| MUIRFIELD Length 6601 sss:70 |
 Home to
the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers since 1891, originally
marked out by Old Tom Morris. Muirfield is considered by many
professionals as the ultimate Open Championship venue. |
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| NORTH BERWICK WEST LINKS Length 6420 sss:71
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 Founded in 1832, North
Berwick men were famous for their short swings and wonderful short game
to combat the climate. With panoramic views of the Bass Rock on the
Firth of Forth, many of its holes have been impersonated worldwide,
including the par 3 15th " Redan ". |
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| GULLANE Length 6466 sss:72 |
 In existence since at least 1650, " Gullane hill
" has stretches of the most beautiful golfing country in the world.
Turf of exceptional closeness and natural Sand bunkers of endless shape
and variety with enviable views of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh. |
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| DUNBAR Length 6421 sss: 71 |
 The
course is a mixture of parkland (1st to 3rd and 18th holes ), with the
remainder being essentially links, many of the holes running alongside
the beach. Although sheltered on the first 3 holes, having very few
trees, the course is exposed to typical wintry gales. This can make
play extremely interesting, especially at the 16th " Narrows " ( 171
yds par 3) which is only 25 yards wide. |
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| CRAIGIELAW Length 6601 sss: 71 |
| A new
creation, Craigielaw offers the opportunity to play a links course on
land less dominated by dunes with strategically placed, and
dramatically styled bunkers & greens. |
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| ARCHERFIELD
- FIDRA LINKS Length
6948 sss:72 |
| An
inviting mixture of Pine Forest and a fast running Scottish Links. The
greens are generous in size but fiedishly subtle in their contouring. |
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| ARCHERFIELD - DIRLETON LINKS Length sss: |
| Compared
with Fidra, the Direlton is a more traditional Scottish Links with
sweeping fairways, deep menacing bunkers and undulating sand dunes
bordering each fairway. |
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| LUFFNESS Lenghth 6122 sss:69 |
| Luffness
is a championship course adjacent to Gullane. Famous for its true
greens. When Bobby Locke offered the head greenkeeper a written
statement to this effect, he replied "no thank ye sir, a 'body kens
aboot it" |
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| KILSPINDIE Length 5480 sss:69 |
| The 35th
oldest golf club is a Scottish Links retaining its original traditional
features. Several holes border the coastline and each hole enjoys
magnificent views. |
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| NORTH
BERWICK GLEN Length 6243 sss:70 |
| The Glen
combines inland turf with a seaside setting. Every holes offers the
golfer a different perspective of the Firth of Forth with view
dominated by the Bass Rock. Elevated tees and greens across the course
mean that careful club selection, consistency and confidence in iron
play are vital. |
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| LONGNIDDRY Length 6260 sss:68 |
| The 11th
Earl of Weymes and March invited Harry S Colt to construct a golf
course at Longniddry and this opened for play in 1921. Several of the
holes are lined with mature Scotts pine, with others surrounded by Sea
Buckthorn or heavy rough. Here are over 80 bunkers negotiate, and has
often been used as an Open qualifying venue. |
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| GIFFORD Length 6050 sss:71 |
| This is
an outstanding 9 hole parkland course with the Lammermuir Hills as its
backdrop. Its enormous 1st class putting greens are playable all year
round and any putting weakness will be exposed here. Watch out for the
Speedy Burn which runs across the course affecting shots at 4 holes. |
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| HADDINGTON Length 6335 sss:71 |
| A superb
parkland course set in former country estate. Mature trees line most
holes and the river Tyne is the course's north boundary, forming the
out of bounds at holes 11 & 15. |
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| MUSSELBURGH, MONKTONHALL Length 6725 sss:71 |
| A
demanding parkland course overlooking the historick village of Inveresk
designed by James Braid. In contrast to many East Lothian courses, it
is densely populated by trees, nestling in a loop formed by the River
Esk. |
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| MUSSELBURGH
LINKS - THE OLD COURSE Length 2874 sss:34 |
| An
original Open Championship venue, hosting this competition on six
occasions between 1874 and 1889. The links is renowned for being the
oldest playing course in the world. A unique golfing experience. |
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| ROYAL
MUSSELBURGH Length
6254 sss:70 |
| This
engaging parkland course, designed by James Braid offers golfers views
of Arthur's Seat and Edinburgh. The fron 9 provides a fair challenge,
but beware the "sting in the tail" as the final third of the course can
make or break a score. |
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| WHITEKIRK Length 6526 sss:72 |
| This
delightful heathland was designed by Cameron Sinclair and opened in
1995. Offering breathtaking views of the Firth of Forth, it is
considered one of the finest champioship courses in the area and is
host to the PGA Europro Tour Event. |
