Turnhouse Golf Club
Parkland

Turnhouse Golf Club

18 holes • Par 69 • 5,541m • Slope 119

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About Turnhouse Golf Club

Turnhouse Golf Club occupies an 18-hole parkland course in west Edinburgh. Golf on the site dates to 1897, when a nine-hole course was established; it had expanded to 18 holes by 1900. The club was originally known as Lothian Golf Club before adopting the Turnhouse name in 1909.

James Braid made amendments to the course in 1924. The modern men's white course plays to par 69 over 6,060 yards and has a published course rating of 69.7 and slope of 119. The yellow course measures 5,903 yards with a 69.2 rating and 117 slope.

The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 69, 5,541m (6,060 yards), course rating 69.7 and slope rating 119. The course originally opened in 1897. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Practice Facilities, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar.

History & Design

1897
Opened
James Braid
Redesigned By
Parkland
Course Style
1897 Edinburgh course later altered by James Braid
Known For
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Origins

Golf at Turnhouse dates to 1897, when the course consisted of nine holes. By 1900 it had expanded to 18. The organisation was initially known as Lothian Golf Club and changed its name to Turnhouse Golf Club in 1909.

Did You Know?
The club was known as Lothian Golf Club before adopting the Turnhouse name in 1909.

Design Philosophy

James Braid amended the established course in 1924. The current layout works as two loops of nine that return toward the clubhouse.

Development

In addition to Braid's 1924 work, more recent changes have included creation of a new fifth hole and reshaping of several greens.

Today

Turnhouse remains an 18-hole Edinburgh club with a par-69 men's course, professional services and practice facilities.

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Pro ShopPractice FacilitiesClubhouseRestaurantBar

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Course Design

Architect & designers

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James BraidRenovated

James Braid (1870–1950) was a Scottish professional golfer—one of the famed ‘Great Triumvirate’ alongside Vardon and…