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Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, Prestongrange House, Prestonpans, EH32 9RP
+44 (0) 1875 819000
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About

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
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Year Built 1926
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Architect(s) James Braid (1926) Fred G. Hawtree (1926) John Henry Taylor (1926)
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4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 168 reviews
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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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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf

Played royal Musselburgh today in cold very windy conditions, tennis elbow and sore leg, but thourghly enjoyed the course, still playing winter rules, but very good course, the young gentleman in the pro shop couldn't have done enough and nothing was a problem for him, nice chap. If you can, play this course you won't be disappointed

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Kieran3041759
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great golf venue

Had a great day, weather conditions helped.Totally recommend to play this course.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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reeceaitken
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002346217
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Day out

As usual course in great nick for time of year lots of leaves on some holes but staff trying hard to hoover them up but a very windy day pro very helpful when i asked about joining would recommend

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Previously Played
Good weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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u000003399042
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

More a parkland than a links but what a back nine

Our first time here. Very good condition, and, especially on the back nine, every hole is memorable. Ultra firm and fast with the recent dry weather, so approaches were exceptionally tricky. Played fairly well, and still missed my cap (10) by a couple of strokes. Recommended.

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First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u940344118
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great game of golf

Really enjoyed this course, didn't use club house facilities so cannot comment, but nice welcome in the pro shop

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Touropark
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful!

Last 4 holes are a WILD ride - course well laid out & easy to follow - friendly staff & other than one group 2 ahead pace of play quite good!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Alfredo7853568
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course, challenging, great conditions

And the friendliness of the staff, their support, dedication is world class... Next time I visit Edinburgh will definetly play thia course again...

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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