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Golf near Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa, Golf & Country Club, North Berwick

Stay and play on East Lothian's 'golf coast'

Enjoy some of Scotland's finest golf courses from the Marine Hotel in North Berwick

Play on East Lothian's finest golf courses during your stay at the Macdonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick. The Marine is a magnificent 4-star hotel near to Muirfield Golf Course, home to the British Open in 2013. Renowned Golf Concierge Angus Watson will book you rounds at any of East Lothian's finest courses including Muirfield, North Berwick West Links and Gullane's three golf courses. The Marine Hotel also operates close links with North Berwick's hidden gem, the Glen Golf Club, which overlooks Bass Rock. We also arrange bookings and special rates for many East Lothian golf courses, including British Open qualifier Dunbar and Craigielaw.

Make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9136.

The Macdonald Marine Hotel received the accolade of 'Large golf hotel of the year' in 2008*. This prestigious golfing award reflects an emphasis on quality golf breaks and we provide a high standard of service for golfers and non-golfers alike. Our hotel supports the innovative Golf East Lothian initiative which promotes business and golf close to Edinburgh. 4-star hotel treatment at the Marine includes our spa, luxurious accommodation and award-winning food and drink. For a memorable stay on Scotland's 'golf coast' choose the Macdonald Marine Hotel in North Berwick.

Make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9130.

*The Macdonald Marine Hotel was voted 'Large golf hotel of the year for 2008' by Golf Tourism Scotland.

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The Courses

Take a swing at some of golf's greats

Play Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick. More than twenty East Lothian golf courses are within range of the Macdonald Marine Hotel.

The coastline around North Berwick is a Mecca for golfers. East Lothian golf courses offer everything from a recreational round to a challenging day on championship courses. So make your club selection from Muirfield, North Berwick West Links, Gullane, Dunbar and a host of others. No golfing visit to North Berwick would be complete without a round at Muirfield. The British Open returns to this legendary course in 2013. But we can help you to follow in the footsteps of the world's greatest players all year round. Just fifteen minutes from the Macdonald Marine Hotel, we can arrange bookings and transport to Muirfield Golf Course.

Make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9136.

  • The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers at Muirfield

    The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is the oldest club in the world. A British Open venue on many occasions, Muirfield is perhaps the fairest test of a golfer's ability to play links golf. Punishing rough awaits any errant shots but the best players will thrive. Numerous great holes, but the 10th, a 471 yard par four, is exceptional. In July 2013, Muirfield will stage the Open Championship for the sixteenth time.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 4 miles
    Further information: www.muirfield.org.uk

    North Berwick West Links

    Look out from the Marine Hotel and you will see the glorious, panoramic expanse of the West Links. An Open qualifying venue, West Links is one of the best and most scenic links courses in Scotland. It boasts views over the Isle of May, the islands of Fidra and Craigleith, the Bass Rock and across the Forth to Fife. The course is sprinkled with top-notch holes and rewards strategy and guile rather than power hitting. The par three 15th,'Redan', copied across the world, is 192 yards long with bunkers and sloping green protecting the pin.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 0.4 miles
    Further information: www.northberwickgolfclub.com

    Craigielaw Golf Club

    Craigielaw is one of East Lothian's newest courses and it meets the challenging standards of its neighbours. Craigielaw golf course, practice facilities and clubhouse are perfect for visitor golf outings and corporate golf days. With challenging greens, cavernous bunkers and spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Gullane Hill and out towards Edinburgh and Fife, Craigielaw Golf Club is an experience not to be missed. In March 2005, Eric Grandison, one of Europe's leading teaching professionals, opened the Eric Grandison Golf School.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 8 miles
    Further information: www.craigielawgolfclub.com

    Dunbar Golf Club

    Having played host to countless events in its rich history,Dunbar is rightly considered one of the great links of East Lothian and, indeed, Scottish golf. It has been and will again be used in 2013 as an Open Championship Final Qualifying venue and has also hosted a number of leading amateur competitions. Almost the entire course runs along a wonderful strip of land by the Firth of Forth, offering a lengthy, testing exposure to the kind of course on which the game of golf was born.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 10 miles
    Further information: www.dunbargolfclub.com

    The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick

    The stunning East Links in North Berwick combines inland turf with a seaside setting. Every hole offers the golfer a different perspective of the Firth of Forth, with views dominated by the Bass Rock. Elevated tees and greens across the course mean that careful club selection, consistency and confidence in iron play are vital. The Glen is perfect for accomplished players and novice golfers alike.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 1 mile
    Further information: www.glengolfclub.com

    Gullane No.1

    A stunning links playable all year round, Gullane 1 is an Open qualifying venue and has hosted many other championships. The course snakes across Gullane Hill from where views of East Lothian, Edinburgh and Fife are spectacular. Greens, fairways and bunkers are all superb and the course presents one of the best challenges in Scotland.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 5 miles
    Further information: www.gullanegolfclub.com

    Gullane No.2

    A favourite among locals, Gullane 2 hosted the 2002 Seniors Open Amateur Championship. The course runs down Gullane Hill towards the nature reserve at Aberlady Bay. Although this links has plenty of length it is the testing short holes that offer the greatest challenge.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 5 miles
    Further information: www.gullanegolfclub.com

    Gullane No.3

    Although shorter than its neighbours No.1 and 2, Gullane No. 3 is renowned for having the best greens on the club's courses. Crafty bunker placement and punitive rough mean imaginative shot-making and accuracy are at a premium. Gullane No.3 is great fun for all levels of golfers.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 5 miles
    Further information: www.gullanegolfclub.com

    Longniddry Golf Club

    Among the courses lining the Forth estuary, Longniddry stands out for its mix of links and parkland. 6260 yards may not seem long but with no par 5's and eight 400+ yards par 4's, this is a stiff challenge. If the west wind blows you will be in no doubt why the course has been an Open qualifying venue.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 10 miles
    Further information: www.longniddrygolfclub.co.uk

    Archerfield

    Archerfield is a private member's golf club which prides itself on a lack of fussiness. Well-maintained courses and diverse countryside make Archerfield a delight to play. The Fidra Course combines a unique mix of pine forest with fast-running links. The Dirleton is a traditional Scottish links course with its sweeping fairways, deep, menacing bunkers and undulating dunes bordering the fairways.

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 2 miles
    Further information: www.archerfieldgolfclub.com

    Renaissance

    Distance from the Marine Hotel: 2 miles
    Further information: www.trcaa.com

    Find out more about East Lothian golf courses by visiting www.golfeastlothian.com/golf-courses.asp.

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Score Card

Visit East Lothian's comprehensive website www.golfeastlothian.com for details of score cards at a range of courses.

Green fees

At the Macdonald Marine Hotel our golf concierge will make bookings for a range of East Lothian golf courses. You can compare the fees at a range of courses on Edinburgh's golf coast. Courses include Muirfield, Gullane and North Berwick West Links. Once you have decided on the course, make a booking enquiry or call 0844 879 9136 and we will book your round for you.

To book please send us an enquiry form or call us on 01670 500011.

East Lothian golf courses2009 green fees
*special offers may be available through the Macdonald Marine Hotel
Muirfield£175
Dunbar£50 weekends, £60 evenings
North Berwick West Links£75-£95
The Glen Golf Club, North Berwick£37-£50
Gullane No.1£88 weekdays, £103 weekends
Gullane No.2£41 weekdays, £46 weekends
Gullane No.3£25 weekdays, £31 weekends
Craigielaw£55-£75
Royal Musselburgh£35-£45
Luffness£70
Longniddry£45-£65
Kilspindie£37.50-£47.50
Haddington£28-£38
Whitekirk£30-£40

Find details of more East Lothian golf course green fees by visiting www.golfeastlothian.com

Corporate golf near Edinburgh

Reward colleagues and impress clients with a well-organised corporate golf day in East Lothian. Stay at the Macdonald Marine Hotel and we will organise corporate golf near Edinburgh for small or large parties. Packages can include two nights' bed and breakfast and up to 3 rounds at Gullane, North Berwick West Links and Craigielaw. For further information and costs please make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9130.

East Lothian golf packages at the Marine Hotel

Society Golf

Society golf near Edinburgh

Are you member of a golfing society? Take advantage of the special rates on offer to golf society members playing East Lothian golf courses. Stay at the Macdonald Marine Hotel for superb service and access to Scotland's 'golf coast'. Packages can include two nights' bed and breakfast and up to 3 rounds at Gullane, North Berwick West Links and Craigielaw.
For further details, please make an enquiry or call 0844 879 9136.

Tuition

Golf lessons in East Lothian

If you've never played golf before or want to improve your game, we can book you in for lessons with golf professionals in East Lothian. Using their expertise they will enhance your long and short game techniques, concentrating on pitching, chipping, putting and bunker play.

The Macdonald Marine Hotel can arrange golf tuition in East Lothian including sessions at the Craigielaw based Eric Grandison Golf School.

For further details, please make an enquiry or contact 0844 879 9136.

Breaks and events

Golf and spa breaks at the Marine Hotel, North Berwick

If golf is not necessarily your partner's bag - don't worry - we can offer plenty of relaxing alternatives. The 4-star Marine Hotel's sleek and sensuous spa provides pampering treatments designed to soothe and rejuvenate. Families can also enjoy a wide range of day trips and attractions, including North Berwick's Scottish Seabird Centre. Edinburgh, Scotland's most visited city and dominated by the romantic and historic castle, is a short train or car journey away. Take advantage of championship standard golf courses, 4-star accommodation and 2 AA rosette award-winning food and drink. The Macdonald Marine Hotel provides an idyllic setting for relaxation in one of Scotland's most picturesque and thriving counties.

Booking is easy. Whatever kind of golf experience, spa break or leisure holiday you're looking for, we can help organise every detail. Just decide where and when you want to play.

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Golf events and fixtures in East Lothian

Find an East Lothian fixture to play in or make a date with top-class sporting action. East Lothian's golfing history is highlighted by the area's affinity with the finest traditions in golf. Witness plus-four clad golfers wielding hickory-shafted clubs at the World Hickory Open in September 2009. Join the crowds at the Amateur Championships in 2010 or pitch up for golf's greatest show - the Open at Muirfield in 2013. Make sure you are in East Lothian to see a host of major golfing events.

www.golfeastlothian.com/events.asp

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