Gullane Golf Club is blessed with three golf courses, and the No.2 Course has been around since the end of the 19th Century. 

 

Willie Park Jr was the man to design the course, which opened in 1898, and has played host to some big tournaments over its 125-year history. 

 

There are two other courses at the 54-hole venue that is Gullane. The No.1 Course is the championship offering, while the No.3 Course is the youngest of the trio at the Scottish venue. 

  

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As you might expect, the No.2 Course was the second to be designed and constructed at Gullane. Despite that, it was still opened prior to the start of the 20th Century. 

 

Willie Park Jr, the two-time Open Championship winner, was the man to design the course, which intertwines with the No.1 Course. Frank Pennink has made changes to the layout in the last few decades. 

 

The No.2 Course has hosted Final Qualifying for the Open Championship during its history, along with the Seniors Open Amateur Championship and the British Girls Home Internationals.  

 

Holes from the No.2 Course were used alongside the majority of the No.1 Course as a composite layout for the 2018 Scottish Open and Scottish Ladies Open. 

Although it is somewhat in the shadow of the Championship No.1 Course at Gullane, the No.2 Course is a beautiful layout in its own right. It comes in at just under 6,400 yards, with the Par 71 layout made up of two par 5s, three par 3s and the rest as 4s. The course is laid out on the firmest linksland turf you could wish for, meaning that it is pretty much playable throughout the year.  

 

The opening stretch features three gentle par 4s, where you can really get off to a flying start. The 1st is the longest of those, but it is only 366 yards from the Championship tees. There is out of bounds down the left, but if you can avoid that, then you should give yourself a good opportunity for birdie. A good drive down 2 will also offer up another birdie chance, while the 3rd is only 237 yards long. It does play significantly uphill, but those who have played here before known the line to try and hit the green with their drive.  

 

The 4th is the first real challenge on the No.2 Course. This par 4 stretches out over 450 yards and plays gently downhill offering views of the Firth of Forth, the city of Edinburgh in the distance and the East Lothian coastline. A row of five bunkers sit in front of the green, one that will be taken on with a long iron or even more in hand. 5 is the first short hole on the course, with seven bunkers surrounding the green. The 6th is then the first par 5. It is fairly straight but if you can avoid the bunkers, then there could be a chance at eagle. 375, 393, 354. That’s the run of par 4s to bring you to the close, but don’t be fooled into thinking that it will be a simple driver and low iron to the green.  

 

The back nine on the No.2 Course begins with another par 4 of less than 400 yards, before you come to the par 3 11th. This 'short’ hole measures over 200 yards, and is played downhill to a green that continues to slope away from you. The 12th and 13th run uphill, and both par 4s play more than 400 yards. 14 is a tricky par 4 despite only being 366 yards long. It plays as a dog-leg left with a wide fairway, but the green does not take any prisoners. 

 

The closing stretch at the No.2 Course begins with the par 3 15th. It is 175 yards, and there are three bunkers to avoid greenside. 16 is the final par 5 on the No.2, measuring 527 yards. Eight fairway bunkers are there to catch shots both down the middle and on either side. Avoid those, and there is a chance at reaching in two. The course finishes with a pair of short par 4s. Behind the 17th green is out of bounds, so it’s better to be short than long, while the closing hole is only 305 yards from the tips. A wide fairway is offered up, but do you choose to go for it, or lay up?  

Where is Gullane No.2 located?  
The No.2 is one of three courses at Gullane Golf Club, which is located on the eastern coastline of Scotland, in the county of East Lothian. From the northern end of the course, which sits on the coast of the North Sea, on a clear day you can see across to Leven Links. The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is less than 20 miles to the west of Gullane. 

 

The likes of Craigielaw, Muirfield, Archerfield, and the Renaissance Club are all within just a few miles of Gullane, in what is a golfing paradise on the east coast of Scotland.  

 

With its proximity to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Airport is the easiest way for the international visitors to get to Gullane. The airport is on the opposite side of the city to Gullane, but it is still within a 45-minute drive from the venue. Both Longniddry and Drem Stations are around five miles south of Gullane, with trains running regularly between Edinburgh and Dunbar. 

What golf facilities does Gullane No.2 offer?  
Along with the three stunning courses, Gullane Golf Club is also home to a wonderful practice area, one that has recently been completed and opened.  

What are the green fees at Gullane No.2?  
The price of a green fee at Gullane No.2 changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend. There are also stay and play packages available at the resort. 

 

For more information on current green fees at Gullane No.2 visit their website here. 

 

  

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