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ESTABLISHED IN 1905 IN THE GIFFNOCK SUBURB OF GLASGOW, WHITECRAIGS IS A CLASSIC PARKLAND COURSE WHICH HAS A RICH HISTORY STRETCHING BACK OVER 100 YEARS.
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THE BIG COURSE

Established in 1905 in the Giffnock suburb of Glasgow, Whitecraigs is a classic parkland course which has a rich history stretching back over 100 years. The greatest golfing events in the club’s history are unquestionably the visits of the Ryder Cup teams of 1929 and 1933. The club was also honoured with the visit of the ‘Golden Bear’ Jack Nicklaus in 1983.

Today, the course continues to provide a truly wonderful golfing experience for all levels of golfers. Situated on the Netherton Estate and with easy access to the City and surrounding areas, the course is surrounded by beautiful parkland, and its rolling fairways and smoothly surfaced greens offer a unique golfing challenge, comprising of an 18 hole course at over 6000 yds, and complemented by a leisurely 9 hole par 3 course, known as “The Wee Course”.

Course Overview

WATSONS FIRST

Hole One | Par 3 | 135 YDS

A tricky opening hole to an elevated green with the out of bounds on your right hand side. The green is sloping and there is a small round bunker on the right. There is not much room at the back of the green so club selection is very important.

ROUKEN GLEN

Hole Two | Par 4 | 379 YDS

A straight forward Par 4 with most of the trouble on the right hand side. A good tee shot will leave you a mid iron into a slightly elevated green which is surrounded by bunkers.

DAVIELAND

Hole Three | Par 4 | 349 YDS

A dogleg right with heavy woods ready to collect any slices from the tee. It requires an accurate drive, keeping on the left hand side of the fairway. The green lies in a flat valley area below the level of the fairway and feeds from left to right. Two bunkers sit short and right, ready to collect any sliced approach shots.

PERRY VALE

Hole Four | Par 4 | 429 YDS

It’s a tough Par 4, check out the position of the green before leaving the tee. A well struck tee shot is required and also a long second shot uphill. Green is flat with no trouble and a 4 is a good score on this hole.

LOMOND VIEW

Hole Five | Par 3 | 160 YDS

A generously sized green for a Par 3 here, but you must avoid the many bunkers. There is quite a lot of room towards the front of the green, which might not be apparent from the tee.

WOLFE'S WAY

Hole Six | Par 5 | 513 YDS

A Par 5 for all, a good tee shot struck down the left side which feeds to the middle of the fairway and you are in prime position. However, the second shot is tricky as the ball will usually sit below your feet. The marker behind the green shows the way but you need to be accurate if you want to hit home in two.

CRAIG END

Hole Seven | Par 3 | 139 YDS

Another elevated Par 3 but more so than the opening hole. Remember to take more club as you are hitting uphill and avoid finishing left of the green.

KESTREL'S EYRIE

Hole Eight | Par 4 | 343 YDS

A generous right to left sloping fairway for the shorter hitters but longer hitters beware as fairway bottlenecks up at the fairway bunkers. A fairly straightforward route to the green if you get yourself in position.

CAPELRIG

Hole Nine | Par 4 | 411 YDS

The beginning of Whitecraigs' very own Amen Corner! A tee shot hit slightly left of centre should open up your route to the green but avoid the litter of fairway bunkers. The green slopes front to back, so you are better to be short than long. Make sure you avoid the greenside bunker on the right.

NETHERTON

Hole Ten | Par 4 | 430 YDS

Play your tee shot right of the trees on the left corner. It's arguably one of the most demanding approach shots on the course, with slightly left of the green being the only bail out. If you miss big or right, it’s an extremely tough up and down.

DEVIL'S ELBOW

Hole Eleven | Par 4 | 375 YDS

A truly majestic hole than demands accuracy from the tee, over length. Too far left and you're blocked out. Too far right and you'll have a downhill lie with an overhanging tree to contend with. The burn runs across the front of the green, catching those who under club or misjudge the wind.

THE PLATEAU

Hole Twelve | Par 4 | 324 YDS

A blind tee shot with the marker providing the line here, but if you're a long hitter its best to keep slightly left of the pole. The elevated green is a small target with bunkers short and left but provides a slight bail out to the right.

LANG WAIT

Hole Thirteen | Par 3 | 189 YDS

The longest Par 3 on the course provides one of the kindest greens; flat long and relatively wide. Avoid the left side of the green and you should be safe from harm.

RYSLAND

Hole Fourteen | Par 4 | 386 YDS

Another blind tee shot best kept slightly left of centre and you should finish in a good spot. With plenty of obstacles around the green, a good approach is required, and make sure you take note of the false front.

WEST BRAE

Hole Fifteen | Par 5 | 541 YDS

Aim for the marker with your tee shot on this long Par 5, although longer hitters should aim slightly further left of the pole. Plot your way down the fairway with your approach avoiding the bunkers to a sloping green guarded at the front.

THE DIP

Hole Sixteen | Par 3 | 150 YDS

An enchanting downhill Par 3 claims the title as Whitecraigs' signature hole. The green is long but narrow which means precision is in high demand here. The steep banking left of the green should be avoided at all costs.

THE BEECHES

Hole Seventeen | Par 4 | 262 YDS

A short but tricky Par 4 with a blind tee shot means the marker is your guide, but those brave enough to go for the green should aim slightly right of the marker. The green is defended by two front bunkers.

HAME

Hole Eighteen | Par 5 | 549 YDS

Last but not least with a stunning downhill Par 5 to finish. A generous fairway allows you to give your drive all you’ve got. The bigger hitters will have a chance to reach home in two, but playing it as a relatively hassle free three shotter is the alternative. The green slopes back to front and is surrounded by bunkers. Putt out and move onto the 19th hole.

SCORECARD

Watson’s first
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 135

  • YELLOW (YDS) 119

  • BLUE (YDS) 105

  • PAR 3

  • SI 12

  • RED (YDS) 117

  • PAR 3

  • SI 12

Rouken glen
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 379

  • YELLOW (YDS) 358

  • BLUE (YDS) 331

  • PAR 4

  • SI 8

  • RED (YDS) 352

  • PAR 4

  • SI 8

Davieland
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 349

  • YELLOW (YDS) 332

  • BLUE (YDS) 305

  • PAR 4

  • SI 16

  • RED (YDS) 323

  • PAR 4

  • SI 16

Perry vale
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 429

  • YELLOW (YDS) 427

  • BLUE (YDS) 357

  • PAR 5

  • SI 4

  • RED (YDS) 423

  • PAR 5

  • SI 4

Lomond view
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 160

  • YELLOW (YDS) 147

  • BLUE (YDS) 117

  • PAR 3

  • SI 18

  • RED (YDS) 139

  • PAR 3

  • SI 18

Wolfe’s way
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 515

  • YELLOW (YDS) 506

  • BLUE (YDS) 412

  • PAR 5

  • SI 2

  • RED (YDS) 490

  • PAR 5

  • SI 2

Craig end
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 140

  • YELLOW (YDS) 133

  • BLUE (YDS) 125

  • PAR 3

  • SI 14

  • RED (YDS) 130

  • PAR 3

  • SI 14

Kestrel’s eyrie
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 345

  • YELLOW (YDS) 336

  • BLUE (YDS) 308

  • PAR 4

  • SI 6

  • RED (YDS) 326

  • PAR 4

  • SI 6

Capelrig
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 411

  • YELLOW (YDS) 401

  • BLUE (YDS) 316

  • PAR 4

  • SI 10

  • RED (YDS) 341

  • PAR 4

  • SI 10

Netherton
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 435

  • YELLOW (YDS) 427

  • BLUE (YDS) 412

  • PAR 5

  • SI 11

  • RED (YDS) 428

  • PAR 5

  • SI 11

Devil’s elbow
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 377

  • YELLOW (YDS) 348

  • BLUE (YDS) 323

  • PAR 4

  • SI 3

  • RED (YDS) 337

  • PAR 4

  • SI 3

The plateau
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 328

  • YELLOW (YDS) 323

  • BLUE (YDS) 173

  • PAR 4

  • SI 7

  • RED (YDS) 300

  • PAR 4

  • SI 7

Lang wait
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 189

  • YELLOW (YDS) 184

  • BLUE (YDS) 153

  • PAR 3

  • SI 15

  • RED (YDS) 180

  • PAR 3

  • SI 15

Rysland
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 387

  • YELLOW (YDS) 354

  • BLUE (YDS) 223

  • PAR 4

  • SI 1

  • RED (YDS) 326

  • PAR 4

  • SI 1

West brae
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 546/ 469

  • YELLOW (YDS) 517

  • BLUE (YDS) 404

  • PAR 5

  • SI 13

  • RED (YDS) 409

  • PAR 5

  • SI 13

The dip
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 151

  • YELLOW (YDS) 144

  • BLUE (YDS) 115

  • PAR 3

  • SI 5

  • RED (YDS) 129

  • PAR 3

  • SI 5

The beeches
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 262

  • YELLOW (YDS) 256

  • BLUE (YDS) 222

  • PAR 4

  • SI 17

  • RED (YDS) 234

  • PAR 4

  • SI 17

Hame
+

  • WHITE (YDS) 549

  • YELLOW (YDS) 492

  • BLUE (YDS) 469

  • PAR 5

  • SI 9

  • RED (YDS) 489

  • PAR 5

  • SI 9

HOLE NAME WHITE (YDS) YELLOW (YDS) BLUE (YDS) PAR SI RED (YDS) PAR SI
1 WATSON’S FIRST 135 119 105 3 12 117 3 12
2 ROUKEN GLEN 379 358 331 4 8 352 4 8
3 DAVIELAND 349 332 305 4 16 323 4 16
4 PERRY VALE 429 427 357 5 4 423 5 4
5 LOMOND VIEW 160 147 117 3 18 139 3 18
6 WOLFE’S WAY 515 506 412 5 2 490 5 2
7 CRAIG END 140 133 125 3 14 130 3 14
8 KESTREL’S EYRIE 345 336 308 4 6 326 4 6
9 CAPELRIG 411 401 316 4 10 341 4 10
10 NETHERTON 435 427 412 5 11 428 5 11
11 DEVIL’S ELBOW 377 348 323 4 3 337 4 3
12 THE PLATEAU 328 323 173 4 7 300 4 7
13 LANG WAIT 189 184 153 3 15 180 3 15
14 RYSLAND 387 354 223 4 1 326 4 1
15 WEST BRAE 546/ 469 517 404 5 13 409 5 13
16 THE DIP 151 144 115 3 5 129 3 5
17 THE BEECHES 262 256 222 4 17 234 4 17
18 HAME 549 492 469 5 9 489 5 9
IN 32224/3147 3045 2494 37 2838 37
OUT 2858 2759 2376 35 2618 35
TOTAL 6087/6010 5804 4870 72 5456 72
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