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Stay in style at Sandhill House in Troon
Sandhill House was built in the late 1800’s by the Duke of Portland as a home for his mother, the Dower Dutchess of Portland. The sizeable property in its own grounds near Troon, on...
Musselburgh Old edge Dalmeny in close match
Dalmeny Estate GC suffered a 4-2 defeat at Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club, almost 135 years to the day after the East Lothian course hosted its sixth and final Open Championship.
Back in 1889, after...
RBS take Dalmeny Estate’s perfect record
Dalmeny Estate Golf Club lost their 100 per cent record this season when they were beaten on home soil by the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Only secretary Willie Ruffle and Mark Cottle won, beating Gavin...
Big lead for Dalmeny Estate in annual match
Dalmeny Estate Golf Club go into the return of their annual match with Dundas Park Golf Club with a substantial lead from the first-leg.
The Dalmeny team emerged victorious with a 5-1 scoreline to keep...
Dalmeny duo keep Royal and Sun Alliance in the shade
Dalmeny Estate Golf Club edged Royal & Sun Alliance by a point in their annual match played in glorious conditions over the links course on the edge of the River Forth near South Queensferry.
The match was...
Simpson’s team triumphs in opening match
Dalmeny Estate Golf Club opened their season with a match between a team representing the club's captain against one hosted by the vice-captain.
Vice-captain Ricky Simpson celebrated with his squad after they beat a team led by...
East Lothian Council accused of ‘lack of support’ for affordable rural golf course
Scotland’s ‘Golf Coast’ council has been accused of showing a lack of support for a rural course which has been described as a ‘shining light’ in its community.
The owners of Castle Park Golf Club,...
Golf course boozy horsebox gets go ahead
East Lothian golf club gets green light to serve drink on course
Golfers will be able to stop for a drink on the ninth hole at an East Lothian club after it was given the...
Lido staff aim to please, and they do
A chill, onshore, south-west wind whipped through the streets of Troon. It is perhaps most famous for its golf courses, but windsurfing and kite surfing are now evident, but not on the day we visited.
Frankly, not...
Exploring Edinburgh’s undervalued summit
Craiglockhart is probably the least known and least visited of Edinburgh's seven major hills.
It's rarely recommended as a destination for newcomers and tourists, and is notably absent in many of the walking guides...
Sun-kissed Algarve, even in January
Surf crashed against the beautiful, sandy beach for as far as the eye could see under a cloudless, blue sky as we lunched in shorts and T-shirts in temperatures well over 20C.
A lone windsurfer cut through the...
McIlroy one of many golf stars in Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy will return to the Genesis Scottish Open from July 13 to 16 with tickets on sale now at etg.golf/GSOTickets
The global star will tee up at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian (pictured) for...
Genesis Scottish Open tickets on sale now
Tickets are now on sale for some of the DP World Tour’s most iconic events during the 2023 season – including the Genesis Scottish Open - with fans encouraged to purchase early following a...
Glorious weather for 100th anniversary of Royal Scots Golf Club at Glencorse
Thirty-two members and 16 guests celebrated the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Scots Golf Club at Glencorse near Penicuik, in the shadow of the stunning Pentland Hills, the same golf course...
Dalmeny Estate golfers raise their glasses in thanks to Royal Dornoch
The waves crashed against the breakwater yards from atmospheric, 13th-century Barnbougle Castle, now a popular venue for weddings and move makers from around the world, sending spray over the fifth green and nearby sixth tee at Dalmeny Estate Golf...
Young Scottish Golf trio tee it up alongside Sweden’s Henrik Stenson
Three young Scottish golfers have experienced the thrill of a lifetime by playing a round with former Open champion Henrik Stenson during the 2021 abrdn Scottish Open pro-am.
14-year-old Grace Crawford, 17-year-old Ruben Lindsay and...
International events return to Scotland
Scotland will celebrate the return of international events in the coming two weeks with the staging of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open and the AIG Women’s Open, underlining the country’s commitment to...
Coronavirus – Stop playing a round on the golf course #stayhomesavelives
Edinburgh Leisure have issued this announcement about their golf courses.
They are closed. If you are planning to play a round today, then don't.
GOLF ANNOUNCEMENT: following the Prime minister’s announcement, we would like...
Golf – Lyle makes Senior Open debut at Craigielaw
Sandy Lyle, a two-time major champion and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, will make his debut appearance in the Scottish Senior Open at Craigielaw Golf Club, East Lothian, from August 16-18.
One...
Calling all golfers – Edinburgh Leisure is looking for golfing buddies
An Edinburgh project supporting people with dementia to be more active and healthy, is recruiting golfing buddies.
Movement for Memories, launched in September 2018, and delivered by Edinburgh Leisure is looking for volunteer Golf Buddies...
Golf – Brooks is new PGA professional at Pumpherston
Former Walker Cup golfer Michael Brooks has returned to Scotland to become the PGA Professional at a Lothians golf club.
The Carluke-born golfer has a pivotal role at Pumpherston near Livingston as he will run...
Gullane Clubs Together to raise funds for Jess Mackie Memorial
ONE of the country’s top golf clubs has raised over £3,000 for charity in memory of a schoolgirl who tragically passed away.
Jess Mackie, from Gullane, East Lothian, was just 14-years-old when she sadly died...
Golf – Woosnam heads strong Seniors field
A total of 14 former Ryder Cup stars will challenge for the Scottish Senior Open title at Craigielaw.
Ian Woosnam, successful as a Ryder Cup player and captain, heads a strong field.
They compete in the...
Golf – Renaissance to host Scottish Open
The Renaissance Club in East Lothian will host the Scottish Open in 2019 for the first time.
Aberdeen Standard Investments will sponsor the event from July 8 to 14 and this will be followed by...
Golf – foodbank benefits from Seniors Open
East Lothian Foodbank, part of a UK network dedicated to alleviating food poverty and hunger in the local communities, has been named as official charity to the Scottish Senior Open.
The tournament will be played...
Golf – talented youngsters set for Senior Open
Three young golfers from East Lothian have won the rare opportunity to compete alongside some of the biggest names in senior professional golf next month.
Mollaidh Nicholson from Kilspindie, Jack Noon from Musselburgh and Dunbar’s...
Golf – new guide to East Lothian courses
A new guide for golfers keen to test themselves against courses in East Lothian has been launched.
The move comes as the area, nicknamed Scotland’s Golf Coast, gets ready to host three championships, the ASI...
Midnight Tee Time with Caledonian Sleeper
It is all aboard the Caledonian Sleeper Golfers’ special as they tee off The Open with a celebration of all things golf on board its London to Aberdeen service on Thursday 5 July 2018.
The...
Golf – four special events on PGA Tartan Tour
Four 36-hole events augment the majors on the 2018 Tartan Tour which will provide more than 90 days of competition for Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) members in Scotland.
The two-day tournaments are at Deer Park,...
Golf – Scottish Seniors Open back in East Lothian
The Scottish Senior Open will return to the heartland of Scotland’s celebrated Golf Coast in East Lothian for the fourth successive year when Craigielaw Golf Club stages the 26th edition of the event on...
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