Eighteen holes on the gorse.
A links course laid out in 1921 along a mile of Atlantic dunes. Par 72, 6,841 yards from the back tees, and almost never the same wind twice.
Yardages from the back tees. Prices in USD.
Out
Front Nine
Out along the shore and back through the pines. 3,372 yards, par 36.
First Light
Hole 1 · Par 4
398 yd
A gentle start downwind, with a fairway wide enough to settle the nerves. The green slopes from back to front.
The Burn
Hole 2 · Par 4
421 yd
A stream crosses the fairway at 260 yards. Lay up short of it or carry it; there is no third option.
Whin
Hole 3 · Par 3
168 yd
Gorse on both sides and a green that falls away to the left. Take one more club than you think.
Long Acre
Hole 4 · Par 5
532 yd
The longest hole on the front nine runs along the dunes toward the sea. Two good shots leave a short pitch to a plateau green.
Signature hole
Lookout
Hole 5 · Par 4
376 yd
A blind tee shot over a ridge: aim at the white stone. The reward is the best view on the course.
Saddle
Hole 6 · Par 4
412 yd
The fairway tilts toward a pot bunker on the right, and so will your ball.
The Pot
Hole 7 · Par 3
152 yd
Short, but the green is guarded by a single deep bunker you will remember.
Heather
Hole 8 · Par 5
509 yd
Reachable in two for long hitters, if they can stay out of the heather on the left.
The Pines
Hole 9 · Par 4
404 yd
Turns back through a stand of old pines toward the clubhouse. The approach is played in and out of shadow.
Signature hole
In
Back Nine
Inland across the heath, then home up the hill. 3,469 yards, par 36.
Seaward
Hole 10 · Par 4
386 yd
Straight toward the water, with the wind usually in your face.
Gully
Hole 11 · Par 4
433 yd
The hardest hole on the card. A ravine cuts across the fairway ninety yards short of the green.
Stroke index 1
Lochan
Hole 12 · Par 3
187 yd
A small loch sits short and left of the green. In the evening the whole hole is in its reflection.
Signature hole
Dunes
Hole 13 · Par 5
548 yd
Weaves between two lines of dunes. Stay in the valley and it is a birdie chance.
Kiln
Hole 14 · Par 4
361 yd
Named for the old lime kiln behind the green. Short, but the green is the smallest on the course.
Gorse
Hole 15 · Par 4
418 yd
The hole the club is named for. In May the gorse turns the whole hillside yellow.
Bents
Hole 16 · Par 3
205 yd
A long par three across rough bent grass. Anything on the green is a good shot.
Long Shore
Hole 17 · Par 5
521 yd
Bunkers in pairs all the way to the green, laid out like stepping stones.
Signature hole
Home
Hole 18 · Par 4
410 yd
Uphill to the clubhouse, with the members watching from the terrace.
Before the first tee
Practice
A grass range, a short game area with two bunkers and a putting green beside the first tee.
Range Bucket
Grass tees, 300 yards
$8
Sixty balls from grass tees, open from first light. Covered bays for wet days.
Lesson with the Pro
45 minutes
$90
One to one with our head professional, with video if you want it. Book through the pro shop.
Club Fitting
With launch monitor
$60
An hour on the monitor to match shafts and lofts to your swing. The fee comes off any new set.
Junior Clinic
Saturdays, ages 8 to 16
$25
Small groups, clubs provided. Most of the best players at the club started here.
The halfway hut & dining room
Clubhouse
Breakfast from seven, lunch on the terrace and supper on Fridays. Visitors are always welcome.
Halfway Bacon Roll
From the halfway hut
$7
Thick-cut bacon in a soft roll, wrapped to take with you to the 10th tee.
Club Sandwich
The original
$16
Chicken, bacon, egg and tomato on toasted bread, cut in four. The same recipe since 1958.
Fish Pie
Smoked haddock, prawns
$24
Under a crisp mash crust, with buttered peas. The members would riot if it came off the menu.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Clotted cream
$10
Warm date sponge and toffee sauce. Best after a cold round.
Joining the club
Membership
We take a small number of new members each spring. Fees are annual.
Full Membership
Seven days, all hours
$4,800
Unlimited golf, priority tee times, two guest rounds a month and a locker in the old changing room.
Waitlist
Weekday Membership
Monday to Friday
$2,900
Everything in full membership, weekdays only.
Under 30
Full playing rights
$1,600
Full membership at a third of the price for anyone under thirty.
Few places left
Visitor Green Fee
One round
$185
Visitors are welcome every day after 10:00. Please bring a handicap certificate.
Per round