Kilspindie Golf Club

Kilspindie Golf Club started out as Luffness Golf Club, founded in 1867, it was at the time the 35th registered golf club in the world. Some 27 years later the club was split by its members into Luffness New Golf Club, which was moved closer to the village of Gullane and Kilspindie Golf Club built on links land bordering Craigielaw Farm.

The resulting Willie Park Jnr. and Ben Sayers design is a delightful, classic links golf course that sits alongside Aberlady Bay, on the rugged coastline of the Firth of Forth.

Kilspindie Golf Club could be described as a hidden gem along the golfing paradise of the East Lothian coastline, with no less than 15 coastal courses within a 10-mile radius, including the likes of Muirfield, Royal Musselburgh and Gullane.

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Kilspindie Golf Club

Power is certainly not the most important factor here, where considerable trouble can be found not far from the fairways. Kilspindie outlines its quirkiness right from the off, beginning with a tough par-3 which faces across the Forth to the Kingdom of Fife.

Arguably the best holes are those at the start of the round, with a succession of tough holes tracking the coast towards Edinburgh. Generally played into a considerable prevailing wind, these opening holes can ruin a scorecard, especially as it is not too hard to find the rocky beach.

The signature hole is the idyllic 8th, an exquisite par-3 played across Gosford Bay which demands nerves of steel and a brave heart. Kilspindie is well worth a visit for a taste of genuine Scottish links during a golf break in East Lothian.

How to get to Kilspindie Golf Club

Kilspindie Golf Club is situated just outside the village of Aberlady in East Lothian off the A198, 4 miles from Longniddry strain station.

Address: The Clubhouse, Aberlady, Longniddry, Scotland EH32 0QD

Course Information
Par	69
Designed by	Ben Sayers, Willie Park Jnr
Opened for play	1898

Tees
White	5,494 yards	SSS 66
Yellow	5,209 yards	SSS 65
Red	5,092 yards	SSS 69

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Club House

Tips for visiting Kilspindie Golf Club

Oliver Gunning
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Handicap: 1
Visited: October

Really fun place to play. If you're looking for a shorter and challenging golf course in Edinburgh / East Lothian, you'll find Kilspindie hard to beat. The course is in great condition and is playable for golfers of all handicaps. The views are great and is a traditional links experience of pot bunkers and firm greens. Combined with a few of the other courses in the area like Gullane, North Berwick, Muirfield or Royal Musselburgh make for a great golf break in Scotland.

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EH32 0QD
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8.8

Very Good

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Condition overall

8.8

Condition of greens

8.8

Speed of round

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Facilities

8.4

Value for money

8.8

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Alison – Reviewed 23 Jun 2024

Excellent

Neil – Reviewed 14 May 2024

Excellent

Enjoyed the course some great holes some great views .would go back.

Joan – Reviewed 28 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

To play in 40 mile an hour winds was definitely an experience. Absolutely great place to savour golf history, a very enjoyable day.

David – Reviewed 22 Sep 2023

8.0

Very Good

Sorry to say, but checking in at the proshop was a bland experience. No information of the course, the facilities - no nothing. Why not use the opportunity to tell about the history of the course/clubhouse, the course, how to get around, what to expect and look out for?? Hospitality in the golfing industry is non exsisting in Scotland. Again no stars for value for money as we do not know the price.

Anne-Mette – Reviewed 17 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Lovely setting to this old golf club, nice feel to the place and a tricky if short golf course with fantastic views.

Rob – Reviewed 16 Jun 2023

6.0

Good

Stefán – Reviewed 25 May 2023

Excellent

Lovely , short course......very friendly and welcoming

Kenneth – Reviewed 10 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Super little course quite short but the wind and hail was it's defence.

Graham – Reviewed 30 Apr 2023

8.0

Very Good

Great course despite the rain! Greens were in great nick for the time of year and overall condition was spot on. Green fee is a bit overpriced.

Ross – Reviewed 24 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

Linda – Reviewed 9 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Kislpendie is a lovely course. Despite being short it is a test especially when the wind blows. The first 4 holes are the best (alongside the later par 3). The club house has a lovely feel and we all enjoyed the course despite probably a few too many 300 yard par 4s. Would recommend especially for those looking for a more reasonable test.

Michael – Reviewed 5 Jul 2022

Excellent

Another beautiful course along the coast. The course is very short but it is always a challenge and always in great condition

Richard – Reviewed 19 May 2022

Excellent

Paul – Reviewed 15 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Richard – Reviewed 30 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens were excellent for the time of year and overall condition was very good

Alan – Reviewed 19 Apr 2022

Excellent

Enjoyable

June – Reviewed 15 Apr 2022

Excellent

Thierry – Reviewed 10 Apr 2022

Excellent

We loved the course and we had a really enjoyable day

Grant – Reviewed 5 Apr 2022

6.0

Good

Found this course too small. Its set in a confined space, the holes are close to each other teeing areas and greens are close to each other. Its a very short course with short holes which means its very difficult to create a gap between you and the match behind.we were in a fourball with two two balls behind us which makes it feel your being pushed. Overall a nice little course but not a good experience if its busy.

David – Reviewed 31 Mar 2022

Excellent

Warm welcome and course great condition

Ian – Reviewed 22 Mar 2022

8.0

Very Good

Enjoyable.

James – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great setting.A bit short but traditional links challenge

Robert – Reviewed 19 Sep 2021

Excellent

Martin – Reviewed 1 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Linda – Reviewed 30 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Gordon – Reviewed 25 Jul 2021

Excellent

Jen – Reviewed 18 Jul 2021

Excellent

Wonderful old golf course. Not long but full of character. Staff friendly and helpful. Would definitely return.

Michael – Reviewed 15 Jul 2021

Excellent

What a golf course. Not a long golf course but still testing and the course was in great condition and the views are fantastic also.

Richard – Reviewed 9 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

They should know visitors do not know the course so they should show some understanding, staff not helpful starter did not excist……….

Torsten – Reviewed 23 Sep 2019

Excellent

Absolutely brilliant sunny windy what more could you want

Keith – Reviewed 25 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

Anders – Reviewed 23 Aug 2019

8.0

Very Good

René – Reviewed 27 Jul 2019

Excellent

Enjoyed this lovely links course with beautiful views! Bunkers made the course difficult due to lack of sand.

Jen – Reviewed 18 Jul 2019

8.0

Very Good

David – Reviewed 7 May 2019

8.0

Very Good

waiting at the first tee I watched lots of groups tee off, thinking it was going to be slow but was surprised to find I was round in 2.45 hrs. At 5500 yds it isn't long with a few reachable par fours,there wasn't much wind but could be tricky in a stronger breeze. as it's early season the greens were slow but true.

Gordon – Reviewed 28 Mar 2019

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Kilspindie Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a range on site?

No

Are there buggies available to hire?

Yes

How much is the fee for the caddies?

£45 plus discretionary

Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?

No visitors before 10am

How many bars are there?

There is 1 bar on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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