Kilspindie
Historic seaside links in East Lothian tucked beside Aberlady Bay. A hidden gem with character.
Scorecard
| Hole | TOT | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 69 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| SI | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | ||||
Yellow | 5209 | 150 | 506 | 384 | 332 | 272 | 268 | 363 | 151 | 298 | 2724 | 142 | 282 | 264 | 168 | 325 | 422 | 384 | 270 | 228 | 2485 | 5209 |
White | 5494 | 158 | 516 | 411 | 369 | 290 | 280 | 382 | 167 | 308 | 2881 | 152 | 294 | 269 | 182 | 340 | 436 | 411 | 279 | 250 | 2613 | 5494 |
Red | 5092 | 148 | 492 | 368 | 337 | 279 | 268 | 350 | 147 | 292 | 2681 | 142 | 264 | 264 | 149 | 295 | 420 | 376 | 262 | 239 | 2411 | 5092 |
About the Course
Kilspindie Golf Club, located in Aberlady, East Lothian, Scotland, is a historic links course founded in 1867 with the current 18-hole layout designed by Willie Park Jr. and Ben Sayers opening in 1898. As one of the oldest clubs in the world, it offers a traditional Scottish seaside links experience with stunning views of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. While not the longest course at around 5500 yards, its well-defined fairways, pot bunkers, and deceptive greens provide a challenging test, especially in the wind. Notable features include the opening par-3 and the signature 8th hole played across Gosford Bay. The course runs alongside the nature reserve of Aberlady Bay. Visitors are welcome year-round, with booking recommended.
Sherpa Review
by Jamie Fleming
Kilspindie Golf Course, with its classic links conditions, is enjoyable & well-suited for match-play. The course features firm &fast-running fairways, deep strategically placed bunkers, & undulating greens that require conviction & precision with almost every shot.
The variety of holes, with a mix of drivable par 4s, demanding par 3s & a par 5 that plays like a par 6 or 7 in the wind, ensures that every aspect of a golfer’s game is tested.
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