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4.4
87 Reviews (87)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
96.7%
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83 out of 87 reviews
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4.1
7 Reviews (7)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
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4.4
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
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4.7
100.0%
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13 out of 13 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 69
Length 5696 yards
Slope 115
Rating 68.3

Short but very demanding, small well kept plateau greens. Some very memorable holes.

Swanston G.C is a very testing course set on the North facing slopes of the pentland hills. There are some tough climbs when playing this course and your stance will rarely be level. The main hazards here are gorse bushes, not trees particularly on the 8th hole which is a 216yrd par 3 played from an elevated tee over a sea of gorse bushes, with more down the right hand side. There are six par threes and no par fives, but don't let that give you the impression that this is an easy course. Another memorable hole is the seventh which is 435yrds slightly uphill and with slight dog-leg to the left, and is nearly always playing in to a stiff breeze.

The clubhouse is small in comparison to most golf clubs but you are guaranteed a warm, friendly atmosphere and some good food once inside. All in all, this is a very good days golf for all levels of play.

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Course Details

Year Built 1927
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ronnie Lumsden (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £25
Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Internet Access

Reviews

4.4
87 Reviews (87)
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

Excellent and enjoyable course, greens were tricky to read but in great condition...considering membership it was that good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Amazing views

Lovely course with amazing views of Edinburgh across to Fife and down the East Lothian coast

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Some interesting holes, hilly but worth playing

Nice views, some cracking par 3's. For the time of year it was in good condition and good value for money. I would definitely play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course great views

Great course to play was well kept especially given most courses this time of year are water logged and mushy underfoot. The greens were nice, barely any winter greens . Some quirky holes and definitely a fun course to play .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stormy and Slope

As non Scottish visitors ,we were very pleased to play in such stormy weathers and Slopes, amazing!.

Only orientation wasn’t always easy. Should install signs and a chart for players not knowing the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic views, well kept course

This is a hilly well kept course with spectacular views. It has a great clubhouse and very friendly staff. Greens were good and layout challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Top course

One of best parkland courses I’ve played in Scotland. Highly recommend. Some great holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very surprised

Very surprised that it wasn't as hilly that I thought it would be.... Lots of beautiful challenging holes that make you think.... Fantastic views.... Fantastic clubhouse... Only negative is about the rocky paths... If they could be resurfaced with soft red ash or something the whole swanston golf experience would be perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hill

The weather was a bit wet now and again so we hired a buggy to hide from
Wind and drizzle but it ran out petrol
At 3 hole had to walk back to pro shop
They got it fill up in 25 min
And gave us a refund of hire
And offer coffee
These things happen and they sorted
It out for us so all in all I go back to play
As good service thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value golf

Played Swanston with a friend. We were both members many years ago so it was fun to play the course again and see all the significant changes that have been made.

The course was great value and all the staff we dealt with were excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value game

My friend and I played Swanston for the first time in over 30 years.

The course layout had completely changed and the extremely windy conditions made playing, never mind scoring difficult but we had a great day & thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great test of golf.wekl kept fairways. Greens excellent. Tees weren't great I'd I'm being honest. But great course course overall

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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