How many holes are there in North Berwick Golf Club?
North Berwick Golf Club was originally only six holes, but over the years the land has been acquired to expand the course to a full 18 holes, which was completed in 1877. One of the most unique features of the course are the stone walls that meander throughout the holes that originally marked the walls of the course.
What makes North Berwick so special?
More so than any other course we played in Scotland, North Berwick felt unique in the sense, that you’ll probably never see another course built like it. Ever. Between the (fun) blind shots, the seaside location, and the brick walls throughout the course – it’s truly one of a kind.
Why isn’t North Berwick hosting an Open Championship?
North Berwick has held qualifiers for the Open Championship, but due to it’s short length by modern standards (around 6500 yards full stretched out), it simply doesn’t have the length to host larger scale events. That being said, like many courses in Scotland, visitors are not allowed to play from the tips.
What is the West Links at North Berwick?
Golf has been played over the historic West Links since the 17th century, from almost every tee we have breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth and the islands of Bass Rock, Craigleith, Lamb and Fidra. The 1st tee is a very short walk from the town of North Berwick and its bustling streets.
How do you play North Berwick?
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How do I get to North Berwick Golf?
Travel to North Berwick by Train The nearest train station to North Berwick GC is North Berwick. Trains to North Berwick depart from Edinburgh Waverley. The service is operated by Scotrail. The Golf Club is just a short 5-minute walk down the hill from the station.
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Can visitors play archerfield?
It is still largely a private members club but it is no longer impossible to play as a non-member, more about that below. So, to the club and courses itself. The whole ethos around Archerfield is 'We play a different game'.
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North Berwick No. 1 – Point Garry Out
The 1st hole – Point Garry Out is short at 322 yards, with a severely elevated green. The ocean protects the entire right side. Glad my tendency as a lefty is to fade.
No. 2 – Sea
This very appropriately named hole is simply gorgeous to look at and fun to play although at 424 yards it’s too long for most to reach in two.
North Berwick No. 3 – Trap
Someone told us that North Berwick was a short course – how then a 424 yard par 4 followed by this monster at 460 yards? The line running across the course is actually an old wall which is positioned at exactly the spot that will make it difficult to clear on the second shot. The only sensible thing is to play this as a par five.
No. 4 – Carlekemp
This is the first par three and it’s a doozie, largely because of the traps which of course I’m in. It’s a very pretty hole and the first away from the sea.
North Berwick No. 5 – Bunkershill
This is a 371 par 4 that plays a lot longer than the yardage. Needs both a good drive and a strong second shot.
No. 6 – Quarry
This a very aptly named hole with what obviously once was a small quarry creating a large depression in front of the green with a huge deep bunker guarding the front of the green and four others surrounding it. At 161 yards it requires a very well struck iron to reach and stay on the green.
North Berwick No. 7 – Eil Burn
Eil Burn is a small stream that you cross twice on the course. In this case it runs just in front of the green and despite being only 365 yards, it is a real challenge for most, or at least me, to get to the green in two.
