West Links Rd,
Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2BB
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+44 (0)1620 842 255Pro shop
+44 (0)1620 843 111Fax
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Alasdair Good (Head PGA Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Willie Park Jr.
The three 18-hole courses at Gullane Golf Club are: No.1 Course (par-71; 6,466 yds from back tees); No.2 Course (par-71; 6,396 yds); No.3 course (par-68; 5,252 yds).
56.031613
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18 miles NE of Edinburgh
From Edinburgh, travel east on the A1, direction Berwick-upon-Tweed. Turn off the A1 at the Bankton Junction, and follow the A198 direction North Berwick. After 9 miles (passing through Longniddry and Aberlady) the Gullane GC Professional Shop (and No.1 Course check-in) is on your left; on your right is the Visitor's Clubhouse (No.2 and No.3 courses check-in).
Gullane (No.3)
Gullane Golf Club (No.3 Course): The third of Gullane's three centenarians, this is the youngest and shortest of the courses at Gullane. Like its older and grander siblings (the No.1 and No.2 courses), the No.3 provides a good test of golf on classic open links terrain.
Although only 5,252 yards from the tips, with a par of 68, the level of golfing challenge will be closely correlated to the strength of the wind on any given day. The three opening and three closing holes are laid out on flattish links land on the clubhouse side of the A198, with the remaining holes running through the lowest elevations of Gullane Hill. Many holes run parallel to and rub shoulders with those of neighbouring Luffness New Golf Club.
Towering sand dunes may not be much in evidence, but other characteristics of enjoyable links golf are here in abundance, not least excellent fast draining turf, penal rough beyond the fairways, pot bunkering and top-quality greens. Straight hitting onto the relatively narrow gently undulating fairways will serve you better than wayward big-hitting. Accurate approach play is also needed, to hit the small and lightly pot-bunker defended greens.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, day & week tickets, combination tickets, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Soft spikes preferred. Players generally walk this course. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
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Pronounced Gull'n, rather than "Gull'ain" or "Goo'lane", the Gullane Golf Club dates from 1882. The No.3 course, which came into being in 1910, was created for the princely sum of £1,000. The course was laid out by Willie Park jr, who also designed Gullane's No.2 course.
The distinctive pudding-bowl hill that lies inland, six miles to the east of Gullane, is known as North Berwick Law. This "volcanic plug" sits a mile or so south of the town of North Berwick, and was once home to an Iron Age hill fort. A public footpath allows walkers to climb to the top of the hill, where a whale's jawbone resides ... and the views are jaw-dropping!
No.3 course:
Scotland's 89th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Main Street, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AB
+44 (0)1620 843 259
Visit websiteWith 14 bedrooms and a fine restaurant, The Golf Inn in the centre of Gullane is an ideal location from which to explore the East Lothian's many excellent golf courses.
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Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Muirfield; Renaissance Club (private); Luffness New; Craigielaw; Craigielaw; Kilspindie; Longniddry; North Berwick.
Glen; Dunbar; Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (The Old Course).
Main St, Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0RE
+44 (0)1875 870 682
Visit websiteThe award-winning The Leddie (formerly called Ducks Inn) is located just a 30-minute drive from Edinburgh, alongside the Firth of Forth in the heart of Lothian. Nestled in the picturesque village of Aberlady, this 27-room hotel and top-quality restaurant provides an ideal base for exploring one of the world's most historic and most revered collections of seaside links golf. In addition to scenic walks along Aberlady Bay, The Leddie offers secure parking, free WiFi, an excellent bar and large screen TV (with full golf coverage).
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Kilspindie (o.5 mi); Longniddry; Craigielaw; Luffness New; Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Muirfield; Renaissance Club (private); Archerfield (Dirleton & Fidra Links).
Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (Old course); North Berwick; Glen; Dunbar.
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