Cowden Hill Drive,
Dirleton, nr North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 5HS
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Daniel Flannery (PGA, Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Links-style & parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Woodland and coastal duneland.
Designer:
Tom Doak
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20 miles NE of Edinburgh.
On the eastern outskirts of Edinburgh, at the junction of the A1 and A720 (Edinburgh by-pass), follow the A1 direction Berwick-upon-Tweed. After 5 miles take the Bankton Junction exit, and follow the A198 direction North Berwick. Follow the A198 through Longniddry, Aberlady and Gullane. 1.5 miles further east from Gullane, turn left into Renaissance Club.
Renaissance, Scotland
The Renaissance Club: Joining a small but growing number of American-influenced (and owned) golf courses in the UK, the Renaissance Club is operated as a private facility, only accessible to its members and their guests. The membership, which is drawn from wealthy golfers spread around the globe, enjoy a top-quality championship course, masterfully sculpted by renowned American designer Tom Doak.
Located on the Archerfield estate, with the two Archerfield Links courses to its east, and mighty Muirfield on its west flank, the Renaissance layout was largely carved out of 300 acres of coastal pine forest. The resulting course flows through a mixed environment, with one or two tree-lined stretches in amongst the majority, which exude the classic characteristics of open linksland golf.
The natural-looking bunkering, firm fairways, classic linksy rough and some huge roller-coaster greens all combine to fully test your game. After a more inland front-nine loop, the layout majestically pushes out towards the Firth of Forth at the long par-4 11th.
Pick of the holes: the spectacular combination of links golf and Firth of Forth sea views peaks on the back-nine at an unforgettable trio of holes. The trio comprises the infinity-green long par-3 12th, and doglegging "showstopper" par-4 13th, which sits directly above the sea's edge. The wonderful short par-3 14th, with its stone wall backdrop, rounds off the trio. It is one of the most photographed holes on the Lothian coast.
Private club; generally guests may only play if hosted by a member. Renaissance Club also offers a One Time Experience programme, allowing non-members to apply for a one-off stay and play opportunity at the Club.
Players generally walk this course.
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American entrepreneur Jerry Savardi is the driving force behind the Renaissance Club. He heads a consortium of owners who have developed the Club into one of the premier private clubs in the UK. The majority of members typically reside overseas.
Scotland's 29th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 98th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2EG.
+44 (0)1620 842 144
Visit websiteDesigned by the celebrated architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, Greywalls was built in 1901. Situated on the edge of Muirfield’s championship golf course, this luxury hotel enjoys a reputation for the excellence of its food and service. As well as the elegant drawing rooms and dining areas the house has 23 en suite bedrooms, a walled garden, hard and grass tennis courts, croquet lawn and putting green.The hotel's Chez Roux restaurant offers a blend of classic French cuisine and local Scottish produce.
Muirfield
Renaissance Club (private); Archerfield (Dirleton & Fidra Links); North Berwick; Glen; Gullane 1, 2 & 3; Luffness New; Craigielaw; Kilspindie.
Longniddry; Royal Musselburgh; Musselburgh Links (Old course); Dunbar.
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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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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