My dodgy back, the long winter layoff , and a cattle class  flight to Edinburgh from Beijing makes me think that I might need a loosening up round on Sunday before the real golfing odyssey begins the next day at Musselburgh and North Berwick.

So I am looking for a recommendation for a place to have a game on Sunday if I am feeling up for it. We are staying in Gullane, so Gullane No 1 springs immediately to mind, but it is 100 quid and I will have to book in advance and pay a deposit, both of which are problems if I decide not to have a game. My wife is also not that keen for us to pay 200 pounds so I can have a warm up game.

So the question -- is Gullane No 1 a real must play? If no, is there a nice, cheapish, quaint, interesting or otherwise worthwhile layout that I could walk on to a 3pm next Sunday if I felt so inclined.

All advice and receommendations welcomed

How about Gullane #2 or #3? I just finished reading Curtis Gillespie's book ("Playing Through") about the year he spent living in Gullane. As I recall, he commented that many of the locals considered #3 to be the best of the three courses, despite being not much over 5,100 yards.

I am sort of in the same boat....even though Atlanta is a little closer!  Just looking for a place with a range to work out the 8 hour flight kinks...maybe I will sneak through the gate at Greywalls

Play Kilspindie or Longniddry.
much better value (which sounds like it's an issue with the Mrs.),
significantly more charming, easier walk jet lagged.
Gullane #1 didn't do much for me (I did like the second hole though)

Many thanks for all the replies. Leaning strongly towards Kilspindie. Will drop them an email and see how busy they are on Sunday

Thanks

Matt

Matt,

Although Gullane No 1 is the best course of those mentioned, we played and had a lot of fun at Longniddry which is nearby. Not long as it lacks par 5s but a great warmup or jet lag round. I recall the clubhouse was full of photos of a visit from Sam Snead years ago. Good character although not a true links.

Bob Jenkins

Bryan we are at a B&B in Gullane, but the name escapes me and I don't have it handy (I'm at the office). I am pretty sure it is not the one you mention though.

Everything is still suggesting Kilspindie (and Sean thanks for the research -- I feel a fool for not loking myself!)

Gullane No 1 is overpriced for what it is.  Both Nos 2 and 3 are better value and great fun.  If looking for a place for a fun, relaxed warmupround though I'd agree with all those recommending Kilspindie.

Gullane 1 100lbs? What is the world coming to

I wonder what the annual membership fee for Gullane is?  Anyone know?

Gullane 3 is a great warm up course, The Glen is straightforward with a great par 3 by the rocks and good viewd also Whitekirk although modern is fairly interesting and does good food.

Matt,
Kilspindie is a genuine wee gem. You will have a ball. One or two ho-hum holes, but a great FUN experience. Magical old clubhouse (great filled rolls), driveable closing par 4 (I did and I ain't no Tiger), beautiful views over the Forth to bonnie Fife. A joy.

WARNING: Do NOT, under any circumstances, look over the wall to the adjoining course. You could be seriously 'compromised'.

FBD.

Lets have a reality check. If one is going to be price sensitive then almost all of the UK is way over priced. One should not even go over there. I think south Florida is so over priced it keeps me away. I love the golf in the UK and just pay the price. Much like Pebble Beach you just do it, enjoy it and pay the visa bill the next month and go forth. I thought this was about warm up rounds not money.

Doubling or more prices in 4 or 5 years makes for expensive pricing.