A few thoughts on the West Links at North Berwick and a video of the back nine. First, let me say that this has to be one of the most fun golf courses I have ever played and for me that is the biggest compliment I can give. If you don’t like North Berwick, then you take yourself and golf way too seriously. The combination of the scenery and interesting and striking golf holes makes this course one of the very best in the world. (HD Video after the jump)
As a Macdonald and Raynor fan, I was very keen to see the original redan and it was indeed a treat to see. Many have said that the fourth at National is a better hole and I have to agree. The redan at National is better defined which adds to the uniqueness of it as it is even harder to make the correct play away from the flag when it is right there in front of you.
But the redan is not the only hole at North Berwick that reminded me of National. The cape tee shot on the second is clearly similar to the the fourteenth tee shot at NGLA. The par three sixth is reminiscent of many Macdonald/Raynor short holes and its fronting bunker immediately reminded my of the great bunker in front of the bottle hole at National. Of course the routing is out and back as well. Whatever it is, these two courses are two of my favorites and it is simply because they are a blast to play.
You can find the front nine here and my interview with course manager Stuart Greenwod, here.
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