18 holes · Visitors on set days
North Berwick Golf Club
North Berwick, East Lothian · United Kingdom
North Berwick Golf Club was formed in 1832 and plays over the West Links, an 18-hole course where the beach is in play on six holes. Visitors are welcome on set days and times.
The course
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Links | 18 |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
2026: Monday to Thursday 11.00am - 2.30pm and Sunday 12 noon to 3.30pm; no visitors Friday and Saturday. 2027: Monday to Thursday 11.00am - 2.50pm and Sunday 12 noon to 3.50pm.
Dress code
Acceptable golfing attire on the course; no jeans, track suits, cargo shorts or t-shirts. Relaxed in the clubhouse; hats and caps removed.
Practice and lessons
- Putting and chipping areas
- Warm-up nets
Good to know
- The beach is in play on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 12th, 13th and 14th holes
- Caddie requests should be made at booking or at least 14 days prior; limited forecaddie service
- No dogs on the course
- No formal car park; parking on adjacent public streets
- Visitors report to the Starter's Lodge before their tee time
Golfer’s facilities
- PracticeDriving range, Short-game area, Putting green
- On the courseElectric trolleys, Club hire
- In the clubhousePro shop, Lockers, Changing rooms
From the club’s own website.
Caddies
- Caddies are available
- Forecaddies are available
- How to book: request a caddie when booking or, where possible, at least 14 days before the day of play
- Caddies are subject to availability
Women and juniors
- Ladies’ programme
- Junior programme
Greener golf
Creates safe habitats and habitat corridors and is working on a dune restoration project. GEO Certified.
The 19th hole
- Bar and Lounges · Upstairs bar in the Catriona Matthew and West lounges with views of the 18th green and the town.
- The Club Room · The oldest part of the clubhouse, offering a full food and drink menu from May 2026.
Ways to play
Once in a lifetimeVisitor days, members and staying guestsCourses with caddiesLessons for beginners and juniorsPractice academiesWomen’s and junior golfGreener golfThe 19th holeHow the club plays
- The undulating terrain is not suitable for golf buggies or carts.
- Caddie requests should be made when booking or at least 14 days before play where possible.
- The club offers a limited forecaddie service that is advice only, not carrying a bag.
- All golfers should report to the Starter's Lodge before their tee time.
Sources: the club’s own website
When to play
At Leuchars: calmer months are June, July, August (average wind 8.1–8.5 knots). Windier months are January, February, March (10.7–10.8 knots).
History and heritage
Plan the trip
Hotels, restaurants and things to do nearby are on the ULTIMATE Edinburgh guide.
Open the Edinburgh guide →Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-13
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/booking_terms_and_conditions
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/green_fee_information
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/open_competitions
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/visitor_index
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/visitor_information
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/visitorbooking/
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/faqs
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/facilities
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/membership
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/golf_environment_accreditation
- www.northberwickgolfclub.com/about_the_clubhouse
Around the course
Hotels nearby, and restaurants and bars from the ULTIMATE Edinburgh guide, by straight-line distance.
Stay
- Marine & Lawn North BerwickHotel · 0.7 km
- GreywallsCountry house · 6.0 km
For the non-golfer
While the round goes on: spas, beaches, shops and culture from the ULTIMATE Edinburgh guide, by straight-line distance.
Culture
- Scottish Seabird CentreWildlife centre · 0.7 km
- Marine & Lawn North BerwickHotel · 0.7 km
- Tantallon CastleCastle · 4.8 km