find the cup. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
But did it go in? Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
James Nesbitt, who starred in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, waits on the tee. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Northern Irishman Nesbitt goes through his pre-shot routine before teeing off. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
James Nesbitt after hitting a drive at Trump International Golf Links. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Nesbitt playing from the rough. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Left to right, Andrew Harding, Oli Bell, and luxury realtor Jack Ballantine at Trump International Golf Links. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
ITV horse racing commentator Oli Bell applauds one of his playing partners. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Bell found something funny. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Oli Bell tries to get a handle on one of the Aberdeenshire links’ greens. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Oli Bell prepares to tee off. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
Bell watches one of his drives closely. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
James Nesbitt tries to find the green from range with a fairway wood. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
The high-rollers visiting Menie Estate are all thought to be members of the exclusive Albatross Club. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

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