35
Par
9
Holes
2,793
Yards (White)
2000
Opened
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Discover our nine-hole parkland course, complete course guide, and rich heritage
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Yards (White)
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Welcome to Binny Golf Club, an exceptional golfing destination seamlessly integrated with the storied Oatridge Golf Course since 2002.
Oatridge Golf Course, inaugurated in 2000 by local golfing luminary Bernard Gallacher, unfolds across gently rolling parkland near Ecclesmachan, Broxburn. Originally part of the Binny House estate, this nine-hole gem (par 35) spans 2793 yards over 54 acres. With two distinct sets of medal tees for each nine, it offers the essence of an 18-hole course—a layout celebrated as "the best nine-hole course in Scotland."
Binny Golf Club, affiliated with Scottish Golf, Lothians Golf Association, and Linlithgowshire Golf Association, proudly calls Oatridge its home. Boasting a robust seniors section, the club made history in 2019 by clinching the Linlithgowshire Seniors Summer League, surpassing larger and more established counterparts.
Quick reference with stroke index and yardages
| Hole | Name | White | SI | Par | Yellow | SI | Par | Red | SI | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur's Seat | 464 | 11 | 5 | 528 | 3 | 5 | 459 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | Quarry | 175 | 13 | 3 | 151 | 11 | 3 | 175 | 11 | 3 |
| 3 | Waterhole | 239 | 9 | 4 | 229 | 13 | 4 | 203 | 13 | 4 |
| 4 | Policy | 277 | 17 | 4 | 272 | 17 | 4 | 257 | 17 | 4 |
| 5 | Road | 333 | 7 | 4 | 277 | 9 | 4 | 279 | 9 | 4 |
| 6 | Lodge | 353 | 3 | 4 | 343 | 7 | 4 | 283 | 7 | 4 |
| 7 | Dog Leg | 400 | 1 | 4 | 416 | 1 | 4 | 394 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Oatridge | 152 | 15 | 3 | 219 | 15 | 3 | 152 | 15 | 3 |
| 9 | Binnie Craig | 400 | 5 | 4 | 335 | 5 | 4 | 329 | 5 | 4 |
| OUT | 2793 | - | 35 | 2770 | - | 35 | 2531 | - | 35 |
SI = Stroke Index (1 = hardest)
Detailed breakdown of each hole
A visit to our putting green is a "must" before your round to get used to our very fast, fun, undulating greens. Also available is a chipping area, practice bunkers and a target green, allowing shots of just under 100 yards.
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A tree lined par 5 to start. The landing area for drives is generous but the hole narrows for your 2nd and 3rd shots to one of our flatter greens. An approach to the right half of the green is always safer, avoiding the fall off on the left, but go too far right and a bunker awaits.
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A lovely par 3, framed by the pine trees to the right and behind. Three bunkers await for any shot that doesn't quite get to the green. A shot to the left half of the green will usually gather into the centre, but get it just a little too far left and you are left with a tricky chip down the slope.
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A classic risk and reward par 4. The shorter hitters will lay up before the pond and burn/stream, leaving a nice uphill short iron to the green. The brave longer hitters can often get over the water leaving a shorter chip or even a putt on this two tier green. What will you do?
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A generous par 4 that is a genuine birdie opportunity for those who keep it online. But beware, there is a fairway bunker to catch the shorter tee shots and thick rough to the right of the green, which must be avoided for the longer hitters. The green is well protected by an upsloping approach and bunkers left and right, but this will possibly be the best scoring hole of your round.
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The signature hole with magnificent views of our "Ayers Rock" in the background. A downhill, dogleg right, par 4 with a generous landing area for drives. The quarry and pond awaits any errant shots over the trees on the right. The green is a bowl shape but is well protected by a bunker right and tricky upslopes just short. If you are on the putting surface in 2 shots, you have done well and earned your birdie putt.
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A longer uphill par 4 as you turn for home, often into the prevailing wind. Generous landing area for shorter drives. A well hit drive needs to be straighter, leaving an uphill approach to our longest and most undulating two tier green. A downhill putt, while fun, is best avoided for the sake of your scorecard.
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Another strong par 4 and our hardest hole, stroke index 1. Around 40 yards over the brow of the hill a burn/ditch catches many a 2nd shot for the shorter hitters and the occasional big drive, so beware. Another long undulating green, beautifully framed at the rear by our colourful garden area.
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A par 3, some respite after 2 tough holes you may think? Off the yellows it requires a well struck shot of over 200 yards, the white is more generous at 150. Hitting the distance is the first step, staying on the green is the trickier part, as it slopes gently downhill away from you. A par can feel like a birdie here, especially off the yellow tee.
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A tremendous par 4 finishing hole. The main obstacle on the drive is the ditch diagonally across the fairway. Big decisions. Go over it or lay up short? Clearing the left of the ditch is 70 yards shorter than the right, so favour the left if you do decide to go for it. Either way you leave yourself an uphill approach to a green protected left and right with bunkers. Walking off with par or better is a great accomplishment.
Return to mapFor those playing in an 18 hole competition, there are very different tees for most of the back 9, giving it a completely different feel, almost like an 18 hole course. For example the 8th hole — a par 3 at around 150 yards — becomes a beautiful downhill par 4 at around 300 yards for the 17th. Some other holes have very different angles for the tee shot and differing yardages making it much more enjoyable than repeating exactly the same 9 holes again.
Discover the rich history of Binny Golf Club and the Binny Estate
Binny Golf Club was established in April 2002, just two years after the opening of Oatridge Golf Course by Bernard Gallacher. The course is situated within the picturesque Binny Estate, adjacent to East Binny House. The name "Binny" has historical significance, believed to be associated with William Binnock, a local hero granted an estate by Robert The Bruce in 1313.
East Binny House, built circa 1800, holds a rich history. Originally owned by naval captain Mr. Stewart and his wife Janet, the house was eventually bequeathed to the Sue Ryder Foundation. In 1987, Sue Ryder transformed Binny House into a care center, which operated until 2002 when it was acquired by the Huntercombe Hospital.
The name "Binny" is also renowned for its stone quarries, operational from 1790 to 1914. Binny Stone was extensively used in the construction of Edinburgh's New Town. Notably, the quarries provided stone for the repair of the iconic Scott Monument in 1997, showcasing the enduring legacy of Binny Stone.
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