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Royal Musselburgh Golf Club sits at the tip of the renowned span of golf fcourses along the East Lothian coast, and offers picture-perfect parkland play, making it a must-visit. Royal Musselburgh holds the honor of being the world's fifth-oldest, having started as the nine-hole links course, Musselburgh Levenhall. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Royal Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Golf Club have all golfed there.

Royal Musselbergh Golf Club's 349-yard par-4 first hole hides two fairway bunkers to the right. The 477-yard par-5 ninth requires three-shot play when fighting wind: The closer you get to the green after two strokes, the more difficult the pitch. Close down on the 410-yard par-4 18th, where it behooves golfers to carry a big stick, as going right off the tee, rather than carrying the drive to just in front of the green, is a major folly. Non members may pay to use the restaurant and bar, become social members, and get affordable course fare, as well as the chance to attend special events such as dances, buffets, and whisky tastings.

Holes 18
Par 73
Length 6254 yds
Rating 75.6
Slope 135
Type Private
Style Parkland

Course Details

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Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Smart casual dress may be worn at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1926
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) James Braid (1926) Fred G. Hawtree (1926) John Henry Taylor (1926)
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Rating Index

4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 165 reviews
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    4.7
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.0
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Course Highlights
This historic James Braid-designed parkland course delivers exceptional conditions and a beautifully tree-lined layout that consistently impresses visiting golfers. The staff welcome is genuinely outstanding, with visitors treated like longtime members from the moment they arrive.
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