Thanks to the famous Gullane Hill, this course is a great deal hillier than most Scottish links courses. As a result it provides an excellent test of golf. All three courses at Gullane share the same wonderful turf, enjoy superb greens all year round and offer spectacular, panoramic views from the summit. From up there you can clearly see the ancient volcanic plug Bass Rock, smothered with sea birds and guano, plus the beautiful Isle of May, the scenic Ochil Hills, Firth of Forth, the Lammermuir Hills and far off into lovely Fife.
Carved into the ancient links turf, famed for its lush beauty, you'll find plenty of pot bunkers, wispy grass and beautiful smooth-running greens, all of which ensure that the course is a unique challenge for serious golfers.
About Gullane No. 1 Course – Brief history
- Created in 1884 but the original architect remains unknown, lost in the mists of time
- Hosted the 2015 AAM Scottish Open
- Five-times home to the final qualifying for the Open Championship
- Four-time host of the Scottish Amateur Championship
- Hosted the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship four times
- Voted number 21 in the Top 100 Courses in Scotland by Today’s Golfer magazine in 2013
- Ranked number 63 in the UK and Ireland by Golf Monthly for 2017/18, up 5 places
- Golf Magazine USA says Gullane No. 1 has one of the best holes in the world – the magical par five 3rd hole
- Ranked Scotland’s 20th Best Course by Golf Digest in 2016
- Home to 124 bunkers
Gullane No. 1 Scorecard
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Featured hole – Hole 5, a legendary par 4 to battle with
Hole five, Murray's Hill, is a particularly taxing challenge for those who play Gullane No 1. After the narrow green at the fourth you climb to the course's best-rated hole, number five, a satisfyingly tricky par 4 that’s a full 436 yards long. Yes, it's easily long enough for a par 4. But beware – there's a severe dogleg left, which catches slicers out time after time. Slice your drive and you'll only end up adding yardage to the hole. The second shot is also uphill, leaving many approach shots short. If you want to see what you’re made of, Gullane’s treacherous course is the place to do it.
Known for its beauty and truly superb golfing challenges
Gullane No. 1 combines the sheer beauty of the East Lothian coast – all 43 glorious miles of it - with exceptional play. It’s a course you won't want to leave in a hurry. Make a par 4 on the 5th hole and you can clap yourself on the back for a job extremely well done. Because it lies just ten miles from the capital, Edinburgh, it's also very popular with players who also want to explore the nation's historic, vibrant capital.
Gullane No. 1 Golf Breaks
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Featured Gullane Number 1 golf package:
St Andrews & Lothians 7 Nights Golf Package - Seven rounds of Golf, including one guaranteed round on the Old Course and seven nights’ accommodation including a full daily Scottish breakfast, clubhouse lunches when in St Andrews and a sumptuous three-course dinner in your St Andrews hotel on one evening of your stay. This package is fully customisable, and includes transfers and driving range privileges. Discover More >