- Can visitors play Gullane No. 1?
- Yes. Gullane Golf Club operates three courses on the same property and visitors are welcome on all of them. No. 1 is the championship layout (Scottish Open host); No. 2 is shorter and easier; No. 3 is the family-friendly option. Visitor tee times are bookable up to 60 days in advance via gullanegolfclub.com; some weekend slots are available outside member-competition windows.
- What is the green fee at Gullane No. 1?
- £285 weekday to £325 weekend in 2026. Combination rates with the cheaper Gullane No. 2 and No. 3 are available — a 36-hole day playing No. 1 and No. 2 is the most-popular visitor itinerary. Winter rates are considerably lower.
- What handicap is required at Gullane No. 1?
- Men 24, women 30. Handicap certificate must be presented on arrival. The course is genuinely demanding from the back tees — the Scottish Open setup is closer to championship-spec than many visitors expect.
- What is special about Gullane Hill?
- Gullane No. 1 climbs Gullane Hill on the front nine and returns over the same hill on the back. The summit (around 200 feet above sea level) is the highest point on the East Lothian coast and gives panoramic views — the Bass Rock, Berwick Law, Fidra, the Pentlands behind Edinburgh, the Lomond hills in Fife on a clear day. The 7th and 13th tee shots from the high ground are the photographs.
- How does Gullane compare to Muirfield?
- Different propositions. Muirfield (across the road) is a private members' club with restricted Tuesday/Thursday visitor access at £325. Gullane is a comfortably-accessible visitor club with three courses, a less formal clubhouse, and materially cheaper green fees. The golf at Gullane No. 1 is the equal of many Open-rota courses; the access is the difference.
- Is there a dress code at Gullane?
- Smart casual on the course (collared shirt, tailored trousers or proper golf shorts, soft spikes only). The clubhouse is friendlier and less formal than Muirfield's — collared shirts and tailored trousers/shorts at minimum, but jacket and tie is not required.
- Are caddies available at Gullane?
- Yes, bookable through the club's caddie master. £75 per round plus a customary £20 tip in 2026. Useful particularly on Gullane No. 1 where the lines off the hill-top tees are not always obvious; the third hole's blind drive in particular benefits from a caddie's read.
- How much does it cost to play at Gullane No. 1?
- A visitor round costs £285–£325, checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026.
- Can visitors play at weekends?
- Visitors are welcome but mid-week is markedly easier and quieter. Confirm a weekend tee time as far ahead as you can — popular Saturdays book up first.
- How early can I book a tee time?
- Phone or email the pro shop to confirm. Most Scottish clubs accept visitor bookings 7–30 days ahead; group bookings of 8+ can be arranged further ahead.
- Is there a dress code?
- Smart casual, collared shirts. Soft only.
- Are buggies allowed?
- Buggies are not generally available — the course is walked. Hire a trolley at the pro shop if you'd rather not carry.
- What's the best time of year to play?
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep for full conditions. Late May and early Sep are quietest with fair value. Year-round, best Apr–Oct.
