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Bathgate Golf Club
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About
Bathgate Castle sat on what's now the 10th hole of the Bathgate Golf Club's course. It was part of the dowry given to Walter Stewart when he married King Robert the Bruce's daughter Marjory in 1328. Because of this, the club, which opened in 1907, is required to seek permission before engaging in any excavating, though "Divots are allowed!", as the club proclaims on its Web site, as were the touch-ups proposed by James Braid in 1935.
A round at the Bathgate Golf Club, where the scorecard admonishes golfers to "PLEASE AVOID SLOW PLAY AT ALL TIMES," kicks off big on Lang Whang, a 476-yarder that is one of four par-5 holes. The longest is Auld Reekie, the 12th hole, at 505 yards. The round closes at Hame, a par-4 that measures 405 yards.
Catch up on games back home or games back at Hame in the Bathgate Golf Club's lounge, which offers satellite television, a view of the 18th, and billiards and dancing for those in the mood to do more than watch.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6328 yards | 71.7 | 129 |
| Yellow | 71 | 5827 yards | 68.0 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 70 | 5152 yards | 69.0 | 123 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.9/95 | 476 | 451 | 329 | 216 | 480 | 402 | 373 | 145 | 346 | 3218 | 398 | 175 | 505 | 215 | 429 | 504 | 337 | 142 | 405 | 3110 | 6328 |
| Yellow M: 68.5/121 | 462 | 427 | 307 | 177 | 454 | 396 | 368 | 131 | 298 | 3020 | 343 | 158 | 483 | 206 | 419 | 431 | 286 | 134 | 347 | 2807 | 5827 |
| Red W: 69.7/123 | 450 | 380 | 229 | 155 | 327 | 340 | 334 | 123 | 290 | 2628 | 311 | 146 | 425 | 186 | 353 | 420 | 278 | 115 | 290 | 2524 | 5152 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 4 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 15 |
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Tired looking course
Course looks tired. The fairways were in average condition following a rather dry spell. Slow greens, had recently been treated with something smelling sickly. Generally the course was a little run-down. My partner hired a trolley, thees were just left lying all over the place outside the shop, the handle adjuster was broken. Found several broken ball cleaners. Some bare patches on the fairways. Some interesting holes though. It is not a bad course, just seems a bit shabby in places, had the feel of a council course. There are better courses around.
First time at BAthgate friendly welcome great course layout and condition absolutely superb highly recommend
Too early in season
A lot of work going on in first few holes.. too early in season for course to be in good condition. Would like to play in summer when everything good as it is well paid out with some nice holes. Good pace of play and worth the money for winter round.
Dine afterwards
Lovely course. Tough in places but a good test. Love the 17th.
Post match, dinner was a treat. Don't go home hungry.
Great course
Well maintained
Friendly staff and good food
The practice facility’s are also great
Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
well maintained greens, fairways and rough even in some of the groups of trees was short grass, weather was great, golf not so good but greatly enjoyable, pro shop very helpful as was the bar staff, would defo recommend this course, two hills but manageable, just take your time and enjoy this cracker of a golf course, try it..
lovely course, some holes criss cross, if its your first time there keep an eye on the group in front and follow them, a few times a burn/ditch or a pool of water would appear, after you play your approach shot, so look out, great weather, a few showers only a couple of minutes, and on 18 tee a sudden shower of hail stones, cracking course, greens spot on, fairways a touch on the dry side but super to play from, all in a great day was had , try it I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did
Course was fantastic
Played here yesterday for the first time what a great course layout is superb course is in fantastic condition greens are spot on well definitely be back soon
Windy but fun!
Really good layout and use of the space. Tricky greens and held up well from a heavy downpour. Wind had massive impact on ball but all part of the challenge. Very friendly pro shop staff. Highly recommend
First class course
Excellent layout, fast pace (not much looking for balls, all tees by greens, tree-lined and fair. Throughly enjoyed playing here and hadn’t expected the greens to be in such great condition and fast.
Highly recommend. Next time here I will visit the 19th as well, the clubhouse looked very smart and welcoming.
Outstanding played a couple of times through golf now, hopefully become a member one day,
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