Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian challenges with crowned greens, steep pot bunkers

Located in East Lothian, Craigielaw Golf Club is one of Scotland's newer links courses, opened in 2001. It's next door to historic Kilspindie Golf Club, which sits right on the sea. Craigielaw plays farther inland but is still links style, and the Firth of Forth is always in view.

The golf course was designed by Donald Steele. It is especially penal around the many crowned greens, surrounded by steep pot bunkers and collection areas. It's a championship test and hosted the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship and 2007 British Senior Open qualifier. The course plays 6,601 yards from the championship tees, which are open daily.

Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 6

The par-3 sixth hole at Craigielaw Golf Club plays along a stone wall and is named "Kilspindie."

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 1

Craigielaw Golf Club features difficult green complexes with run-offs and steep bunkers.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 4

The par-5 fourth green at Craigielaw Golf Club is open in front.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 8

No. 8 at Craigielaw Golf Club is the last of three par 3s on the front side, named "The Cists."

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Craigielaw Golf Club in East Lothian

Craigielaw Golf Club's large, stone clubhouse overlooks the golf course and ninth green.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Bunkers

Craigielaw Golf Club features many small pot bunkers.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 9

Craigielaw Golf Club's par-4 ninth hole plays uphill but is drivable from the tee if you have wind behind you.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - East Lothian, Scotland

Though farther inland than Kilspindie Golf Club, Craigielaw has the feel of a links course with open, firm turf.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Firth of Forth

Craigielaw Golf Club sits next to Kilspindie Golf Club and overlooks the Firth of Forth.

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Craigielaw Golf Club - Hole 17

The par-3 17th at Craigielaw Golf Club is guarded by a large, steep, sod-walled bunker on the left.

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Craigielaw Golf Club

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Located on the southeastern coast near Edinburgh, Craigielaw Golf Club is in close proximity to the very links courses that inspired its own design, including Gullane and Muirfield. Opened in 2001, the course stands out as one of the newest courses in an area known for having some of the oldest golf courses in the world.

18 Holes | Private golf course | Par: 71 | 6601 yd. yards | ... details »