West Links Rd,
Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2BB
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Alasdair Good (Head PGA Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland on scenic Gullane Hill.
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-67; 5,134 yds).
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o.5 mi W of Gullane / 20 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, laid out in 1910. Like its older and grander siblings (the No.1 and No.2 courses), the No.3 provides a classic test of golf on open links terrain.
Although only 5,134 yards from the tips, with a par of 67, 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 lowert elevations of Gullane Hill. Many holes run parallel to and rub shoulders with those of neighbouring Luffness New Golf Club and Gullane's No.2 course.
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, revetted 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.
Fair to say, there's a lot more to Gullane's No.3 course than initially meets the eye. It's DNA is much the same as the longer siblings, Gullane's Nos. 1 and 2. The views are different but no less captivating, and the links experience as enjoyable as you'll find.
Pick of the holes: hard to choose between the excellent and varied collection of five par-3s. The 2nd is a warm-up ... a small green solidly bunker-defended. The 8th plays downhill to a bunker festooned green, and a lovely Aberlady Bay backdrop. 11 takes you uphill to a plateau green with deep pot bunkers swallowing anything hit short, while 15 offers a ski-hill descent to a small green ... can a putter be used from the tee? The final par-3 (previously a par-4) comes right at the end ... a last chance to put a 3 or better on your card.
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: 2026].
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, 2024).
East Links Road, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2AF.
+44 (0)1620 842 299
Visit websiteThis boutique hotel is located in the scenic East Lothian village of Gullane. Offering eighteen well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, a welcoming restaurant (the little duckling), as well as a bar and comfortable lounge area, the hotel is just a short walk away from the clubhouse of Gullane GC's Nos. 1, 2 & 3 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.
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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