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Gullane Golf Club
Gullane, East Lothian, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 71 · Visitor green fees vary by season and day and sources disagree; check the club's green fee page · Links
— About
About Gullane Golf Club
Gullane Golf Club is a members' club with three 18-hole links at Gullane in East Lothian, and the No. 1 course is its championship layout. The course starts among trees in the village and climbs Gullane Hill, and the elevation is unusual for a links. It plays to par 71 and 6,873 yards. Pot bunkers, firm turf and smooth greens set the test, and the wind changes how the course plays from one day to the next. From the high ground you look over the Firth of Forth and across to Muirfield.
- The Scottish Open was held at Gullane in 2015 and 2018, and the Women's Scottish Open in 2018.
- Final qualifying for the Open Championship has been held at the club.
- Elevation is unusual for a links.
- Willie Park Jr designed the club's No. 2 course in 1898 and the No. 3 course in 1910.
History of Gullane Golf Club
Gullane Golf Club was instituted in June 1882 and had 18 holes by 1884. A second course followed in 1898 and a third in 1910, which gave the club a 54-hole facility.
Signature holes at Gullane Golf Club
The 7th tee is the highest point and gives a 360-degree view across Edinburgh, the Forth and Muirfield. The 2nd climbs a valley with a narrow fairway to a long, tight green.
When to play Gullane Golf Club
The turf and greens are good year-round. Wind off the Firth of Forth changes how the course plays from day to day, so carry a spare club for it.
Playing Gullane Golf Club: tips
Book through the club's online system or call +44 1620 843767. Visitor tee times are limited. Check the club's green fee page for current rates, because they vary by season and day. The club is on West Links Road, and Muirfield is close by.
Visit Gullane Golf Club
West Links Road, Gullane, East Lothian EH31 2BB
Gullane, East Lothian, United Kingdom
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gullane Golf Club
How many courses does Gullane Golf Club have?
Three 18-hole links courses: No. 1, the championship layout, then No. 2 from 1898 and No. 3 from 1910, plus a children's course.
Who designed Gullane No. 1?
The designer of No. 1 is unknown. Willie Park Jr designed the club's No. 2 and No. 3 courses.
Is Gullane close to Muirfield?
Yes. Muirfield is close by, and you can see it from the 7th tee.