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Our selected golf courses: North Berwick - Muirfield - Gullane - Dalmahoy - Archerfield
| Muirfield Architect: Tom Morris/H.S. Colt (1891) 18 holes: 6,336yds: par 73.
The original Golf Club: founded by The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1891 (by which time they had already been in existence for 147 years!), this is where Club golf began. Since then it has hosted 15 Opens (the Open will return again in 2013), the Amateur, the Ryder Cup, the Walker Cup and the Curtis Cup. Evidently highly rated by those in the know. The course itself is over level terrain, there are no huge ranks of dunes and although close to the sea it only comes into view here and there. However the real test at Muirfield are the narrow Fairways, deep, well-placed bunkers, the slick tricky Greens and of course any breeze that may be about. You are sure to have a wonderful day at Muirfield, for the course, the history, the Clubhouse - and don't forget the lunch! |
North Berwick
Architect: Unknown (1832)
18 holes: 5,842yds: par 71.
A piece of golfing history lesson that is surely unique. Shaped more by Mother Nature than any golfing architect and pristinely maintained, North Berwick has holes the like of which you will not find on any other course. The land itself is predominantly flat although there are a few small dunes and a couple of blind shots to negotiate. Running alongside the sea its entire length it is both breathtakingly beautiful and dangerously exposed.... |
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Gullane No. 1
Architect: Unknown (1844)
18 holes: 6,466yds: par 71.
From the 1st Tee in front of the splendid Clubhouse, Gullane No.1 rises up onto a broad plateau that looks out over the long grasses across the Forth of Firth to the Kingdom of Fife. Narrow Fairways cut between swathes of towering rough that swishes back and forth in the bracing sea air. Gullane is a strong test of golf and will expose any flaws - but if you are having a bad day, the views are magnificent. |
Gullane No. 2
Architect: Unknown (1898)
18 holes: 6,355yds: par 71.
Gullane Nos. 2 & 3 have their own modern Clubhouse on the opposite side of the road to No.1. From here the No.2 course starts and finishes with the central section of the course running around Aberlady Bay. An easier walking course than No. 1 but still a very demanding course (particularly the short holes) that is on the rosta for Open final qualifying. |
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Gullane No. 3 Architect: (1910) 18 holes: 5,252 yds: par 68
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most recent addition to the Gullane collection, albeit a centenary course in 2010! Gullane No. 3 is also the shortest and most approachable of the three. The rough is deliberately kept under control making it the ideal venue for a first dabble with links golf or a quick after lunch round to complete your day.
Glen Golf Club Architect: Mackenzie Ross (1906) 18 holes: 5,485yds: par 70.
The other golf course at North Berwick - that should not be overlooked! The Glen Golf Club lies at sea-level at the eastern end of town. From here the 1st hole takes you up onto the cliffs and around the coast towards the Bass Rock and then back to the 18th Tee from where there is a commanding view of the town and coastline (and sunset if you get your timing right). North Berwick: one town two very good and contrasting courses. |
Dunbar
Architect: Tom Morris (1856)
18 holes: 5,848yds: par 71.
Another ancient links at the very end of the Firth of Forth. The holes wend their way out from the small Clubhouse onto a narrow spit of land hugging the rocky coastline. Sea breezes will test your game and the sight of revetted bunkers will test your nerve. An Open qualifying course with a lively Membership and Greenstaff that keep the place in excellent condition. |
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Dalmahoy East
Architect: J. Braid (1927)
18 holes: 6,030yds: par 71.
If you fancy a change from all the
fine links courses around Edinburgh then head inland to Dalmahoy (or Musselburgh, see below). At Dalmahoy you will find two very good parkland courses on land that gently rises and falls around the old castle that is now the Marriott hotel. The East course is the stronger challenge of the two and was the scene of the Solheim Cup in 1992. |
Dalmahoy West
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18 holes: 5,168yds: par 68.
A shorter course than the and in many respects a scaled-down version of it. The holes runs over the same terrain and have a very similar feel and design to them, just shorter (which is not necessarily a bad thing!). If you are staying at the hotel teh West would be a good place to begin and hone your skills before taking on the bigger course. |
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Dalmahoy Golf Academy
There is a very good golf academy with some excellent Professionals and extensive practice facilities at Dalmahoy if you are considering a few days to sharpen-up your act?
Other courses to consider
Musselburgh Architect: J. Braid (1938) 18 holes: 6,725 yds: par 72
Another Club that has played its part in the history of the game having been one of the original homes of the Honourable Company before they settled in Muirfield. A parkland course (which was James Braid's specialist subject) that will both test and entertain. A lively Members Club filled with real Edinburgh golfers.
Archerfield & Renaissance Golf Clubs
Two recent, ultra-exclusive golf developments close to the hallowed Muirfield turf. If you are interested in joining either of these clubs we can arrange an introductory round for you - however you will need to stay at least one night in their respective lodges.
