Lunchball
Cabot Cliffs is a marvel of modern minimalism draped over a dramatic coastline that rivals Pebble Beach and Old Head. Coore and Crenshaw have crafted a routing that isn’t just scenic, but deeply strategic, offering width and angles that change drastically with the coastal winds.
The Routing
The course ebbs and flows from the high cliffs down to the dunes near the beach. The transition is seamless. The par-5s are particularly strong, with the 18th serving as a controversial but unforgettable closer.
Architecture
The scale of the property requires big features. The fairways are generous, but the penalty for missing them—often lost balls in fescue or off a cliff—is severe.
Cabot Cliffs - 16th
Redan
North Berwick (West Links)
Architectural Analysis
While often compared to Cypress Point, the 16th at Cliffs offers a bail-out right that can actually exact a harsher penalty than the direct route, as the chip back toward the ocean is terrifyingly fast.
The bunkering is rough-hewn and blends perfectly with the rugged landscape.