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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
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0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
64 out of 68 reviews
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
9 Reviews (9)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type
Par 69
Length 6060 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.7

Turnhouse Golf Club debuted as a nine-holer in 1897, but expanded to 18 by 1900. A wooden hut was its first clubhouse - perhaps, on the 15th, you can hear ghosts of the original golfers washing away their rounds - and sold tea for sixpence, with meat costing a shilling. Not much happened on the golf course until 1924, when James Braid surveyed the course and suggested improvements, and then again, in 1950, when the current seventh and eighth holes were created.

Turnhouse Golf Club is a par-69 golf course with a standard-scratch rating of 70 running 6,060 yards. The golf course ranks third for number of par-4 holes longer than 400 yards in the Lothians. Sitting atop Lennie Hill, the golf course offers magnificent 360-degree views: On clear days golfers can glimpse the mountains of the Scottish Highlands (north), the River Forth (east), the Pentland Hills (south) and the old coal bings of Broxburn (west).

In other good news, the Turnhouse Golf Club's clubhouse is no longer a wooden hut; in not-so-good news, the prices of liquids and solids in the bar have gone up.

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Course Details

Year Built 1897
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1927) Ronnie Lumsden

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.6
68 Reviews (68)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Salty Course the first time you play.

Wonderful staff as we arrived. We booked online and called ahead for electronic trolleys. All was waiting when we arrived. The driving range was on mats but well done. The course plays much longer than the card shows. Lots of role. Greens had just been punch and were long so a bit slow. Some blind shots but we were given advice ahead of time from the staff. Highly recommend electric trolleys, some hills to be climbed. Over all a great experience and would play again. With experience it would play even better. But don’t let that stop you from playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Sunny Summer afternoon at Turnhouse

Good practice and warm up facilities. Great roll on the greens, tho a bit slow compared to my home course that's been baking for the last two months. Fairways tight in places between trees and along side field boundaries but in lovely condition. A few blind tee shots and some blind approaches which made it tricky for a visitor and a little frustrating. Keeping the ball in play is rewarded by good scoring. Well worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantasies experience at Turnhouse

Visiting from the States so it’s always a little unnerving walking into an unfamiliar place. They staff made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in. They treated me like a regular and toward the end of the round I was lucky enough to be invited to join a threesome that was playing in front of me. These guys were first class…Ricky, Martin, and Liam made the experience 5 star! Cheers guys! My wife and I hope to return to Scotland again and when we do I will be sure to play another round at Turnhouse! Cheers Mates!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden gem on outskirts of Edinburgh

First time playing Turnhouse GC in a very long time. Completely forgot it was there. Staff were very friendly, and informative, giving good tips and guidance round the 18. As for the course, I was literally blown away, not only by the 35mph gusts, but the over conditions. Beautifully looked after, in fantastic condition from tee to flag. The course flows from hole to hole and was a challenge regardless of conditions. Will most certainly return very soon.

Well played TGC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Turnhouse Golf Club - winter course layout

Weather was 2oc but with wind chill it was -2oc, so course was using temp greens but and its a big but these temp greens where quick and true, no bumps or lumps, I was shocked at the quality of the winter greens. Great layout and interesting views over the airport and a bonus getting to see planes land. Will definitely be going back to experience the course in the summer.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Winter Golf

Played for first time. Specifically chosen as Golf Now hot deal and no playing restrictions. On playing found winter tees, not advised when booking and winter greens on 5 holes, again not advertised when booking. Also paid £40 as hot deal, would have been much cheaper booking direct and Golf shop was really surprised that's what Golf now charged.

Overall very unhappy with Golf Now, probably unfair on course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course. In good condition. Greens were immaculate.

Great course. In good condition. Greens were immaculate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

This is quickly becoming a favourite of mine. Length is just right off the yellows for me, challenging but gettable. Some really fun holes, the 3rd and 4th combo is great. Awesome course design too with fairway bunkers and trees just causing enough work for the course management side of things without being too oppressive. Greens were fantastic despite some rain that day and at the start of our round (though I had a terrible day with the flat stick, but user error not the facilities!) I highly recommend this course to all

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing value course

Just an outstanding course and value is great. Will recommend to friends if they visit scotland.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Turnhouse

Super wee course. Staff very friendly. Buggies / walking could be an issue. Very noisy with planes .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding course, extremely accommodating to travelers

Staff and members could not have been any friendlier. Course was in great shape and was a blast to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Venue

Such a friendly and helpful welcome set the scene for a great day. Excellent value with the course in great condition with some interesting holes, would be better for knowing. Excellent Pro, good course, great food & drink, Would recommend to anyone is nearby.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Bit Hilly

Good course a bit hilly, difficult to follow (3d fairway) and 5th T. The 5th winter T was still marked and we were led away but apart from the heavy rain I would recommend it but caveat a buggy is definitely needed for old gits like me👍

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Beautiful views

A lovely Scottish evening at Turnhouse. We liked the layout. We both preferred the back 9 with some nice holes in the last 5. Some fantastic views of the Airport, planes taking off and across Edinburgh. Warm and no wind certainly help our enjoyment- losing on the last green to a quality 4 didn’t help mine 😁. Lovely course, really easy to find and park.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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