The Glen Golf Club –
North Berwick East Links
DG SCOTLAND 2024 Editor, Kevin Markham
Most of The Glen Golf Club – North Berwick East Links (as it has recently been rebranded) plays on a high plateau looking over the Firth of Forth, Bass Rock and Fidra; as well as North Berwick town below. It is a stirring place to be. This is a seaside course playing
over rolling terrain and it is famous for its 1st hole with the steep approach to the green. At least you can look at the attractive views while you catch your breath at the top.
Several holes balance on the cliff tops and the par three 13th hole is undoubtedly the club’s signature hole as your tee shot drops to a green with beach and rocks pressing in from the right. It is likened to Pebble Beach’s 16th and it’s not hard to see why. The landscape here
is exposed so the wind will toy with you constantly as you march across slopes that twist this way and that. It is not too long and the greens won’t play tricks on you so it provides an ideal foil to the North Berwick links at the other end of town. The downhill drive on
the 18th (parallel to the 1st) promises an exhilarating finish.
Did You Know?
The clubhouse received a considerable
refurbishment in 2023, enhancing the comfort of
golfers who wish to enjoy the post-round vibe.