Gullane Golf Club, No. 1
Gullane, Scotland
A memorable mix of challenge, atmosphere and fun
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Compared to the other great links courses, Gullane No. 1 files a bit under the radar. Perhaps Gullane don’t lend itself as easily to the reductive characterization that makes it easy to explain the appeal of other nearby courses, such as Murifield and North Berwick. But don’t pass up Gullane. The town the course begins and ends in is surpassed by none – St. Andrews included – for a delightfully pervasive golf-obsessed vibe. A bit unusual for a links, Gullane No. 1 climbs up, over and around a hill that provides one of the best panoramic views in golf. And the course itself is a straight-up championship level challenge with great hole after great hole. This is one of the best all-around experiences in Scotland, and in golf.
Expert Reviews
The course is relentlessly persistent in producing quality golf holes, one after another….The course has some truly fantastic views but don’t be fooled by the amazing aspect that acts as a backdrop to almost every hole because, as good as it is, the scenery is most definitely a supporting act to the superb golf on offer. The course doesn’t possess the quirks and idiosyncrasies that some links courses muster but that isn’t to its detriment. This is true championship links golf. .
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Course Layout
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What To Know
Yardage & Tees
When to Play
Gullane No. 1 is open year around. The east coast of Scotland (where Gullane is located) is generally drier but also slightly cooler than the west coast.
Late spring and summer is your best bet for comfortable temperatures, plenty of sunlight, and minimal wind, but good weather can be found April through October.
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Greens Fees
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Month |
Greens Fees |
| January | £75 weekday |
| February | £75 weekday / £90 weekend |
| March | £75 weekday / £90 weekend |
| April | £100 weekday / £120 weekend |
| May | £155 weekday / £200 weekend |
| June | £155 weekday / £200 weekend |
| July | £155 weekday / £200 weekend |
| August | £155 weekday / £200 weekend |
| September | £155 weekday / £200 weekend |
| October | £195 weekday / £120 weekend |
| November | £75 weekday / £90 weekend |
| December | £75 weekday |
Greens fees last verified June 2019. View them on gullanegolfclub.co.uk/
Visitor Tee Times
Visitors may play Gullane No. 1 weekdays between 10:48 a.m. and noon, and also from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend tee times are available between 10:56 a.m. and 11.04 a.m., as well as 2:56 p.m. to 3:28 p.m.
There are no January and December weekend visitor tee times.
Rentals & Caddies
Caddies are available for £50 plus gratuity, should be paid in cash, and must be requested in advance. Request via bookings@gullanegolfclub.com or 44 (0)1620 843 767.
Golf carts are available for £30. Permission from the Secretary is required to rent a golf cart between November 1st and March 31st.
Pull carts are available for £5.
Electric pull carts are £15.
Rental clubs are £30 for a standard set, or £40 for a premium set. Right and left handed clubs are available for men and right handed clubs for women.Â
Getting There
W Links Rd, Gullane EH31 2BB, UK
Nearest Airport:
Edinburgh 293 miles / 45 minutes)
Other Airports:
Glasgow (75 miles / 1 hour 20 minutes)
Practice Facilities
Gullane has a driving range, short game area with a bunker (at the end of the driving range), and practice putting greens by the first tee of every course. Balls for the range are included with your greens fee.Â
Other Things To Know
Year built: 1884
Architects: Willie Park, with later additions from Tom MacKenzie & Martin Ebert.
Course guide: View the online course guide here.