Duddingston Golf Club
- 18 holes
- Inland
- Par: 72
- SSS: 72
- 6525 yards

Three-time Open champion Willie Park initially designed the Duddingston Golf Club, which opened way back in 1895, and, over the hundred-some years since, changes to Park's architecture have only enhanced it. John Shade and Bill Biggar extended it in the 1960s and 1970s, adding a new tee to the 12th hole, and bringing it to its current length of 6,525 yards. A parkland golf course that undulates gently - "Duddingston" is Gaelic for "sunny side of the hill" - the course sees meticulous maintenance and offers an excellent test, as the Braid Burn winds through fairways, challenging golfers on several holes.
A round of golf at the Duddingston Golf Club kicks off with muscle on Deer Park, a par-5 hole that measures 495 yards from the white tees. It's just one of four par-5s on the course, the others being the fourth hole, the 489-yard Death or Glory; the monster 537-yard eighth hole, Gates; and the 500-yard 17th, Pond. The final hole is a relative breeze: R.D.B.M. is a par-4 that measures a mere 356 yards.
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W: www.duddingstongolfclub.co.uk
Par, yardages and ratings
| Tee | Par | Yardage | SSS |
|---|---|---|---|
| white | 72 | 6525 | 72 |
| yellow | 72 | 6247 | 0 |
| red (W) | 72 | 5563 | 0 |
Duddingston Golf Club at a glance
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Willie Park, Jr.
- Style: Inland
- Built in: 1895
- Golf Season:
- Visitor Policy: Welcomed
- Tee times welcomed:
Practice facilities & tuition
- Driving range: Yes
- Putting green: Yes
- Teaching pro:
- Golf school / golf academy:
Services
- Pro: Yes
- Clubs for hire: Yes
- Buggies for hire: Yes
- Trolleys for hire: Yes
Green fees
- Week days: £40
- Week-ends: £55