News - Gullane Golf Club

Iain McLean Wins Centenary Ladies Cup

September 17, 2026

Congratulations to Iain McLean who has won The Ladies Cup in the prestigious competition’s centenary year. The historic competition – first played for in 1926 – was originally organised by the Ladies of Gullane village, who donated a small silver miniature one hundred years ago. The inaugural winner was Peter Morin of Dirleton Castle GC, so it is particularly fitting that Iain, the current Dirleton Castle captain, is this year’s winner. One of the most prestigious match play competitions in East Lothian, the Ladies Cup is open to male members of all East Lothian golf clubs, with a field of…

Gullane Golfers Ready to Shine at Home Internationals

August 3, 2026

After a hectic summer of major individual events, the spotlight turns to team golf this week as the UK and Ireland’s top amateur golfers assemble to represent their respective countries at the Home Internationals. It is a monumental week for Gullane golfers, with no fewer than five of our talented home club members pulling on national colours across both events. In the Men’s and Women’s Home Internationals (5 - 7 August), being hosted at Woodbrook Golf Club in Ireland, the trio of Abercrombie Nisbet, Oliver Mukherkee and Sam Mukherjee line-up in the Scotland team. All three have enjoyed strong individual…

Young Golfers Invited To Gullane Junior Open

May 13, 2026

Aspiring junior golfers are being invited to test their skills on the Gullane No.3 when Gullane Golf Club hosts its prestigious Junior Open on Friday 17 July 2026. One of the highlights of the junior golf calendar in East Lothian, the Gullane Junior Open welcomes boys and girls aged 18 or under (as of January 1, 2026) from across Scotland and beyond. This esteemed competition has a long-standing tradition of showcasing future talent, with some well-known names on the trophies. Junior members from both the Gullane Golf Club and Gullane Ladies Golf Club are encouraged to enter, offering a fantastic…

Gullane Golf Club Lands 59club Gold Flag for Sixth Successive Year

April 8, 2026

Gullane Golf Club has been awarded the 59club Gold Flag for 2026, reflecting the high level of customer service provided to visiting golfers and tour operators. This is the 6th successive year Gullane has been awarded the Gold Flag making it one of only 70 venues in the world to achieve the highest award from 59club. Key initiatives in the last year included using feedback from the 59club industry best practice portal to enable our starters to meet and greet visitors and convey the unique nature of Gullane with it's 3 courses using welcome podiums and consistent messaging. As part…

Experience 48 Hours In Gullane

January 12, 2026

Many golfers come to Gullane Golf Club to play one of our three great courses, but staying in the Village of Golf enables you to enjoy one of the unique experiences in golf. Join the team from NCG Top100s as they spend 48 Hours In Gullane playing No.1, No.2 and No.3 with our caddies and members. https://youtu.be/QiNNYHYnpcE?si=NJT7PtFIIgIVce-a

Gullane Welcomes New Club Secretary

January 6, 2026

Gullane Golf Club is delighted to announce that Richard Beswick has been appointed as the new Secretary. Richard will join the Club in early January 2026 from Caldy Golf Club on the Wirral where he held the role of General Manager. During a long and successful career in commercial sales and business development, Richard played off a 6-handicap and was Caldy Club Captain in their centenary year of 2007. He was then approached to take up the General Manager position at Caldy in 2019 after he led a comprehensive member driven strategic review of the club. Richard is excited to be making the move north and…

A Round with Radar and Viktor Hovland on Gullane No.1

August 18, 2025

Seven PGA Tour titles, two Ryder Cup appearances and a FedExCup Champion, PING Pro Viktor Hovland joined Wayne ‘Radar’ Riley at Gullane No.1 during the week of the Genesis Scottish Open as they enjoyed a six-hole match with the links in fabulous condition. Playing the course for the first time - ten years on from the club hosting its first ever Scottish Open - Viktor discussed growing up in Norway, playing college golf at Oklahoma State University, his career to date. One of the PGA Tour's most interesting characters, the European Ryder Cup star also chats about his inquisitive nature…

Somers Shines At Gullane in Scottish Amateur

August 5, 2025

North East golfer Chris Somers produced a sensational birdie-birdie finish to give him victory in the 2025 Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship, defeating Archie Finnie in a thrilling final at Gullane No.1. Played in front a large crowd in glorious sunshine on the East Lothian coast, the closing few holes proved a fitting finale to a superb week of golf, with Gullane Golf Club hosting the championship for the first time since 2010. For 27-year old Somers from Murcar Links, it was an emotional end as he etched his name on the trophy alongside the likes of Bob MacIntyre, Colin Montgomerie,…

Gullane Set To Stage the Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship

July 28, 2025

Gullane’s ‘Village of Golf’ is set to welcome the best amateur golfers in the country next week as Scottish Golf brings one of its flagship events to East Lothian. The Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship makes a welcome return to Gullane Golf Club for the first time since 2010, with a field of 264 players aiming to follow in the footsteps of some of Scotland’s best-known golfers and etch their name on the historic trophy. An impressive rollcall of past champions which includes Ryder Cup hero Colin Montgomerie (1985), three-time European Tour winner Stephen Gallacher (1992) and current No.14 in the…