Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Overview: Royal Musselburgh is a parkland course near Prestonpans with mature trees, rolling ground and a mixture of open and enclosed holes. The club’s current information gives par 70 and 6,254 yards, while James Braid’s design makes use of the land’s natural movement rather than relying only on bunkers.

History: The club traces its origins to 1774 and describes itself as the sixth oldest golf club. The current course was laid out by James Braid in 1926, while the club’s Old Club Cup has been awarded since 1774 and remains a significant part of its heritage.

Did You Know? The Old Club Cup is described by the club as the oldest trophy still played for competitively, linking modern rounds at Royal Musselburgh with the earliest organised golf in East Lothian.