The Course to make heads turn
The Glen, East Links, North Berwick
A fantastic James Braid course, set on a spectacular headland with each hole offering panoramic views across the Firth of Forth and of the Bass Rock
The Glen, East Links , Tantallon Terrace, North Berwick, Scotland, EH39 4LE, United Kingdom
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Telephone: + 44 01620 892726 Email: [email protected]
Muirfield
Host to 16 Open Championships and revered as one of the greatest
links designs, it is little wonder that Muirfield is seen as such a
desirable golfing destination. Old Tom Morris, Harry Colt and
Tom Simpson all contributed to a masterpiece that works in two
concentric rings. The front nine forms the outer ring and contains
Jack Nicklaus’s favourite par four (the 8th) in the world. The dunes
here are not dramatic but the intricate design has produced
astounding bunkering, a varied mix of holes and a routing that
ensures the wind attacks you from every angle. Muirfield is revered
for the quality of its greens and well known for the requirements
placed on visitors… be sure to read up on the dress code and
etiquette prior to arrival.
The front nine forms the
outer ring and contains
Jack Nicklaus’s favourite
par four (the 8th) in the
world.
Dunbar
Dunbar is the southern-most links on Scotland’s east coast and it
clings ever so tightly to the shoreline, fearing perhaps that it might
be cast adrift… This is a traditional out-and-back links and Old Tom
Morris squeezed holes between the sea and a tall red sandstone
wall. Indeed, the 6th and 17th share a fairway… and a burn. The wall
rises to over eight feet in places and comes in to play frequently. So
too does the sea which is constantly in view and affects nine holes.
Greens flow out of the land and will test you, but it is the fairways
which prove utterly mischievous, especially at the farthest point.
The four par fours from 11 to 14 are exceptionally tough and good
course management is always essential. The scenery accompanies
you all day.
Greens flow out of the land
and will test you, but it is the
fairways which prove utterly
mischievous, especially at the
farthest point.
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