Scottish Borders 9-Hole
Circuit
Duration: 3 days
The majority of the golf courses in the
Scottish Borders have extended to 18-holes over the years however,
there still exists some challenging 9-holes courses that are in
excellent condition.
Day
1
Lilliardsedge Golf Course (on
A68, approx 5 miles south of St Boswells), the newest 9-hole course
in the Borders, is where the first days play begins. The course is
part of the Lilliardsedge Holiday Park and has stunning views of
the Border hills. In the afternoon travel north to play St.
Boswells Golf Course which is in a tranquil setting along the River
Tweed. You could stay and enjoy the comforts of the Buccleuch Arms
Hotel next to The Green in St Boswells for bar meals. Or
alternatively travelling further north towards Edinburgh you will
arrive at Lauder. Here you will find another
9-hole golf course offering unbelieveable value for money on a
course that lies on a gentle sloping hillside. In Lauder, the Black
Bull Hotel, a refurbished 18th Century coaching inn is an ideal
stop. They are the AA Pub Guide, Scotland Pub of the Year
2005/6.
Day
2
For your second days golf there is a lovely
little 9-hole golf course at Innerleithen. Set in
the picturesque Leithen Valley, it is a relatively easy walking
course with only one steep incline. You could then travel to
Melrose to the oldest of all the 9-hole clubs in the Borders.
Melrose Golf Course, a parkland course, is
situated at the foot of the Eildon Hills. In 2005, Melrose was
voted the Scottish Borders most visitor friendly 9-hole golf
course. A short walk into Melrose town centre you will find an
endless choice of excellent shops and places to eat.
Day
3
Begin your day at Selkirk Golf
Club just off the A7, a fantastic heathland course that is
laid out across Selkirk Hill with panoramic views over the Border
countryside. For a light lunch travelling north and just on the
edge of Selkirk is Selkirk Glass were you can enjoy your lunch and
watch the glass making.
For your next stop travel south on the A7 to
Hawick then take the B6399 to Newcastleton Golf
Course set on the side and top of the Holm Hill in Reiver
country. There are a couple of pubs in the village offering good
food.
