Can visitors play Cawder Golf Club?

Yes. Visitors can book either course online or by phoning the professional's shop, and the club offers rates for larger groups.

What is the difference between the Cawder and Keir courses?

The Cawder is the par-70 championship course. The Keir is a flatter par 68 of 5,871 yards, more forgiving off the tee and popular for a relaxed round.

Who designed the courses?

James Braid designed both the Cawder and Keir courses.

Is the Antonine Wall really on the course?

Yes. The Roman wall's line crosses both courses, and its ditch can be seen running across the 11th fairway of the Cawder course.

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Cawder Golf Club, Bishopbriggs

Cawder Golf Club in Bishopbriggs, about 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre, has two James Braid courses: the par-70 Cawder championship course and the flatter par-68 Keir course. Visitors can book online or through the pro shop, and the Roman Antonine Wall runs across the grounds.

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The courses and their character

Both layouts were designed by five-time Open champion James Braid. The Cawder course is the par-70 championship test, known for its putting surfaces, views of the Campsie Fells and a stretch the club calls its own Amen Corner. The Keir course is a par 68 of 5,871 yards between the 18th-century clubhouse and the River Kelvin. It is very flat and forgiving off the tee, with views over the Kelvin valley from the 11th tee. The Antonine Wall, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crosses both courses, and its ditch is visible across the 11th fairway.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book online by choosing the Keir or Cawder course and a date, or by calling the professional's shop. Green fees vary by course, season and day of the week, and the club advises calling the shop before play for updates on closures, winter mats and trolley rules. Golf buggies are available, and practice facilities include nets, driving fairways, chipping areas and putting greens. The dress code is relaxed, but football colours and T-shirts are not allowed on the course or in public areas of the clubhouse.

Getting there and nearby

The club is on Cadder Road on the northern edge of Bishopbriggs, close to the River Kelvin. Littlehill, Glasgow's municipal 18-hole course, is nearby for a cheaper second round.