Course Review
When the famous West Course at North Berwick became overly busy in the early 1890's the Town Council made the brilliant decision to construct and then manage a new public course to complement the West Course. It was called the Glen (North Berwick East Links) and dates from 1894, and it has flourished ever since.
It started as a nine holer, but due to demand the nine hole course was extended to 18 holes. The extended course emerged under the guidance of James Braid and Ben Sayers. It has been busy ever since!
Glen GC in North Berwick is a course that is often overlooked by travelling golfers as North Berwick, Muirfield, Gullane, The Renaissance Club & more bring the golfing hordes in. Increasingly travelling golfers have come to recognise the quality and number of links courses in the area.
East Lothian is a golf destination all on it's own, and the Glen is worth a look ...
Notable Holes
Hole 1 (The Haugh), a memorable short par 4 with a steep approach to a crow's nest green
Glen GC- hole 1 approach
Hole 4 ( The Knowes), an uphill par 3 with a tricky putting green
Glen GC- hole 4
Hole 6 ( Havelaw) - a tricky par 5 where an approach to the green from the left is prefereable
The Glen GC has a beautiful setting!
Hole 9 (Quarrel Sands) - a gorgeous 'picture perfect' par 3 with Bass Rock and sea vistas..
The Glen GC- hole 9
Hole 13 (Sea Hole) - is the East Links 'signature hole. With a short tee shot and exposure to the sea.
Glen GC- hole 13
Hole 18 (Jacob's Ladder) - a short but memorable par 4 from a high tee to a green at ground level by the clubhouse..
Golf Tours
The Glen is located in East Lothian, which is located less than an hour from Edinburgh airport
Golf in the area includes North Berwick, Muirfield (if you can secure a tee time!) The Renaissance Club (home of the Scottish Open and Rory's big finish) Kilspindie, Luffness New and the Gullane Courses. Hidden gems include Dunbar and The Glen. We can put together a golf tour to East Lotian for you and your golfing mates.
The Travelling Golfer specialises in small group tours and customised self-led tours. We are based in Melbourne Australia and have over 35 years experience organising golf tours to places throughout the world.
Contact us now for a free consultation.
