Edinburgh & Region (A To Da)

Baberton Golf Club

Course Description

The Club was founded in 1893. The course was initially laid out by Willie Park Junior, a two-times Open Champion, and was later reconstructed by James Braid, a Scottish professional golfer and a member of the Great triumvirate of the sport alongside Harry Vardon and John Henry Taylor.

One of our founder members, and twice club captain, blacksmith Thomas Horsburgh, invented the first steel-shafted clubs in the world, taking out a U.K. patent in 1894. The clubs, and a copy of the patent, are on display in the Clubhouse.

Balbardie Golf Course

Bathgate Golf Club

Binny Golf Club

Braid Hills No.1 Golf Club

Course Description

Braid Hills is a historic gem of a golf course that was a testing ground for iconic golfing figures such as James Braid and Tommy Armour.

With outstanding views to the Pentland Hills and the panorama across Edinburgh’s skyline to the Firth of Forth, the natural contours and native gorse bushes shape the parkland course and will give golfers of all abilities a memorable round – and provide a challenge for the more experienced.

At less than 6,000 yards, the test is not about the length but about hitting shots from one hilly crag to the next. The layout is one of the most vertically challenging in Edinburgh. There are only a few bunkers and the rough is relatively light but the slope and proliferation of gorse can make scoring difficult.

As one of the oldest and best loved public courses in Scotland, the dramatic setting provides a wonderful feeling of space and isolation on what can at times be a busy course, especially at weekends.

Broomieknowe Golf Club

Course Description

Currently the length of the course is 6172 yards with a standard Scratch of 70. Long renowned for the quality of the greens, the recent course reconstruction, increase in length and quality and definition of the fairways has provided a tough but fair test of golf to all levels of players.

Bruntsfield Links

Course Description

Founded in 1761, the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society is the fourth oldest in the world and one of Scotland’s most prestigious clubs located only 3 miles from Edinburgh city centre.
The mature parkland style course was originally designed by Willie Park Jnr with later modifications by world renowned architects Dr Alister MacKenzie and James Braid. As a testament to the quality of the course The R&A since 2011 have selected Bruntsfield as a Qualifying Venue for the Open Championship.

Carrick Knowe Golf Club

Course Description

Carrick Knowe is a mature parkland golf course and each hole is beautifully framed by a variety of trees, set in the shadow of the famous Murrayfield Stadium with Edinburgh Castle as a grand backdrop. The gentle contours make this an easy course to walk. Suitable for golfers of all abilities and ages with golf buggies available for hire.

The golf course has undergone some changes on the front nine holes to meet with USGA specifications giving a great contrast between old and new. Be careful of those strategically placed bunkers which can present even the most experienced of golfers a challenge.

Craigentinny Golf Club

Course Description

The stunning views towards Arthur’s Seat and the historic Calton Hill monuments are just one of the draws of Craigentinny – a relatively short and very walkable golf course enjoyed by golfers of all ages and abilities.

There’s an interesting mix of holes on the undulating parkland course from some tricky par threes to some very testing par fours. The well-maintained greens are guarded in places by awkward bunkers so read the green carefully, plan ahead and with a level of accuracy you should hopefully hit par.

Craigmillar Park Golf Course

Course Description

With excellent views over Edinburgh & East Lothian,the course is a fair and enjoyable test for all levels of golfers.

Dalmahoy, A Marriott Hotel and Country Club

Course Description

The East Course has been host to major events such as the Solheim Cup, the Scottish PGA and the Scottish Seniors Open to name a few.

Nicknamed ‘The Beast’ this course is a true challenge for even the very best golfers demanding a combination of raw power and a precise short game to be able to score. The fairways are wide and mostly forgiving (save for a few cunningly placed bunkers by Mr Braid), so you’re able to open the shoulders and really go for it on most tees. The greens are large and receptive, meaning you should have a large target to aim at if you can keep the ball in play off the tee.

Following a renovation in 2005, we added two new holes in the trees (13th & 14th) which are now two of our signature holes alongside the impressive 18th. These two holes are much tighter with narrower fairways and plenty of hazards to avoid. This renovation resulted in a 7,400 yard course from the Championship tees, however for mere mortals, the course is usually set at a more manageable 6,684 yards.

Dalmeny Golf Club