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4.4
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
94.9%
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119 out of 127 reviews
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5.0
2 Reviews (2)
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4 Stars
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5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.5
19 Reviews (19)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.7%
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18 out of 19 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6328 yards
Slope 95
Rating 70.9

Bathgate Castle sat on what's now the 10th hole of the Bathgate Golf Club's course. It was part of the dowry given to Walter Stewart when he married King Robert the Bruce's daughter Marjory in 1328. Because of this, the club, which opened in 1907, is required to seek permission before engaging in any excavating, though "Divots are allowed!", as the club proclaims on its Web site, as were the touch-ups proposed by James Braid in 1935.

A round at the Bathgate Golf Club, where the scorecard admonishes golfers to "PLEASE AVOID SLOW PLAY AT ALL TIMES," kicks off big on Lang Whang, a 476-yarder that is one of four par-5 holes. The longest is Auld Reekie, the 12th hole, at 505 yards. The round closes at Hame, a par-4 that measures 405 yards.

Catch up on games back home or games back at Hame in the Bathgate Golf Club's lounge, which offers satellite television, a view of the 18th, and billiards and dancing for those in the mood to do more than watch.

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Course Details

Year Built 1892
Architect Willie Park, Jr. (1892) James Braid (1935)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.4
127 Reviews (127)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
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5.0
Cold weather
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Bathgate Golf Course

Course was in great condition for time of year. A good challenge. Excellent food afterwards!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Windy but fun!

Really good layout and use of the space. Tricky greens and held up well from a heavy downpour. Wind had massive impact on ball but all part of the challenge. Very friendly pro shop staff. Highly recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First class course

Excellent layout, fast pace (not much looking for balls, all tees by greens, tree-lined and fair. Throughly enjoyed playing here and hadn’t expected the greens to be in such great condition and fast.

Highly recommend. Next time here I will visit the 19th as well, the clubhouse looked very smart and welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 79
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Layout

Enjoyed previous visit that booked again.
Course is well laid out with some picturesque holes and in good condition.
Greens were slick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lovely cour

Course in great condition and a nice welcome as well.
My only slight gripe is the greens. To me they appeared to be a bit sparse in places and not as lush as I expected.
Please note, however, that the greens weren't bad just not up to my expectations.
Overall, I thoroughly enmy day and would certainly visit again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Decent enough

Overall found the course and conditions to be decent. Just can't get over excited on any aspect but nothing negative either - oh other than the pace of play. No fault of the course but it's so annoying when you see a four ball just sauntering along the fairways having a chat knowing there's groups behind waiting on every shot. In terms of what I paid it was really good value but wouldn't like to be paying more than around £25.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Good value overall

Found it to be a decent course in decent condition. Can't say it's outstanding at all though that shouldn't be taken as a criticism. I've seen a good bit worse at higher prices than I paid here. Stuck behind two 4 ball games, the first of which decided to walk at an absolute snails pace. Booked as a single player but was joined with two excellent gentlemen, Stuart and Davie, without whom it may have felt like a long slog behind the snails.
Good value, decent course but not spectacular. Simples.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

Very enjoyable course to play, a good mix of holes using the natural contours of the land. Very friendly welcome and a lovely clubhouse.

Excellent value for money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a great find

Played Bathgate golf course for the first time. Course was in good condition with some tricky holes that make you think. Staff and members were really friendly and the menu is reasonably priced. OverLl a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend Mathis golf club.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Course wet due to heavy rain prior to play but having played in the summer this course is excellent.
Big history producing 2 ryder cup captains and 3 ryder cup players. Good challenge

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding played a couple of times through golf now, hopefully become a member one day,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very good

Course in good condition.greens true and fast.
Lots different holes and few nice par 3s

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Played the course with 2 friends and being enclosed in town was not expecting such a well laid out picturesque course.
Has undulating fairways some blindish holes but each hole offers something different in places.
Course was soft in places due to recent rain but did not affect the overall enjoyment.
You play courses and think that was good we all agreed that we thoroughly enjoyed it to the extent that we will certainly return.
Had breakfast roll and coffee before going out but did not have time for food afterwards but catering at club has excellent reputation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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