Bass Rock Golf and Country Club was founded in 1873 and is named after the formidable landmark of the Bass Rock Island which lies three miles off north Berwick in the estuary of the Firth of Forth. The Bass Rock Golf Club has 100 members and was originally an artisan club, but the membership is now drawn from all walks of life, including a junior section. Although the club does not own a clubhouse, they prefer to offer their membership the benefit of an organised golf club at a realistic subscription, plus an annual green fee, and the friendship and camaraderie of a modern club. The medal competitions are played over the West Links at North Berwick from April to October. For over 70 yeas the Bass Rock Golf Club have been responsible for organising the famous Esmond Trophy , the most prestigious open competition in the East Lothian county.
The club is proud of the part their members have played in the history of golf, including James H Hutchinson, Andrew Basset and Charlie Thomson. Also Fred McLeod US open Champion, Scottish Internationalist Robert B Denholm and many of the early pioneers who took golf to all corners of the world.
Although there is a waiting list join the club, the secretary will be pleased to supply more details of the Bass Rock Golf Club and West Links.
Directions
Follow A1 then A198 sign post North Berwick.
Further Information
Information herein provided by the club 19 Aug 1998.
Play over North Berwick
Course Details Course Name: West Links, North Berwick Holes: 18 Yardage: 6420 SSS: 71 A true links course laid out on a raised beach, laden with brown sand forming the undulating links land 10-30 feet above sea level. Although the architect is unknown many of the holes have been copied by designers all over the world. A golfing experience not found anywhere else, with blind holes, drives over walls and bushes, shots over the bay and bunkers deep enough for the golfer to disappear from view.
