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4.5
Amenities
2.4
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 34
Length 2816 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Calling this a 'hilly' course is an understatement! This course is not for the faint-hearted or those easily winded, but in the end it has its rewards. The clubhouse is located about midway up the hill. From the 1st tee you can see 4 or 5 holes leading back down the hill and around through the valley and back up toward the clubhouse. Then the fun begins. The 10th hole begins a series of holes that carries you to the top, straight up the hill, the only thing flat on some of these holes are the tee boxes! At the top you play several holes along the rim of the hill. Here you get your reward for the effort. From the top you get a spectacular view of the Borders and surrounding countryside. The finishing holes are all downhill. This is worth a trip especially if the weather is clear. Galashiels is another of the many courses in Scotland where often during the year they use the honour box system. You put your money in a door box and play. No tee time, no starter, no ticket. If you have the time Torwoodlee Golf Club is a mile down the road and also worth a look. (Frank Faragalli)

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Course Details

Year Built 1884
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid

Rentals/Services

Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.6
7 Reviews (7)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unfriendly

We had a tee off time at 9am and after arriving early we had a look around and nobody was to be seen. We were on the 1st tee and somebody shouted to us that the course was closed until 9am. We were made to wait 9 minutes before starting. Then on the 18th tee we were warned by group behind us that we should not have been playing of white tees. If this was the case then a sign should be displayed at first tee to advise of this and somebody should have been at premises to greet us knowing we had a 9am time booked!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Hard Work

I didn’t enjoy playing here, the course was hard work more akin to hillwalking than golf. Hole 1 is like a ski slope (no joke) and you’re at the bottom. Hole 2 is like a ski slope and you’re at the top. Like many of the holes the 3rd is a blind shot to the green uphill. From the 4th you’re into the meat of the course where the fairways are very hard to stay on due to the severe slopes with more blind shots into the greens. I wouldn’t recommend this course, I was warned before playing it but thought my friend was exaggerating, he wasn’t. The course is well kept and the greens are good but unless you’re willing to sweat buckets stay clear.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course a bit confusing where the t offs were. Very hilly..the owner was really friendly and helpful. The toilets and showers were very clean. Well worth £10.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

As we are from NL where everything is flat, we had some difficulty in adapting our game to the very hilly course. We think the course is beautifully integrated in the wonderful Scottish landscape. The views were fantanstic. The course itself was in good shape with very good greens. After the round of 9 holes we had a nice chat with one of the members, who showed us some chipping-tricks on an ondulated green,which was rarther nice..
We did an online booking through GolfNow and got a good deal. We were just passing through on our way home and it fitted perfectly. We had a wonderful golf experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gem

Gem of a golf course and typical James Braid design. Some challenging small holes and few long sweeping fairways. Delightful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's only 9 holes.

It was windy and raining when I played and I was alone on the course. it's 9 holes with some different tees.
Hilly but good condition.
The club house was closed no access to toilets or changing facilities and nowhere to get a drink or something to eat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Lovely 9 hole course

Galashiels Golf Course is a great little track that provides something different to for the golfer. The course is always in great condition, even during the winter.
It's usually pretty quiet as well so its great for beginners and juniors to come and play. There's also practice facilities behind the first tee - something that's rare in the borders.

Definitely worth a visit for the views alone!!

For less than a tenner a head, you really can't beat it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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