27 Braid Hills Approach,
nr Greenbank, Edinburgh EH10 6JY
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18 holes. Heathland course Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb - hilly.
Surroundings:
Heathland cum moorland. Directly to the south is Mortonhall GC.
Designer:
Robert "Bob" Ferguson (three-time Open Champion - 1880, '81 and '82), and local club-maker Peter McEwan.
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o.7 miles SE of Greenbank / 4 miles S of Edinburgh centre.
Braid Hills
Braid Hills Golf Course takes its name from one of the seven hills around Edinburgh ... Braid Hill or "the Braids" as the area is known. Easy to think the legendary designer James Braid was involved in the layout here. Not so, although he did play many rounds here, as did another legendary Scottish golfer, Tommy Armour. The original design of this testing municipal course is credited to Lothian golfers Bob Ferguson and Peter McEwan.
Relatively short at only 5,865 yards from the tips, the par-71 layout offers outstanding views south to the Pentland Hills, and stunning panoramas across Edinburgh’s skyline to the Firth of Forth and beyond. The layout's natural weaving contours and native gorse bushes throw up a host of shot-making challenges, making for a memorable round that will thoroughly test golfers of all abilities.
Laid out between today's Braid Hills course and its near neighbour to the south, Mortonhall, there was formerly another 18-hole course. It came into being at sometime in the 1920s and was known as Braids No.2. The Braid Hills course that exists today, was known as Braids No.1. The No.2 course, which measured around 4,800 yards, closed in the 1990s.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
This is a walking course. Golf carts are not available due to the difficult undulating terrain.
Limited
Although the City of Edinburgh is steeped in golfing history and is home to many golf clubs of great antiquity, Braid Hills' near neighbour, Mortonhall (1892), lays claim to being the City's oldest golf course still in play. Some would argue however, that the Braid Hills course (1893), actually opened in 1889, predating the Mortonhall course by three years.
Other City of Edinburgh golf courses typically date from later in the 1890s and 1900s: Baberton (1893); Brunstfield Links GS (1898, although the club dates from 1761); Carrick Knowe (1905); Craigmillar Park (1895); Craigentinny (1908); Dalmahoy (1927); Duddingston (1895); Gogarburn (1975); Kingsknowe (1908); Liberton (1920); Murrayfield (1896); Portobello (1902); Prestonfield (1920); Ratho Park (1928); Ravelston (1912); Royal Burgess (1894, although the club dates from 1735); Swanston (1927), and Turnhouse (1897).
Rome is not alone in its claim to be built on seven hills. Several other cities claim likewise. Although it originally featured just one prominent hill (Castle Rock), the city of Edinburgh eventually crept outwards to "embrace" a further six hills. Many now refer to the "Seven Hills of Edinburgh". They are: Arthur's Seat, Blackford Hill, Braid Hill, Castle Rock, Calton Hill, Corstorphine Hill and Craiglockhart Hill.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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