North Berwick GC

Like St. Andrews it starts and finishes in the town, walls, roads and the beach all play their part on a tough 18 that is highly regarded by all those who've been lucky enough to play it

Neil Tappin
By Neil Tappin
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A trip to Edinburgh will bring you right to the heart of the golfing world. North Berwick lies within easy reach of Edinburgh and is one of the oldest most beautiful links courses in Scotland. And when you arrive in the small town you'll be in no doubt as to the kind of course you're about to play.

Like St. Andrews it starts and finishes in the town, walls, roads and the beach all play their part on a tough 18 that is highly regarded by all those who've been lucky enough to play it. Like most top links courses you can expect to find the wind blowing into your face on the back nine where a series of tough par 4s and 5s hold the key to a decent score. Keep you ball out of the gorse and away from the sand and you should be alright.

The 18th hole is a driveable par 4 but think before you pull out the big dog. A road with cars, houses, gardens and people runs down the right hand length of the hole. A slice can cause plenty of damage - and a disappointing score could be the least of your worries.

Best Hole: The 13th green is guarded by a wall. It's all part of the experience at North Berwick - just try not to get stymied behind it.

Web: www.northberwickgolfclub.com

Thinking about a trip to the Lothians? Click here for the Total Golf guide to the area

Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X

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