Advice on an East Lothian trip

[Backache]

If you're wanting a gentle start and Gullane 3 is difficult for the last day , have you thought about using it for the first?
It is an enjoyable course but it is short and an easy way to start. Gifford is meant to be quite an enjoyable course but I've not played it.

 

[Trapdraw]

Try and get a twilight tee time at North Berwick West Links, if you can it save a bit of cash over the normal rate.
Powfoot is worth a game if you’re travelling back home that way.

 

[Trapdraw]

If you are thinking of Powfoot, although it’s good I’d skip it and play Silloth.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I've just mapped Dunstanburgh, it's 1.5hrs from where we're staying but then 4.5 hrs home. Might be just abit too far east to be a stop for us.

What is your route back?

I assumed you would go down the A1 but if you are looking at Powfoot then I'm guessing you are going over to the M6.

 

[Bazzatron]

What is your route back?

I assumed you would go down the A1 but if you are looking at Powfoot then I'm guessing you are going over to the M6.

Yep M6, pretty much all the way back down. Not far from J10.

 

[Beezerk]

Yep M6, pretty much all the way back down. Not far from J10.

Silloth it is then

 

[sunshine]

Seems a shame to come all the way to East Lothian and play a run of the mill parkland course like Haddington. I'd swerve that and look at one of the links courses instead. Longniddry probably not a bad shout looking at your price range and courses you've played before.

This is exactly what I thought

 

[GreiginFife]

If you're wanting a gentle start and Gullane 3 is difficult for the last day , have you thought about using it for the first?
It is an enjoyable course but it is short and an easy way to start. Gifford is meant to be quite an enjoyable course but I've not played it.

Gullane 3 isn’t a difficult course really, considering they have Dunbar the day before, G3 would be like a stroll in a nice seaside park after that.

 

[2blue]

Sadly Silloth would add a further 2 hrs travelling time...... Preston would be a good compromise I think as a nice Parkland

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Sadly Silloth would add a further 2 hrs travelling time...... Preston would be a good compromise I think as a nice Parkland

I haven't played it but Carlisle is well liked and is also en route without having to really deviate. Have you played there?

 

[Backache]

Gullane 3 isn’t a difficult course really, considering they have Dunbar the day before, G3 would be like a stroll in a nice seaside park after that.

Yup, I was referring to the fact that it was proving difficult to get a tee time not to play.

 

[GreiginFife]

Yup, I was referring to the fact that it was proving difficult to get a tee time not to play.

Ah, fairy nuff.

 

[2blue]

I haven't played it but Carlisle is well liked and is also en route without having to really deviate. Have you played there?

Not played Carlisle but heard good things about it & would be very handy as right next to M6. Nearby Brampton GC for me would be a no, no as waaay to hilly.

 

[patricks148]

Seems a shame to come all the way to East Lothian and play a run of the mill parkland course like Haddington. I'd swerve that and look at one of the links courses instead. Longniddry probably not a bad shout looking at your price range and courses you've played before.

i never get this either, come to an area famous for its links and play parkland Gullane 2 or 3 or even Goswick would be choices of cheaper after Dunbar.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I would agree with Greig regarding Longniddry but I would keep Gullane 3, which is a cracking wee course, and drop Craggielaw
Good choice by you and I hope you enjoy your trip.

 

[Bazzatron]

So Haddington is now out after having a lifetime of living as far from the sea as possible, it's been pointed out that I should really concentrate on links.

Still working through the suggestions, thanks all.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Gullane 3 isn’t a difficult course really, considering they have Dunbar the day before, G3 would be like a stroll in a nice seaside park after that.

Not that difficult if I had a 30 out/30 in score of 60 in a bounce game as a skinny late teen.
3223 start I recall.
Mind you The course is 2 to 3 shots harder now [aye but clubs and balls are much better]
Arguing with myself again.

 

[KenL]

Not that difficult if I had a 30 out/30 in score of 60 in a bounce game as a skinny late teen.
3223 start I recall.
Mind you The course is 2 to 3 shots harder now [aye but clubs and balls are much better]
Arguing with myself again.

60? Are you a pro?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

60? Are you a pro?

In 1967 yes

 

[TigerTime]

I'm in charge of planning our summer trip for next year and we're going back to East Lothian, got a nice cottage booked in Haddington and I think I've got a loose itinerary but I'm just keen to see if I've picked a dud or missed a gem:

Thursday- Haddington After a 5 hour drive and an early start, I thought this would be a gentle start
Friday- Craigielaw
Saturday- Dunbar, thinking this would be the standout course of the trip
Gullane number 3- was hoping we could get on early before the long trip home but it's their summer club event so can't get on before 11.

We've already played Gullane number 2, Kilspindie and North Berwick Glen.

Budget wise, the £150 Dunbar is asking is probably the max we'd pay for a round.

Cheers

Apart from the obvious NB, Muirfield, Gullane 1 etc

Luffness?
Monktonhall


Depending on your way home potential options for your last day;

Goswick
Bamburgh
Seahouses
Roxburghe
Peebles