Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

Scotland, United Kingdom

The Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society dates back to 1761... but the current parkland course is relatively young, dating back to 1897.

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Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society

Scotland EH4 6JH, United Kingdom

bruntsfieldlinks.co.uk +44 (0) 131 336 1479

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May. 8, 2025

4.5

Greg Watson

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With seamless flow, the course traverses the rolling topography to excellent effect, the fairway bunkering cleverly positioned to provide an imposing narrowing at the key lending zones.

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As a result of the changing elevation, the course plays significantly longer than its yardage, and whilst fairways are generous, it’s vital that the correct angle into the green is left, if you want to avoid short siding yourself on the green. The two loops of 9 feed nicely back to the splendid...

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Apr. 10, 2023

John Stevenson

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This is my home club so I may be a little biased but I think it is the best Parklands course in the Lothians.

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It underwent a major reconstruction which completed early in 2019 and now that the new greens, bunkers, drainage and the pond have all have time to settle down, it really is an enjoyable, interesting and challenging test of golf.The club dates back to 1761 and is the 4th oldest in the world. As I wr...

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Sep. 6, 2022

Stuart McLean

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Bruntsfield has changed radically with the course renovation project by McKenzie & Ebert.

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There are new holes and new greens, and distinctive fairway bunkering on many of the holes gives a modern aspect to this scenic old parkland layout. I wager that it’s as easy now to find yourself in a bunker at Bruntsfield as it is on the Old Course at St Andrews.While still an enjoyable outing, thi...

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Jun. 29, 2018

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Mariano Martinez de Azagra

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I played in Bruntsfield Links the day of arrival on my trip to Scotland, before heading to Aberdeenshire, and as a kind of warm-up before facing the northeast links.

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The impression of the club is to be one of the most charismatic of Edinburgh, with a long tradition behind, and its location allows you to enjoy a privileged environment at a short distance from the centre of the city. As for the course, it is really entertaining and has some very interesting holes,...

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Oct. 4, 2017

Brian Ward

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Situated close to the city centre in a leafy and exclusive part of Edinburgh lies one of Scotland's oldest and most celebrated parkland courses.

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For much of its long history this most private of member's clubs has undoubtedly shied away from attracting visitors but, thankfully, attitudes have changed in recent years with the club adopting a more welcoming stance to the travelling golfer. The spirit of modernisation has even extended to a pro...

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Jul. 9, 2015

Jim McCann

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It’s a while since I played at Bruntsfield so I was glad to accept the offer of another game here the other day.

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The club appears to be more outgoing these days, even promoting discounted twilight golf for visitors in the late afternoon, which is good for more cost conscious golfers who might be looking for a casual round on a superior parkland layout. The fact that the course has risen five places in the newl...

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Jun. 21, 2015

Alan Ferguson

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Course was in great condition.

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Well manicured and a joy to play. Staff in the clubhouse were very hospitable and friendly. Greens were very good and the course was a tricky but fair test. We will be back.

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Jun. 16, 2015

Craig Hunter

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I visited Bruntsfield Links for the first time last week.

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Having grown up in Edinburgh I knew this was an historic private club but didn’t know much about the course or what to expect. After checking in with the pro we were encouraged to use the practice facilities and were offered free range balls which was nice. We were also invited to enjoy complimentar...

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Jan. 15, 2012

Jim Robertson

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I play Bruntsfield several times each year thanks to a friend who is a member so I know it pretty well.

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It is always in good condition and usually pretty quiet. The greens tend to roll well. I believe it is at best an average course and was astonished it was used forfinal regional qualifying for the 2011 Open Championship. There are very few 'wow' moments to be had at Bruntsfield. The opening stretch ...

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Jul. 13, 2008

Martin Jordan

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One of the things that I love about golf is that it is a gentleman’s game.

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A game that, to a large extent, is self regulating, only cads and bounders cheat at golf, it is a bit like taking money from the collection plate, it is just not “de riguer”. So where better to play a gentleman’s game than at a gentleman’s course? A course like Brunstfield Links. Bruntsfield shares ...

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