You will not be disappointed with Dundonald, superb track.
Recommandations for Scotland
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Grant85
Head Pro
Definitely agree about the clubhouse.
And maybe I would benefit from another go at it, but like I said - it didn't leave me wanting to ask for a membership form. Definitely some good holes though. The short par 4 (9th) with the raised green and OB down the left is one that sticks in my mind.
But some pretty tough holes for a handicap golfer to try and navigate.
I still think if I was playing one links course in central Scotland, this would be a way down the list.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
You and I both agreed (which is unusual) Dundonald a far more playable course but GG probably a better test of your game
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Good afternoon folks. I am back after a very long layoff. Work has been crazy busy and golf has taken a back seat.
However, A mate & I are heading up the the Old Firm game next weekend.
Our plan is leave Cambs around 6am and play a round of golf in the afternoon. We would like to play links. I have been looking at Robert the Bruce @ Turnberry, Dundonald and Gailes Links on the west coast and Gullane (2) and Craigielaw on the east coast.
I would love to hear from any of you guys with some more courses.
Don't want to go further north than Glasgow. Happy with both coasts. £120 a round maximum.
Break the journey up with a stop at Silloth. Yes I know its south of the border, but not by much.
Biased obviously as a member but its a tremendous track and it will only set you back £55. Recent wet weather has taken the sting out of the course which is not a bad thing as it makes it a little easier if you are not used to regular links golf, but always a challange with the breeze coming off the Solway.
Unfortunately I am on 12 hour nights this weekend otherwise I would offer to sign you on.
A little taster......
https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/silloth-on-solway
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Not sure I'd agree now that all the Heather and gorse has been stripped away at GG. Horses for courses, not much between them.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
Before you decide, I'd double check the green fees - i think some are more than your limit.
And if you think that Gullane #2 would fit your itinerary, then you could/should consider North Berwick?
And if you think that Gullane #2 would fit your itinerary, then you could/should consider North Berwick?
KenL
Tour Rookie
Dunbar is a fantastic layout and in brilliant condition at the moment. Go for an afternoon tee time as you'll save some cash.
https://www.dunbargolfclub.com/visitors/green-fees
https://www.dunbargolfclub.com/visitors/green-fees
Jacko_G
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pendodave
Tour Rookie
It's certainly more 'linksy' in the sense that it's out and back and along the coast. I played both on a trip, and loved them, but as a southerner who had never been to Scotland, Dunbar was more what I expected links to look like. North Berwick is like that too, and better than both, but twice as expensive! In the same area, what about kilspindie (sp)?
Jacko_G
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Wouldn't disagree with any of what you have posted.
Kilspindie is nice but it really is short. I prefer Dunbar by a long way to Kilspindie.
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Cheers for all the input guys. Looking at available tee times it looks like the only one that is a goer is Dundonald. 1330 tee time should (hopefully) see us finish 6pm latest. Into the city for 7pm. Hit the town for 9pm.
pendodave
Tour Rookie
Have a great time. We did our first Scottish links trip a few years ago and have been back every year since. It really is the best golf there is. Which is a bit of a shame as I live several hundred miles away....
gripitripit
Tour Rookie
Dundonald booked for half 1. Can't wait. Hopefully the weather be on our side and the drive up uneventful.
You'll love it, and remember your feather duster for putting with.
bigslice
Tour Winner
Lol lol i second that
The first u put off the geeen, you say ok i will adjust but when u putt off again and again. Its fun
Mr Fastidious
Hacker
Stop off in the borders on route and play The Roxburghe in Kelso, it isn't expensive and a lovely course
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Even although I only managed 5 holes of Southerness couple of weeks back (weather just too awful) it looks a cracking links track. Didn't take long getting to it from Gretna. I will return.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Gullane No 3 is a lovely wee course...….miles away from Dundonald in both senses of the word but I bet you would enjoy it more.
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