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Swanston Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.0
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Course Highlights
This mountain course rewards precision play with undulating slopes, true-rolling fast greens, and sweeping views that make every round memorable. Outstanding value, friendly staff, and excellent conditions consistently impress golfers who appreciate a rewarding challenge.
About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 69
Length 5696 yards
Slope 115
Rating 68.3
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.
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| 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 |
Scorecard for New Tees White & Red
Metrics:
| 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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Course Details
Year Built 1927
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ronnie Lumsden (2006)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - £25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.
Food & Beverage
Bar, Catering, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Internet Access
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by choll1 on 04/04/2021
I Recommend This Course
Great course
Excellent and enjoyable course, greens were tricky to read but in great condition...considering membership it was that good!
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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