Duddingston Road West,
Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3QD
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+44 (0)131 661 7688Pro shop
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Stuart Wilson (PGA, Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential. Just to the southwest is Prestonfield GC.
Designer:
Original design by Willie Park Jr.; updated by James Braid.
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1 mile S of Duddingston centre / 3 miles SE of Edinburgh centre.
Duddingston
Duddingston Golf Club: Originally formed in 1895 as The Insurance & Banking Golf Club, Duddingston is home to a well-regarded and excellently maintained parkland golf course, laid out in the former Duke of Abercorn's deer park.
Just 10 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, Willie Park Jr's original design, updated by James Braid, nestles at the foot of Arthur's Seat, one of Edinburgh's "seven hills". Braid Burn, which runs off the nearby Braid Hills, meanders through the course, providing a water hazard you'll need to be mindful of on 14 of the 18 holes.
Visitors welcome on weekdays, and weekends (after 12:30pm).
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
The most famous of Duddingston’s golfers is R.D.B.M. "Ronnie" Shade, MBE, who won the Scottish Amateur Championship five years in a row. He also played in the Walker Cup four times. His nickname, based on his initials, was "Right Down the Bloody Middle".
In 1966 Shade was the leading amateur at The Open Championship, finished as leading individual player in the Eisenhower Trophy, and was runner-up to South Africa's Bobby Cole in the Amateur Championship.
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
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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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