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.
Edinburgh, EH15 3QD P: +44 (0) 131 661 7688, +44 (0) 131 661 4301, +44 (0) 131 661 1005
F: +44 (0) 131 652 6057
W: www.duddingstongolfclub.co.uk
(based on 2 reviews) 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
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- A good quality well laid out maintained course with a variety of interesting holes. Had the pleasure to play the course in July 09 after heavy rain the previous day,tees and fairways were all in very good order with the greens being a excellent speed. Only criticism was the sand in the bunkers was brick hard after the rain! The club house was welcoming with friendly staff. We arrived early in the morning before the kitchen was open, yet the bar staff immediately put coffee on for us. The pro shop was also well stocked. A hidden gem in the heart of Edinburgh.
we tried to get a refund but to no avail, so please be wary when booking this course.
even if you check out the Duddingston golf club web site it states (on the visitors page) £35.00 per round, nothing about day tickets.