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Gullane No.1 is the principal 18-hole links course of Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian. Golf has been played on Gullane Links since the 1700s, the present club was founded in 1882, and its original course was extended to 18 holes in 1884. The club's own current guide says the designer of No.1 has been lost to history.
From the White tees the course measures 6,583 yards, plays to par 71, and is rated 72.6 with a slope of 126. The routing rises from the village across Gullane Hill before returning toward the clubhouse, with firm links turf, pot bunkers and exposed coastal conditions central to its character. Gullane No.1 has hosted major amateur and professional golf, including Scottish Opens and events associated with the PGA, European and LPGA Tours.
The course is an 18-hole links golf course. It plays to par 71, 6,583 yards, course rating 72.6 and slope rating 126. The course originally opened in 1884. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Bar, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Caddies.
Golf was being played across Gullane Links long before the present club existed. Gullane Golf Club was instituted in June 1882 and quickly grew to the point that membership had to be limited. In 1884 the course under the club's management was extended to 18 holes, creating the foundation of today's No.1 layout.
No single architect can be credited with No.1. The club describes it as a course that evolved over time across natural linksland. The routing climbs Gullane Hill and uses changes of elevation, fast-running ground, pot bunkers, exposed wind and sloping greens rather than artificial features as its principal defences.
Demand for golf at Gullane led to further expansion. Willie Park Jr. laid out No.2 in 1898, and by 1910 three separate 18-hole courses existed on Gullane Hill.
Recent maintenance has included extensive bunker renovation, pathway work and programmes intended to strengthen fine fescue and bent-grass putting surfaces.
No.1 and No.2 have together staged more than 35 national and international amateur championships as well as Open Championship Final Qualifying. No.1 has also been used for professional Scottish Open competition.
Gullane Golf Club remains a three-course links operation. No.1 is its premier championship layout, while No.2 and No.3 are distinct courses with separate green fees and identities.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | ||
| No.1 Course Weekday Round | £285 | 2026 rate. |
| No.1 Course Weekday Day Ticket | £425 | Same-day 36-hole day ticket; 2026 rate. |
| Weekend | ||
| No.1 Course Weekend Round | £325 | 2026 rate. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Yards | 302 | 390 | 496 | 144 | 450 | 324 | 398 | 414 | 175 | 3093 |
| Index | 14 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Yards | 466 | 471 | 480 | 170 | 435 | 537 | 186 | 390 | 355 | 3490 | 6583 |
| Index | 2 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | - | - |
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