Gifford Golf Club
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About
Golf World has called Gifford Golf Club "the best nine holes in Scotland." The East Lothian village of Gifford, half-an-hour from Edinburgh, features this parkland golf course with a view of the Lammermuir Hills. The course is suitable for new-to-the-game golfers as well as those with low handicaps.
Gifford Golf Club management recommends a maximum hour and 45 minutes to play nine holes - a 2,957-yard, par-35 run out, and 3,093-yard par-36 coming back. The par-5 ninth hole is a 473-yard doozie.
Course trivia: Gifford Golf Club began in 1904, when golfing Lord Tweeddale leased 50 acres of his family estate for a 5 pounds a year - "for the whole right and privilege of playing golf."
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 6129 yards | ||
| Yellow | 68 | 5798 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 67 | 5702 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 30.0/84 | 162 | 355 | 307 | 357 | 198 | 405 | 313 | 402 | 497 | 2996 | 2996 |
| Yellow M: 29.0/83 | 150 | 348 | 274 | 313 | 196 | 393 | 299 | 397 | 439 | 2809 | 2809 |
| Red W: 30.0/87 | 145 | 343 | 302 | 351 | 194 | 382 | 261 | 384 | 420 | 2782 | 2782 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 35 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 7 |
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Fantastic course!
The course was very well maintained. From the tee area to the greens, the course was immaculate. Unfortunately the club house closed at 3pm, meaning that there was no opportunity to buy drinks when going around. The only issue is that the course a little pricey, even with the GolfNow discount, particularly given there are only 10 holes (We did play 18, but ultimately this was just the same 9 holes x2).
Great wee course
Great wee course in tremendous condition, clearly well looked after.
Only problem we had was noise from around the front of the club house when teeing off and also people speaking on adjacent holes... of course this isn’t a course problem but more a member problem. Clearly better etiquette would have been nice but some people are oblivious to their surroundings.
Would definitely play again and certainly recommend.
Great condition
As you would hope and expect at this time of year, the course was in beautiful condition, and greens were quality. No facilities open at the clubhouse which was surprising in the middle of the day.
Great days golf
Staff very helpful and pace of play was great, no issues with playing holes twice for 18 holes. Missed the 9th tee as shared with 18th so played the 18th then noticed where the 9th was on 2nd circuit so played that last.
Course in excellent condition and greens a good test. Good course for both beginners and for the low handicaps.
Will be looking to play again soon
