Golf courses near Livingston
53 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Livingston. This page shows the 30 nearest, including 19 with 18 holes, 7 with 9 holes.
Parkland is the type that clubs near Livingston mention most, four times, with moorland twice and heathland once. That covers seven of the 30 venues, so for the rest the type is not given on a club website, and no listed course is recorded as links.
West Lothian holds 13 of the venues and the City of Edinburgh 10, with Falkirk, the Scottish Borders and North Lanarkshire making up the rest. The nearest are Pumpherston Golf Club at 3.5 km, Deer Park (Dechmont) at 3.6 km and Uphall Golf Course at 4.7 km. Holes are known for 28 courses: 19 have 18 holes, seven have 9, one has 12, and one is a 36-hole venue with more than one course.
The earliest year given is 1761, for Bruntsfield Links, followed by 1890 for West Linton Golf Course. James Braid is named as designer at four venues. Fourteen clubs welcome visitors, according to their sites.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 19 | 63% |
| 9 holes | 7 | 23% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Other (5 to 12 holes) | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 2 | 7% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 4 |
| Moorland | 2 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 7 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Livingston
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lothian | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| City of Edinburgh | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Falkirk | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Scottish Borders | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Lanarkshire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 14
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpherston Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 3.5 km | |
| Uphall Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 4.7 km | |
| Harburn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1925 | 5.9 km |
| Niddry Castle Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 9.0 km | |
| Ratho Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 11 km | |
| Linlithgow Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km | |
| Kingsfield Golf Course | 9 | 35 | 12 km | |
| Gogarburn Golf Course | 12 | 42 | 1975 | 12 km |
| Dundas Parks Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 12 km | |
| West Lothian Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1892 | 14 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruntsfield Links | 18 | 71 | 1761 | 17 km |
| West Linton Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 1890 | 17 km |
| Bathgate Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1892 | 7.3 km |
| West Lothian Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1892 | 14 km |
| Shotts Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1895 | 18 km |
| Harburn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1925 | 5.9 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 9 of the 30 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- James Braid (4): Baberton Golf Course, Bathgate Golf Course, Shotts Golf Club, West Linton Golf Course
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpherston Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 3.5 km | Visitors welcome | pumpherstongolfclub.co.uk |
| Deer Park | 18 | 72 | 3.6 km | deer-park.co.uk | |
| Uphall Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 4.7 km | Visitors welcome | uphallgolfclub.com |
| Harburn Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 5.9 km | Visitors welcome | harburngolfclub.co.uk |
| Oatridge Golf Course | 9 | 35 | 6.7 km | binnygolfclub.co.uk | |
| Bathgate Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 7.3 km | bathgategolfclub.com | |
| Balbardie Park of Peace Golf Course | 8.4 km | golfshake.com | |||
| Niddry Castle Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 9.0 km | Visitors welcome | niddrycastlegolfclub.co.uk |
| Bridgend & District Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 9.2 km | bridgendgolfclub.com | |
| Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club, Wilkieston | 36 | 68 | 9.5 km | dalmahoyhotelandcountryclub.co.uk | |
| Ratho Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 11 km | Visitors welcome | rathoparkgolfclub.co.uk |
| Linlithgow Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km | Visitors welcome | linlithgowgolf.co.uk |
| Kingsfield Golf Course | 9 | 35 | 11 km | Visitors welcome | kingsfieldgolf.com |
| Dundas Parks Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | dundasparksgolf.co.uk |
| Gogarburn Golf Course | 12 | 42 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | gogarburngc.com |
| Polkemmet Golf and Driving Range | 9 | 37 | 13 km | westlothianleisure.com | |
| Greenburn Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 14 km | greenburngolfclub.co.uk | |
| West Lothian Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 14 km | Visitors welcome | westlothiangc.com |
| Turnhouse Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 14 km | Visitors welcome | turnhousegolfclub.com |
| Baberton Golf Course | 18 | 64 | 14 km | babertongc.com | |
| Braes Golf Course - 9 Hole Golf Course | 9 | 15 km | Visitors welcome | braesgolf.co.uk | |
| Polmont Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 15 km | polmontgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Kingsknowe Golf Course | 18 | 16 km | kingsknowe.com | ||
| Grangemouth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 16 km | Visitors welcome | grangemouthgolfclub.co.uk |
| West Linton Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 17 km | wlgc.co.uk | |
| Rutherford Castle Golf Course | 17 km | rutherfordcastlegc.org.uk | |||
| Carrick Knowe Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km | Pay to play | carrickvalegolfclub.co.uk |
| Bruntsfield Links | 18 | 71 | 17 km | bruntsfieldlinks.co.uk | |
| Shotts Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km | Visitors welcome | shottsgolfclub.co.uk |
| Murrayfield Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 18 km | murrayfieldgolfclub.co.uk |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Livingston. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Livingston?
- 53 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Livingston; this page shows the 30 nearest. 10 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Livingston?
- Pumpherston Golf Club, about 3.5 km from the centre of Livingston in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Livingston?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Livingston?
- 14 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Pumpherston Golf Club, Uphall Golf Course and Harburn Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Livingston gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 9 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Bruntsfield Links gives the earliest, 1761, followed by West Linton Golf Course (1890). The founding year is not recorded for the other 21, so an older club may be among them.
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