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North Berwick Golf Club

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North Berwick Golf Club is the 13th oldest club in the world, and boasts a fantastic links golf course which begins in the town, and stretches to the West along the spectacular coastline overlooking the Firth of Forth.

Located within easy reach of Edinburgh, North Berwick Golf Club is one of the most highly rated golf courses in Scotland. With views that are amongst the most picturesque on any golf course in the world, a round of golf here when visiting East Lothian is one that you won't forget.

With a history that includes Final Qualifying for The Open, The Ladies British Open Amateur Championship and The Amateur Championship, North Berwick is a course that provides a sensational test of Scottish golf.

The stunning vistas that North Berwick Golf Club is famous for are clear for all to see from the opening hole, a short par-4 of 342 yards off the white tees, with a green framed by the sea to the 18th hole which encourages you to play towards to the sea to avoid an expensive errant tee-shot to the right-hand side. At just 277 yards the closing hole is a very scorable final test, and as we all know a closing birdie is the best way to enjoy the 19th hole.

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The West Links Course

The West Links course at North Berwick Golf Club course has hosted final qualifying for the Open Championship in recent years, and is a links in the traditional sense; golfers must negotiate deep, revetted pot-bunkers, blind drives and devilish burns.

Golf writer Gary Williams called the 13th hole (Pit) "one of the great short par-4s in the world," and he's not wrong. There are more than a few holes that stand out at North Berwick, many have been duplicated throughout the world, but the most notable may be the 14th and 15th. The former is named ‘Perfection', apparently because it takes two perfect shots to master it. It may also have something to do with the views over the Bass Rock, which sits imposingly in the Firth of Forth, and is home to the world's largest gannet population.

The 15th, ‘Redan', is the classic par-3 which has reputedly been the subject of a number of copies in modern golf course design, featuring a vast hidden gully front-right of the green. Packed-full of character, North Berwick is a classic Scottish links.

The West Links course is not the longest in Scotland but it is fun to play and provides a unique round of golf. Navigating your way around the course you will come across stone walls, cavernous bunkers, humps, hollows and burns as well as the odd blind shot.

North Berwick is ranked as one of the best courses in Scotland and is a must play course when on a golf break around Edinburgh.

Course Information

Par 71
Designed by David Strath, Ben Sayers
Opened for play 1832

Tees

White 6,420 yards SSS 71
Blue 6,033 yards SSS 70
Red 5,751 yards SSS 74

The Wee Course

The Wee course at North Berwick Golf Club is great for encouraging children to take up the game of golf before venturing on to the more challenging terrain of the West Links.

Originally established as the 'Ladies Links' in 1868 the Wee course is a 9 hole layout of Par 3's situated adjacent to the 15th and 16th holes of the West Links.

Clubhouse and facilities

The original 1880 clubhouse has been developed over the years to now include modern changing facilities for both ladies and gentlemen. A bag store is available for your golf clubs as well as lockers for clothes and valuables.

The bar is a perfect place to relax with a drink after your round, located on the upper floor of the clubhouse as well as the East and West lounges. Spectacular views are on offer of the 18th green, 1st tee, North Berwick town, harbour, the Firth of Forth and the islands of Bass Rock.

How to get to North Berwick Golf Club

North Berwick Golf Club is located in the centre of North Berwick less than half a mile from the train station, with good access from the A1.

Address: Beach Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, EH39 4BB

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What Our Golfers Say

9.6
Excellent
14 reviews
Condition overall 9.8
Condition of greens 9.6
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.2
Facilities 9.0
Difficulty 100%
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Neil

30 Jul 2025

Excellent
10.0

Fabulous experience both on and off the course. Couldn’t have been made to feel more welcome in the clubhouse where the service, facilities and food were all first class. The course speaks for itself and it’s on many people’s bucket list for good reason. The Pro Shop is eye-wateringly expensive. Some premium you expect to pay but this was in a different league.

Steve

27 Jul 2025

Excellent
10.0

The slow marking for pace of play should be read as ‘a bit slow’. Given the tight layout, the popularity of the course and the number of overseas visitors, it could’ve been a lot worse. It’s a fantastic course in tip-top condition, friendly staff and grand clubhouse.

Clive

26 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic

Ian

12 Sep 2024

Excellent
10.0

40 mph wind made for great experience and loved course

Graham

30 Apr 2023

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic course would like to play it again. From arriving at the course to leaving felt like we had been thoroughly looked after. A must for any golfer and shot 83 off the whites.

Chris

6 Nov 2022

Excellent
10.0

In my top three courses of all time. Greens not as good as I hoped (Gullane were better), but I love the course set up and all of the holes. A real test and a course I would return to year on year.

Richard

30 Apr 2022

Excellent
10.0

Gerry

25 Sep 2021

Excellent
10.0

A very dificult course bit what a test

Charlie

5 Sep 2021

Excellent
10.0

Had a great time on a a fantastic golf course with helpful staff.

Gary

26 Jun 2021

Average
4.0

Really disappointed after hearing so much about NB. There are meant to be crossing points to the beach from the town, but there were people (and dogs) wandering about all over the place. When you spend this much on a round it really spoils the experience. Found the quirky holes a little Mickey Mouse to be honest.

Dave

24 Jun 2021

Excellent
10.0

Great course but with a couple of quirky holes (eg Hadrian’s Wall in front of a green!). Classic links and can score well if on top of your game

Gerry

11 Nov 2019

Excellent
10.0

This is a fantastic links course well worth playing. The course is not the longest but it seems to me to be built in a similar style to the old course at St Andrews. It is, therefore, quite challenging in windy conditions and its greens are tricky.

René

27 Jul 2019

Excellent
10.0

played it already twice and it's one of my favorite course in the world.

David

22 May 2019

Excellent
10.0

Shortest of the courses. But extremely fun to play. Softer fairways some chances to chip a wedge.

North Berwick Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a range on site?

Yes

Are there buggies available to hire?

No

Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?

No visitor tee times available after 12:30 on the weekend.

How many bars are there?

There is 1 bar on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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