Lauder Golf Course

The course was laid out by Willie Park Jnr a former Open Champion and his professional course record of 70 set in 1905 still stands to this day.
The feature hole is the 4th a short dog leg par 4 of only 315 yards which requires an accurate tee shot to avoid the out of bounds.

This year is Lauder’s first Sheep Free year for the course which maybe means more work for the green keepers but less hazards for the golfers.

The course is gently sloping with some superb views of Lauderdale.
The clubhouse is of old pavilion style built in 1911, changing facilities are available but no catering for visitors, there are however many good eating places near by in Lauder’s Town Centre.

Weekend bookings must be made in advance with the club secretary. 
The town of Lauder is 600 feet above sea level and bounded on three sides by the Lammermuir Hills in the valley of the Leader Water. The A68 through the town follows the oldest established route between Edinburgh and England, and has witnessed the passage of many armies. Today the Southern Upland Way, Britain's first coast to coast footpath passes through Lauder on its 212 mile journey.
The town preserves its original medieval form with a single main street widening into the Market Place, dominated by the old Tolbooth. The Parish Church is laid out unusually in the form of a Greek Cross with the pulpit in the Centre under the octagonal bell tower; and the old box pews retained.

Thirlestane Castle on the edge of the Town is noted for its plasterwork ceilings of the Restoration period, its historic toy collection and Border country life exhibitions. The Castle is also host to the Scottish Championship Horse Trials held in May. To the north is the quiet village of Oxton, whilst 6 miles south is Earlston and the ruined Rhymer's Tower; once the home of Thomas the Rhymer; the 13th century poet famed for his gift of prophecy. Close by on Legerwood Farm, a way-marked trail gives an informative view of a commercial borders farm.

Visitors to the town can enjoy free parking - a local mini-guide is available. Local places of interest include Thirlestane Castle, Cowdenknowes Equicentre, Thirlestane Castle Horse Trials and the Tom Davidson Gallery.