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[davidy233]

Forecast was heavy rain so we went out with waterproofs on - weather came to nothing really - had a relatively heavy shower for 15 minutes or so around the turn and a bit of drizzle on the front nine, but it had all gone by the time we played the back nine - got off the 18th, walked the 800 yards home and had just put clubs and trolleys away when the heavens opened - it's pouring now and has been for a while.

The two guys in front of us were quick and the pair behind us slower so we had our bit of the course to ourselves - millionaires golf.

Much better irons tonight and driving is the best it's ever been, course is nice and brown and playing short, rough looks evil but isn't quite as bad to find the ball or play out of as it appears, loving it - can't wait for another hit on Thursday.

 

[Tommy10]

Teeing off at 1pm today, nice and cool outside and it's to stay dry. Ideal.

 

[CliveW]

First game today. I loved it so much I hit the ball at least 20 more times than I usually would!

 

[IanG]

Wee video about what to expect from an evening round at The Glen in North Berwick - always a pleasure.

 

[rudebhoy]

Wee video about what to expect from an evening round at The Glen in North Berwick - always a pleasure.

was supposed to be playing there today, but our trip has been postponed until Sept. Something to look forward to!

 

[KenL]

The Glen is such a lovely place to play golf. 12th is one of the best par 4s in East Lothian and 13 is a special hole.

Must check out if the gents open is running.

 

[rulefan]

I've played North Berwick but how does the Glen compare?

 

[KenL]

I've played North Berwick but how does the Glen compare?

Well, without trying to offend, I think NB is over-rated whereas the Glen is under-rated. Not a great start at the Glen but lots of great holes. 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 - 18 are excellent.

 

[rulefan]

Well, without trying to offend, I think NB is over-rated whereas the Glen is under-rated. Not a great start at the Glen but lots of great holes. 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 - 18 are excellent.

The only problem I had the first time I played (in a pair as a member's guest) was having to follow four Americans each having a caddy. When we caught them on about the 4th I thought it was a group of ramblers who has got lost. But I loved the course. Stayed at the Marine Hotel with a room overlooking the course.

 

[Zig]

Here's our 6th green the night before golf resumed (just trying the screenshot technique against resizing in Photoshop for pics - definitely sharper resized in software)

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Looks gorgeous - which course is this?

 

[davidy233]

Looks gorgeous - which course is this?

The little course (Ashludie) at Monifieth 5123 yards of fun links

 

[CliveW]

The little course (Ashludie) at Monifieth 5123 yards of fun links

I would never describe the Ashludie as a "Fun links". Very much a serious test of golf with some fantastic holes. I love it!

 

[davidy233]

I would never describe the Ashludie as a "Fun links". Very much a serious test of golf with some fantastic holes. I love it!

I love it too, the first 18 hole course I ever played and still one of my favourites - it's in brilliant condition and lovely to play at the moment.

 

[CliveW]

I love it too, the first 18 hole course I ever played and still one of my favourites - it's in brilliant condition and lovely to play at the moment.

A friend of mine is a country member there and we play both courses on a regular basis particularly through the winter. It is one of the courses that is over shadowed by Carnoustie but in my opinion well worth a visit if in the area.

 

[AirdrieHacker]

Wee video about what to expect from an evening round at The Glen in North Berwick - always a pleasure.

Really love the glen, was my first taste of links golf.

Love golf in east Lothian in general.

 

[patricks148]

A friend of mine is a country member there and we play both courses on a regular basis particularly through the winter. It is one of the courses that is over shadowed by Carnoustie but in my opinion well worth a visit if in the area.

played Monfieth a dozens of times and would agree, very underrated, always enjoyable, never played the other course though

 

[AirdrieHacker]

Seen my only live hole in 1 at the glen as well, the downhill one facing the rock.

 

[Garush34]

Played 9 again this afternoon, played better than Sunday but still searching a bit, but that is to be expected. Short game was coming back, struggling distance wise but didn't hit any chunks or thins. So on the way back.

 

[davidy233]

Out again tonight - course is heading toward being the correct colour nicely

 

[KenL]

Where's that @davidy233 ?