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).
Gullane I is a great test of links golf with smooth, fast greens, pot bunkers and an almost ever present sea breeze. There are glorious views out over the Firth of Forth as the beautifully maintained, rolling fairways wind their way out along the coast. The wind makes shot selection challenging and rewards the creative golfer.
The course was established in 1884 and has played host to Open Championship Final Qualifying.
Take the A1 from Edinburgh heading East, turning off at the junction for A198 at Tranent. Follow the A198 through Longniddry and Aberlady. As you approach Gullane, the Visitors' Car Park is on the right immediately before the Village.
Venue: British Open Qualifying, Seniors Open Amateur
The Gullane II course runs alongside Gullane I for the first seven holes and then sweeps down to the nature reserve next to Aberlady Bay. Among the course's outstanding features are its excellent short holes, particularly the 11th with its magnificent view and tricky club selection.
Like its sister course the greens are always well maintained and fast, providing a stern test, while there are also pot bunkers to catch you out.
The course is for qualifying when the Open Championship is held at nearby Muirfield.
Take the A1 from Edinburgh heading East, turning off at the junction for A198 at Tranent. Follow the A198 through Longniddry and Aberlady. As you approach Gullane, the Visitors' Car Park is on the right immediately before the Village.
Muirfield is a renowned host to major championships - eleven Amateur Championships have been played over the course and 15 Open Championships.
With the exception of the Championship tees, the course has changed little since 1936. In 2008 however, in conjunction with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, golf architect Martin Hawtree was commissioned to advise the Club on how best to ensure Muirfield remains a challenge to the world’s great golfers. As a result, some amendments are being made before the next Open Championship scheduled to be played in 2013.
The ethos of golf for the Club (The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers) is two-ball match play on Muirfield, either singles or foursomes, other forms being discouraged but permitted on occasion.
Among the most memorable rounds at Muirfield was Nick Faldo’s march of 18 straight pars to defeat Paul Azinger to the his first Open in 1988. More recently, Ernie Els captured his only Open Championship at Muirfield in 2002. For many golfers worldwide, Muirfield offers the ultimate golfing experience.
The North Berwick Golf Club is the thirteenth oldest in the world, founded in 1832 by a group of local landowners and gentlemen, among them a soldier who fought in Napoleon's final defeat at Waterloo.
A list of past captains on the wall in the clubhouse proudly displays a distinguished past - Knights, Earls, Lords, Marquis and a former British Prime Minister, A.J.Balfour!
Used as an Open Championship qualifying course when the Open is at Muirfield, North Berwick has the reputation as being a real shot maker's course. Not the longest of layouts but testing all the same. Excellent view from the links right over to Fife on a clear day.
The Glen Golf Club, is situated on the East Links in North Berwick, in the heart of the famous Edinburgh Golf Coast.
Described by Golf Monthly as "... one of the most underrated and best value courses in Scotland", this spectacular and quality par 70 course offers all-year-round golf at affordable prices for players of all abilities.
The course signature 13th hole, the Sea Hole, nestles amongst the rocks and the beach in the shadow of the famous Bass Rock bird sanctuary. The par three is included in Golf World's "Dream 18 holes".
A round reaches a climax with a drive from an elevated 18th tee offering spectacular views of North Berwick, the Firth of Forth and its famous islands which include Fidra, the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island".
