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Swanston Golf Club
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Short but very demanding, small well kept plateau greens. Some very memorable holes.
Swanston G.C is a very testing course set on the North facing slopes of the pentland hills. There are some tough climbs when playing this course and your stance will rarely be level. The main hazards here are gorse bushes, not trees particularly on the 8th hole which is a 216yrd par 3 played from an elevated tee over a sea of gorse bushes, with more down the right hand side. There are six par threes and no par fives, but don't let that give you the impression that this is an easy course. Another memorable hole is the seventh which is 435yrds slightly uphill and with slight dog-leg to the left, and is nearly always playing in to a stiff breeze.
The clubhouse is small in comparison to most golf clubs but you are guaranteed a warm, friendly atmosphere and some good food once inside. All in all, this is a very good days golf for all levels of play.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5696 yards | 68.3 | 115 |
| Yellow | 67 | 5401 yards | 66.8 | 113 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5209 yards | 71.0 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.3/115 | 318 | 377 | 175 | 398 | 443 | 211 | 143 | 254 | 352 | 2671 | 414 | 463 | 192 | 501 | 209 | 370 | 298 | 165 | 413 | 3025 | 5696 |
| Red W: 71.0/115 | 307 | 341 | 135 | 369 | 416 | 163 | 140 | 212 | 288 | 2371 | 391 | 428 | 165 | 490 | 187 | 362 | 286 | 156 | 373 | 2838 | 5209 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 12 |
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Stunning views of Edinburgh
Every hole is different. Once you master the slopes this is a great course to play. Don’t need to be a big hitter. You’ll enjoy the work out and if you play this day in then you’ll be one very fit golfer. The views of Edinburgh and Fife are breathtaking and just take a moment now and again to take it all in. Didn’t lose any balls.
First round
Fun course to play, well maintained and friendly staff. Great value for money. Will definitely be back.
Course in excellent condition, Martin at the desk was very friendly and helpful. Fairways are pretty punishing being on a slope but greens were brilliant and overall very well maintained. Will be back for sure
Great value
Condition of fairways and greens were very good.. Quite hilly with severe slopes on a number of holes..Would benefit from having a few more signs to indicate nrxt tee... We thoroughly enjoyed the round though. Staff were very friendly.
A game of two halves, Brian
The first twelve holes, the original part of the course, are generally interesting and challenging, especially with the strong winds we had to play in. The final third is the new part and should be good in a few years' time when the course has matured, but even with the growth of the trees that have been planted, these holes will not be as interesting as the first twelve. Still, well worth a whirl.
Misty
Played 5 holes then mist came down and couldn’t see 50 yards, phoned pro shop and were happy to give us a voucher to use another time.
Weekend golf review
Nice game in a good wee course. Condition was good, facilities great and plenty of parking. Since things are easing up with a Covid, I think a lack of litter bins was disappointing. Would certainly be beneficial for new visitor to have some improve signage indication direction of next hole and tee box areas. Otherwise great value for the money.Cheers.
Great course
Fantastic course, was stuck behind a 2 ball for last few holes but that’s not the courses fault, would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a new challenge.
Played the old course about 40 years ago. Enjoyed it, in good condition. A bit awkward finding way round at times. Especially the 13th.
Would definitely play again. Greens very true.
Not played course since new holes and layout changed.
Course was in great condition ( as was weather),greens true and very receptive to ball,
Excellent lay out, good mixture of holes,,,,still a thinkers courses
Stunning Views
If you want to play a course for its views then this right up there. But sadly its location is also its downfall. On the slopes of the Pentlands means that many a good shot is punished by the slopes and your ball ends up way down the hill
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