A simply sensational golf course which attracts golfers to come back time and time again. Definitely worth adding to any itinerary.
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An Open qualifying golf course, founded in 1832, North Berwick Golf Club has an antiquated charm with walls, burns, challenging bunkers and commanding views out to sea and of the Forth estuary, a tough course perfect for a golf break.
The challenging West Links Course is what attracts so many to North Berwick Golf Club. This fantastic golf course will challenge even the best players. The clubhouse and lounge bar are both welcoming places after your round to relax in and discuss the day’s trials.
West Links (North Berwick) (North Berwick Golf Club)
The beautiful West Links golf course is a tough test of golf, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, there’s no guarantee you’ll make your way round the course without finding yourself in trouble. With grabbing rough, deep bunkers and numerous other challenges, getting a good score around the course requires pinpoint accuracy and solid nerves.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 6420. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Point Garry (out) | 328 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 309 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Sea | 431 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 403 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Trap | 464 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 434 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | Carlekemp | 175 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 162 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Bunkershill | 373 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 315 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | Quarry | 162 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 126 | 3 | 17 |
| 7 | Eil Burn | 354 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 327 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | Linkhouse | 495 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 418 | 5 | 13 |
| 9 | Mizzentop | 510 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 433 | 5 | 7 |
| Out | 3292 | | 36 | | 2927 | 38 | |
| 10 | Eastward Ho! | 176 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 146 | 3 | 18 |
| 11 | Bos'ns Locker | 550 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 459 | 5 | 2 |
| 12 | Bass | 389 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 354 | 4 | 8 |
| 13 | Pit | 365 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 327 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | Perfection | 376 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 344 | 4 | 6 |
| 15 | Redan | 192 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 164 | 3 | 14 |
| 16 | Gate | 381 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 374 | 4 | 4 |
| 17 | Point Gary (in) | 425 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 412 | 5 | 10 |
| 18 | Home | 274 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 244 | 4 | 16 |
| In | 3128 | | 35 | | 2824 | 36 | |
| Total | 6420 | | 71 | | 5751 | 74 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa, Belhaven Hotel, The Nether Abbey Hotel and 12 Quality Street.
Where you can stay
Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa North Berwick from £179pp
4 star
MacDonald Marine Hotel is right in the heart of East Lothian’s golfing coast, the perfect location for a golf break. Features of the hotel include 83 guestrooms, great dining facilities and a state of the art spa.
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The Nether Abbey Hotel from £155pp
3 star
The Nether Abbey is a friendly, family run hotel, located close to the sandy beaches and picturesque harbour of North Berwick.
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12 Quality Street Hotel from £155pp
3 star
No. 12 Quality Street is a former 19th Century coaching inn. It consists of 11 newly refurbished charming bedrooms and is privately owned adding a personal touch to your stay and fantastic service that is available to you.
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The golf course North Berwick Golf Club is one of the most copied in the world, having had several course designers attempt to recreate its difficult holes.
Location
The golf club is found in the centre of North Berwick, with good access from the A1.
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