Same hill, East Lothian · Which to play
Gullane No. 1 vs Gullane No. 2
Same hill, same club, very different green fees — which Gullane course should a visitor actually play?
| Gullane No. 1 | Gullane No. 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Green fee (2026) | £285–£325 | £100–£175 |
| Location | Gullane, East Lothian | Gullane, East Lothian |
| Region | East Lothian | East Lothian |
| Type | Links | Links |
| Holes / par | 18 · par 71 | 18 · par 71 |
| Designer | Willie Park Sr., 1884; Tom Mackenzie & Martin Ebert restoration 2015 | Willie Park Jnr (1898); Frank Pennink revisions |
The verdict
Which should you play?
Gullane No. 1 is the championship course: the one that climbs the hill for the famous view over the Forth from the 7th, has hosted Scottish Open final qualifying, and is pure, exposed, classic East Lothian links priced accordingly. Gullane No. 2 shares the same turf and much of the same terrain lower down, at well under half the fee.
For a single visit with a bit of budget, No. 1 is the one to play — the elevation, the views and the pedigree justify it. But No. 2 is no consolation prize: it's a proper links a serious golfer would happily play twice, and a group watching the pennies loses very little by choosing it. Play both in a day if you can — few clubs let you sample two genuine links on the same walk up.
Pick this one if…
Gullane No. 1
It's your one Gullane round, you want the hilltop view and the championship pedigree, and the fee doesn't scare you.
Pick this one if…
Gullane No. 2
You're playing more than one round in the area, or the group needs the same links quality at a fraction of the outlay.
Green fees are the clubs' published 2026 visitor rates, shown as a range from the cheapest to the dearest tee time. They change; always confirm on the course profile before you book. We don't take a cut of your green fee — the verdict above is ours, not the pro shop's.
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