Although the five times Open Champion and master golf course
architect James Braid was born within a short mashie shot of the
golf course and learned to play his golf on Elie links it is one
layout that he had no hand in developing. There were many legal
wrangles over the links in the 19th century and it took a ruling in
the Court of Session in Edinburgh before a proper area for golf was
marked out on the ancient links land on the north shore of the
Firth of Forth. Today it is one of Scotland's most charming seaside
courses and hugely popular with visitors who enjoy the quality of
the crisp fairway turf and the keen traditional greens. A World War
11 submarine periscope is an unusual feature and used by the
starter's to make sure the first fairway, which rises over a hill,
is clear for players to play their first tee shots.
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