The Dunbar Golf Course was laid out in 1856, following a meeting in the Town Hall, when Dunbar Golf Club was founded and play started over the present course, part of the Duke of Roxburghe's estate.

The original 15 holes were designed by Old Tom Morris, with an additional 3 holes added in 1880. During this period Morris was in great demand, not only playing in Challenge Matches, but as a house guest of the East Lothian gentry.

Old Tom was considered to be the first golf architect, charging one pound sterling per day plus travelling expenses. Many of our great courses were laid out by Tom Morris, including the scene of his British Open playing triumphs at Prestwick and Muirfield.

An extract from the Dunbar Golf Club minutes of 1859 gives an insight into the duties of the greenkeeper at that time. 'The green must be swept and cleaned every Wednesday and Saturday. All molehills kept flat where possible. He must be on duty during all Medal days.'

Dunbar has hosted many tournaments including the Scottish Amateur Championship, Scottish Professional and the Scottish Boys' Championship. Among the previous winners of the Scottish Boys' was Ewan Murray (1971) and Andrew Coltart (1987).