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."
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View from the club house Photo submitted by marktaylor12 on 04/27/2025
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Photo submitted by marktaylor12 on 04/27/2025
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Photo submitted by amitch29 on 04/24/2025
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Photo submitted by ShooterMcGavin94 on 04/23/2024
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Golfer Reviews
Perfect for a sunny afternoon
Gifford is yet another East Lothian golfing gem, perhaps not in the same league as its county’s more illustrious destinations, but set amidst the rural hinterland, off the usual tourist track, it weaves its way through leafy green woods, uphill and down dale and a little stream meandering through several holes, ready to catch the unwary. Not the longest track by any means but always interesting and pretty tight in places. A 9 hole layout, but several holes play from different tee on the second lap. Greens weren’t overly fast but perfectly true and in excellent condition. Stand out holes are the 2nd and the 8th (11th and 17th on the back nine) both of which make the most of the stream. We got 18 holes for £20. Hard to beat for value.
Great parkland course
Had an enjoyable round at this well maintained parkland course. 9 holes with some different tees on 2nd 9. Decent catering in clubhouse.
Hidden gem
This is a must play course, Excellent layout, some fantastic holes, The course was in absolute pristine condition , greens very undulating and tricky to read , Off the course the staff were very friendly as were the members , I’d throughly recommend this fantastic 9/18 holer ,
It's an absolute MUST, honest.
Before i go off on a rant about golf pricing in East Lothian, just play this course. It's a 'must play' on your tour. Yes, it's 9 holes, played as 18, but don't let that put you off. The back 9 is set up different to the front 9. Manicured fairways, above average green speed. Plenty of undulations on the greens, and pars/birdies are mitigated by well-positioned hillocks and bunkers. Clubhouse is tiny, but buzzing, full of genuine golfers, and a nice bloke called Andy who'll make your breakfast.
As for golf pricing on Scotland's 'golf coast', too many courses now pricing for the deep pockets of international golf tourists who pay for bragging rights. As a Scot who knows the golf in this area well, many of these courses are not worth the 3-figure price. Gifford, on the other hand, is huge value for money. Play it!
Well maintained course
Good 9 hole parrkland ourse in excellent condition greens very difficult to read. Very friendly & helpful staff especially club secretary
Decent menu for eating..
Excellent greens
Played there today with my partner golf course was in excellent condition greens where excellent staff super friendly also food excellent definitely recommend it if you have spare few hours to spare
Tidy Course with Excellent Greens
Played Gifford as looking for a quieter course in East Lothian prior to watching last day of Troon Open on TV. Generous fairways and immaculate greens made our threeball a very enjoyable event on a Sunday morning.
Hidden gem
Great wee course, Great value for money considering what's around it, greens some of the best I've played this year very neat and tidy course Great credit goes to the greenstaff
Excellent!
What a beautiful course! Excellent value for money. Course immaculate!
Great course
Well worth a visit and course in immaculate condition
Excellent value for money
More visible yardage markers would be helpful (they do exist but can be tricky to see sometimes) but not really an issue - just a small suggestion to make the course even better. 9 hole course with different tee boxes. Awesome
Best golf experience.
9 of us from Winterfield golf club played on Sat. What a great experience .Staff were brilliant (Andy & his mum). Hospitality second to none. The course was in fabulous condition even after all the rain. A great deal. We will be back.