Number 81. Played Autumn 2012. Parkland course designed by James Braid.


The East Renfrewshire golf club is an excellent Scottish inland course. It is a reasonably hilly course and has the usual Braid features of small well protected greens. The fairways are all tree lined but are surprisingly wide and forgiving. There are a few blind shots on the course but in general everything is in front of you and it is not a course that is trying to punish you. I particularly liked the tough 200 yard uphill par 3 11th. It does suffer from some drainage issues particularly on the 17th & 18th but this doesn't diminish the overall experience. I found the clubhouse to be very good and the club has an extremely friendly feel for visitors (it also a fine car park!). If you are around Glasgow it is a must play and if you are coming to Scotland for a tour I would recommend playing East Renfrewshire as it is very close to Glasgow airport.


Thanks. A huge thank to my host Delbhoy9 - it was great to play the course with a member who took the time to give me some local knowledge.