North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland
The Renaissance Club
The host venue of the Genesis Scottish Open, the Renaissance Club is one of the finest modern links courses in Scotland — a private members' club of exceptional quality set above the East Lothian coast.
About the Course
The Renaissance Club
The Renaissance Club opened in 2008 on a spectacular stretch of linksland between North Berwick and Muirfield, designed by Tom Doak. The course occupies elevated ground above the East Lothian coast, with Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth visible throughout the round. Doak's design makes full use of the natural topography — its ridgelines, dune formations, and coastal exposure — to create a layout of genuine championship quality.
The Renaissance Club has hosted the Genesis Scottish Open since 2019, establishing itself as one of the premier tournament venues in European golf. The course plays to over 7,100 yards from the championship tees and demands precision, course management, and the ability to handle the coastal wind that shapes every round. The combination of modern design excellence and a spectacular natural setting makes it one of the most compelling rounds in East Lothian.
Access to the Renaissance Club is by membership or through approved golf travel operators. It sits within three miles of both North Berwick and Muirfield, making it a natural addition to any East Lothian Golf Coast itinerary.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
Based on course length, terrain & layout
Handicap index suggested for full enjoyment
The Course
Why It Stands Out
Scottish Open Host Venue
The Renaissance Club has hosted the Genesis Scottish Open since 2019, bringing the world's best players to East Lothian each year. Playing the same course as the tour professionals — in the same coastal conditions — is one of the most compelling experiences in Scottish golf.
Tom Doak's East Lothian Masterpiece
Tom Doak is one of the most respected course architects in the world, and the Renaissance Club is his finest work in Scotland. The design makes intelligent use of the natural topography, with a routing that feels entirely at home in the East Lothian landscape.
Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth
The volcanic plug of Bass Rock and the panorama of the Firth of Forth are visible throughout the round, creating a backdrop that rivals any in Scottish golf. The coastal exposure means the wind is always a factor — and always a challenge.
Private Club Exclusivity
The Renaissance Club is a private members' club and access is by invitation or through approved operators. We arrange rounds as part of East Lothian itineraries, making it one of the most sought-after tee times on the Golf Coast.
The Course
Course Views
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Pair It with Other East Lothian Links
The Renaissance Club sits within three miles of both North Berwick and Muirfield, at the heart of East Lothian's Golf Coast. The concentration of great links golf in this compact region is unmatched anywhere in Scotland.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
The Renaissance Club is a natural part of any East Lothian Golf Coast programme. We pair it with Muirfield, North Berwick, and Gullane to create an itinerary that covers the full range of what this extraordinary region offers — from the ancient prestige of Muirfield to the modern excellence of the Renaissance Club and the irreplaceable character of North Berwick.
To explore how The Renaissance Club fits into a wider route, visit our Home of Golf Collection page or our Scotland golf tours page.
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