James Braid courses around edinburgh and north of edinburgh

[DelB]

They are all part of the Association of James Braid Courses and as a member of Goswick (a Braid course) we get to play a pile of tracks for buttons.

http://www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/arkley/AssociationofJamesBraidCourses2011-12.pdf :thup:

Ah, awesome deal!!! :thup:

 

[DCB]

Del,

There's a scheme whereby scheme members clubs get preferential rates, usually the visitors rate, at other Braid designed courses. Your home club needs to be a Braid design and a member of the scheme and then you can look at the long list of Braid designed courses and take your pick. Great way to get an away game at a reasonable rate.

 

[Tommo21]

Dont forget that Royal Musselburgh is a JB track..................shame it's now *****.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Glenbervie is rather nice.

 

[sydney greenstreet]

I have played 2 JB courses, Lothianburn and Shotts. Lothianburn is an ok track if you have the legs of a mountain goat, but I thought Shotts was not that good a track.

 

[CliveW]

Here's a list of Assosciatoin of James Braid's courses. http://www.club-noticeboard.co.uk/arkley/AssociationofJamesBraidCourses2011-12.pdf

 

[stevek1969]

Its a great way to play golf for a decent price. As i've said before if anyone fancies a game at Scotscraig with me (thats the down fall ) your more than welcome and its only £15.

 

[Val]

Its a great way to play golf for a decent price. As i've said before if anyone fancies a game at Scotscraig with me (thats the down fall ) your more than welcome and its only £15.

Steve do you play through the winter?

 

[stevek1969]

Steve do you play through the winter?

Yeah mate i sure do ,course is normally good in the winter, i work shifts so can play during the week as well, give me a shout if you fancy a skite.

 

[Foxholer]

Of the ones I've played, the following get big ticks:

Dalmahoy (Championship), West Linton, Glenbervie, Royal Musselburgh (specially the last 3 holes!),

Prestonfield and Ratho Park are a bit ho-hum.

Of the ones I haven't played, but have heard good things, Burntisland, Scottscraig, Dunblane New

Of the ones I haven't played but heard are rather ho-hum - Baberton, Broomieknowe, Kingsknowe, Lothianburn

There are at least a couple that are particularly quirky or sloped (on the side of a hill) - Lothianburn, Merchants and Turnhouse - and may be worth avoiding (or playing just to try!).

Could be quite a trip! Enjoy!

 

[wrighty1874]

I was a member at WL as a junior when my dad owned the Linton Hotel back in the early 70's. It was a 9 holer then.Have played the 18 holer back in th mid 90's.Wished I lived closer.

If you're staying in West Linton, you have to play West Linton. I'm biased, it's where I play, but it's a hidden gem.

I'd also second votes for Musselburgh and Scotscraig.

 

[Val]

Yeah mate i sure do ,course is normally good in the winter, i work shifts so can play during the week as well, give me a shout if you fancy a skite.

Cheers buddy, always fancied Scotscraig and never had the pleasure.

 

[stevek1969]

Cheers buddy, always fancied Scotscraig and never had the pleasure.

More than welcome anytime mate,give me a shout and we can sort a game out