Western Gailes is unusual layout in that the clubhouse is centrally located. The first four holes head north, the next nine holes head straight back along the coastline passing the clubhouse and the closing five holes head north again along the railway line. The fairways undulate and there are three meandering burns which also protect several greens including 10, 13 and 16 while others, like the sixth, are in hollows guarded by dunes. The sixth is considered by many to be best on the course at 498 yards but the 14th is a wonderful par five. At 7,014 yards from the back tees, the course is a fine test of anybody's game.