East Lothian's Historic
Beginnings
Duration: 2 days
East Lothian played a significant role in
the game's development and Musselburgh has a just claim to being
the birthplace of golf, as we know it today. Evidence exists which
proves that golf was played regularly on Musselburgh Old Course -
as far back as 1672. The obligatory hole size of today was made
mandatory in 1893 by the R & A; it was purely based on the size
of the cutter at Musselburgh Old Course and the oldest trophy in
golf still played for today is The Old Club Cup contested annually
at Royal Musselburgh since 1774.
Royal Musselburgh GC
In 1926 James Braid laid out a new course for one
of the world's oldest golf clubs. The closing holes are regarded as
one the toughest finishes in the Lothians. Their magnificent
castellated clubhouse has a superb collection of memorabilia dating
back to the club's formation in 1774.
Musselburgh GC
Another James Braid design but with a yardage of
over 6700 and many tree lined fairways this course requires long,
accurate hitting.
Musselburgh Old Course
Six Open Championships were played here and the
Links are renowned for being the oldest playing golf course in the
world. It is believed that Mary, Queen of Scots, played golf here
in 1567! This 9 hole layout makes an ideal filler for a morning or
afternoon and visitors can hire hickory clubs to experience the
game as it used to be.
