Wee Course – Massive Views
Summary: Midweek £22 (round) £12 (9 holes); weekend £23.25/£12.50 . Par 33. Value (out of 5) – 3
Detail:
Edinburgh views beyond the 6th green of the Wee Braids Course
The “Wee Braids”, sometimes know as the “Princes Course”, is a 9 hole golf course run by Edinburgh Council. It is on Braids Hill, on the south side of Edinburgh, accessed from the city via Morningside Road. It shares the hill with several golf courses, although it is the highest one, perched on top, which makes for quite magnificent views of Edinburgh and the Forth Estuary. Indeed, it’s worth starting any Edinburgh holiday with a round here to orientate you to the city and area: with the many restaurants and cafes of Morningside there is plenty to do for non-golfing partners.
Approach to 1st at Wee Braids
It’s a very tricky little course, with several of the tee shots and approach shots being blind, therefore its especially difficult if you only play 9 holes without any local knowledge as I did – plus it was not accessible from my golfshot mobile application, my trusty golfing companion.
5th approach at Wee Braids
The course itself, was in good condition. It is part parkland, part heathland on the upper slopes, with very dry fairways and greens, making for great difficulty getting your ball to stay on the greens.
The first 2 holes are difficult, being uphill, with the first being the SI 1 hole, and the second played through a thin channel to a very small green. The blind drive on the 5th is a particular challenge if the wind is off the left.
Wee Braids 8th green
The 8th, played through an avenue of trees, demands a straight drive; my recompense for hitting into the trees was finding about 5 balls, but not my own!
I had a bad start with an 8 at the first, then after some steady holes, a 7 and 8 and the 7th and 8th respectfully, made for a fairly miserable 50, versus the par 33.
Nonetheless, a nice little course, well worth a visit.
Key Facts
Course Type: parkland/heathland
Green Fees:
Round (18 holes):
Weekday (£16.50 (concession) £22.00)
Weekend (£17.35 (concession) £23.25
9 holes:
Weekday (£9.00 (concession), £12.00)
Weekend (£9.35 (concession), £12.50)
Par 33 (0 par 5, 6 par 4s, 3 par 3s)
Distance(white) 2390 yards
Moly’s Gross score: 50
Moly’d Wee Braids Scorecard – 50