Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, Historical golf club in East Lothian, Scotland.
Royal Musselburgh Golf Club is a golf course with 18 holes set across parkland in East Lothian. The layout features elevated tees, well-placed bunkers, and maintained greens for play.
The club was founded in 1774, making it among the oldest golf clubs in the world. It moved to its present location in 1926, preserving a long tradition of play.
Golf has shaped this place and the Scottish community around it for generations. You can feel how much the sport means to people who come here.
The club sits roughly 15 miles outside Edinburgh and is accessible by car or bus. Facilities on the grounds include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, and a restaurant.
The club keeps the original hole cutter that set the worldwide standard for golf hole size. This simple tool became the template that golfers everywhere still follow today.
Location: East Lothian
GPS coordinates: 55.95127,-2.99871
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56
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