North Berwick Golf Course Review And Course Guide

The Mulligan+ Course Guide for North Berwick Golf Course - North Berwick Golf Club Type

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Country

Scotland

Region

Scotland

County

East Lothian

Town

North Berwick

Address

New Club House, Beach Road

Postcode

EH39 4BB,

Phone

01620 892135

Email

[email protected]

Website

www.northberwickgolfclub.com

Course Vitals Holes

18

Yards

6420

Slope

129

SSS

71

Par

71

Par

74 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Playing Card

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Hole Par

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Par (Ld's & Juniors)

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Stroke Index

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15

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17

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13

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18

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16

Club Features Club House

Club Hire

Putting Green

Pro Shop

Practice Area

Club Bar

Driving Range

Restaurant

Trolley Hire

Changing Rooms

Buggy Hire

Lessons

The Club The 13th oldest golf club in the world, North Berwick is second only to the Royal & Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews continuous play over the same course. The West Links was originally 6 holes, with a 7th added before it was extended to 18 holes in 1877. One of the most natural links in the world, North Berwick may not be the longest of courses at 6,420 yards but rest assured that successful navigation requires the full repertoire of shot making.

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Like all golf courses of similar historical origins, North Berwick has its own stories to tell - some good, some funny and some tragic. In the early days, matches between leading professionals were frequent and attracted thousands of spectators. In September 1875, one such match pitted Willie and Mungo Park against Young and Old Tom Morris . The match ended abruptly when a telegram arrived with the news that Young Tom's wife was seriously ill after the birth of their son. Tragically, both Mother & Son subsequently died and so devastating was the news to the 25-year old "legend", that Young Tom, already triple Open Champion, died 3 months later. The course itself has been described as being from a primitive age, a statement that must not be perceived as taking anything away from its undeniable quality. The simple fact is that North Berwick has to a large extent evolved naturally with little assistance from mankind, a fact reflected in the name of the principle course architect - Mother Nature herself. Each hole on this stimulating links, which regularly hosts final qualifying for the British Open , poses different tests of judgement and skill. A unique golfing experience, North Berwick boasts blind holes, spectacular views, drives over walls and burns and bunkers deep enough for golfers to disappear from view. Many holes have been copied by designers all over the world; most commonly the 376-yard, 14th, named "Perfection" and the 192-yard 15th hole called "Redan", which has been replicated in both Pebble Beach and Shinnecock Hills. Like many of the great holes in golf, first impressions of "Redan" can be deceptive and it is only through playing the hole a number, that the golfer can truly appreciate its hidden subtleties. The mounds, ridges and depressions that were left after the sea receded give the course its natural contours and the 15th hole was part of that evolution. For the player on the tee, the green is blind and the shaped shot, which is demanded to battle with the prevailing wind, can be struck with anything from a driver to a nine iron. Text provided by Golf Travel

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Green Fees November 2008 Weekdays

Price

£45.00

Price

£45.00 (Juniors)

Weekends are 50.00 Dec 2008 to Feb 2009

Price

£30.00

Price

£30.00 (Juniors)

Weekends are 35 March 2008

Price

£50.00

Price

£50.00 (Juniors)

Weekends are 55 April 2009 to Sept 2009

Price

£75.00

Price

£75.00 (Juniors)

Weekends 95 Day Ticket 105 Directions 24 miles East of Edinburgh A1 to Meadowmill roundabout then A198 to North Berwick

1 - Hole 1 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

323

Medal - 323

Stroke Index Regular -

308

C'ship Ladies -

303

Ladies & Juniors -

9

303

Pro's Tip: Play your drive short of the path and aim your approach shot left of the pin. Important to get your approach shot close on this the largest of our greens 2 - Hole 2 Par 4

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

432

Medal - 432

Stroke Index Regular -

418

C'ship Ladies -

405

Ladies & Juniors -

11

405

Pro's Tip: This hole runs along the sea. Cut off as much as you dare. The second is much longer than it looks, over a bunker guarding the centre of the green. 3 - Hole 3 Par 4

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

460

Medal - 444

Stroke Index Regular -

444

C'ship Ladies -

430

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: Drive at the gap in the wall. Your second shot must be played over the wall but avoid the greenside bunker on the right.

430

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4 - Hole 4 Par 3

Par 3 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

178

Medal - 178

Stroke Index Regular -

168

C'ship Ladies -

163

Ladies & Juniors -

15

163

Pro's Tip: Miss the green at your peril bunkers await right and left. Note that the green is two-tier. 5 - Hole 5 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

370

Medal - 370

Stroke Index Regular -

358

C'ship Ladies -

314

Ladies & Juniors -

5

314

Pro's Tip: Bunkers to the right await the faded drive. Straightforward approach shot playing a few yards longer than it looks. 6 - Hole 6 Par 3

Par 3 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

160

Medal - 160

Stroke Index Regular -

139

C'ship Ladies -

124

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: The shortest of the par threes at North Berwick. Avoid the cavernous bunker guarding the approach to this green. The folly of under-clubbing is plain to see.

124

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7 - Hole 7 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

354

Medal - 354

Stroke Index Regular -

334

C'ship Ladies -

326

Ladies & Juniors -

3

326

Pro's Tip: A straight drive from the tee is required. Club up on the second to avoid wet feet. Reward for an approach shot close to the pin. 8 - Hole 8 Par 5

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

506

Medal - 506

Stroke Index Regular -

487

C'ship Ladies -

424

Ladies & Juniors -

13

424

Pro's Tip: Avoid bunker on the left off the tee. Plot your way carefully past cross bunkers whether carrying or laying up. 9 - Hole 9 Par 5

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

520

Medal - 502

Stroke Index Regular -

502

C'ship Ladies -

423

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: The right hand route is the safest but this makes for a longer hole. The left hand route is only for the brave and accurate. Negotiate the greenside bunkers for a chance of a birdie.

423

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10 - Hole 10 Par 3

Par 3 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

171

Medal - 171

Stroke Index Regular -

152

C'ship Ladies -

144

Ladies & Juniors -

18

144

Pro's Tip: Do not be distracted by the view. You must not pull up short five bunkers await a wayward tee shot. 11 - Hole 11 Par 5

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

548

Medal - 548

Stroke Index Regular -

524

C'ship Ladies -

459

Ladies & Juniors -

2

459

Pro's Tip: Drive left of the bunkers. Your second shot must lay up short of the bunkers or carry the diagonal slope. The approach shot must be played left of the pin or the bunker right awaits. 12 - Hole 12 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

397

Medal - 397

Stroke Index Regular -

362

C'ship Ladies -

348

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: Play it as a dog-leg. Concentrate hard while putting on this tricky green, as the wind plays a big part with the green so close to the shore.

348

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13 - Hole 13 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

388

Medal - 388

Stroke Index Regular -

362

C'ship Ladies -

334

Ladies & Juniors -

12

334

Pro's Tip: Drive to the right of centre. Don't argue with the wall it's older than you. A good drive however will leave you with a short iron over the wall to set up a birdie chance. 14 - Hole 14 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

376

Medal - 376

Stroke Index Regular -

359

C'ship Ladies -

345

Ladies & Juniors -

6

345

Pro's Tip: An accurate tee-shot is essential. Your second shot must carry the ridge. Only a perfect shot will yield a reward. 15 - Hole 15 Par 3

Par 3 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

190

Medal - 190

Stroke Index Regular -

179

C'ship Ladies -

172

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: The green slopes strongly from right to left. Your tee shot must carry all the way on this the most famous of the short holes and copied throughout the world.

172

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16 - Hole 16 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

379

Medal - 379

Stroke Index Regular -

349

C'ship Ladies -

372

Ladies & Juniors -

4

372

Pro's Tip: You may carry the burn but the real trouble is the green narrow, raised and dissected by a gully. This hole needs accuracy or luck. 17 - Hole 17 Par 4

Par 5 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

428

Medal - 428

Stroke Index Regular -

385

C'ship Ladies -

417

Ladies & Juniors -

10

417

Pro's Tip: Aim at Bass Rock, left can be the shortest line. Your second shot must carry the ridge, before hitting the brakes to avoid a second visit to the first green. 18 - Hole 18 Par 4

Par 4 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Championship -

278

Medal - 278

Stroke Index Regular -

271

C'ship Ladies -

246

Ladies & Juniors -

Pro's Tip: Concentrate car repairs are expensive. Play left if you feel the need for safety. A good time to finish with a birdie in front of the clubhouse.

246

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Scorecard Holes

18

Yards

6420

Slope

129

SSS

71

Par

71

Par

74 - (Ladies & Juniors)

Playing Card - OUT

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HCP

Stroke Index

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Hole Par

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Par (Ld's/Jn'rs)

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36

Playing Card - IN

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Stroke Index

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16

Hole Par

3

5

4

4

4

3

4

4

4

35

71

Par (Ld's/Jn'rs)

3

5

4

4

4

3

4

5

4

35

71

HCP

Tees Played Championship

Medal

Regular

C'ship Ladies

Ladies & Juniors

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