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4.3
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
83.5%
Recommend this course
124 out of 132 reviews
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3.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
50.0%
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1 out of 2 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
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1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6254 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club sits at the tip of the renowned span of golf fcourses along the East Lothian coast, and offers picture-perfect parkland play, making it a must-visit. Royal Musselburgh holds the honor of being the world's fifth-oldest, having started as the nine-hole links course, Musselburgh Levenhall. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Royal Burgess Golfing Society and Bruntsfield Golf Club have all golfed there.

Royal Musselbergh Golf Club's 349-yard par-4 first hole hides two fairway bunkers to the right. The 477-yard par-5 ninth requires three-shot play when fighting wind: The closer you get to the green after two strokes, the more difficult the pitch. Close down on the 410-yard par-4 18th, where it behooves golfers to carry a big stick, as going right off the tee, rather than carrying the drive to just in front of the green, is a major folly. Non members may pay to use the restaurant and bar, become social members, and get affordable course fare, as well as the chance to attend special events such as dances, buffets, and whisky tastings.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1926) Fred G. Hawtree (1926) John Henry Taylor (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Smart casual dress may be worn at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.3
132 Reviews (132)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Poor winter tees and greens

The condition of the course is just not worth playing at the moment - even at this reduced Price.
Great course in normal summer conditions but don't waste time until the course improves (very muddy).
Weather has been bad so understandable.
I wish golf now would indicate winter greens/tees are in operation somehow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Aerified And much sand on greens

We visited as non Uk golfers. GolfNow price of 36,99 was attractive.
Greens were unplayable and if we had known before we wouldn’t have played.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Conditions were tremendous - the greens and fairways were very well kept and all of the members, visitors and younger golfers were very welcoming towards us. We found the course to be one of our favourite from our 3 day trip. We will definitely revisit when we are back up north.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic

Great course great greens. We really enjoyed this course would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Hot Deal Value

The course is in good condition it has a fun & challenging layout, however, I wouldn't pay more than £50 to play it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great first play

Really enjoyed my round at Royal Musselburgh. The course was in excellent condition. The people around in the club shop and on the course were very friendly. Will be back to play again soon..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great parkland course in immaculate condition

Most enjoyable, loosener, prior to taking on some tougher challenges up here. Generous fairways and lovely shots into greens. A good price at £34.
I wouldn't pay £100 though, which seems to be the direction green fees are heading. I can't understand why golf clubs are doing this. They don't need to charge this amount, and it's not justified. It's simply to appear exclusive and expensive to attract the foreign visitors, at the expense of us in this country, just looking to play as many of these great courses in our country.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day out.

Really warm welcome, course really well kept and greens in excellent condition.
Later in the Clubhouse excellent service and very choice of good food served.
Will definitely be back and would recommend to friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Friendly helpful pro, excellent course in great condition.
Would love to play again one day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great afternoon of holf

Prefect weather, for a game of golf on a well looked after course, greens were well water and the ball bit and dug in!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Craig

Played this a few times and course was in great condition.

The price charged was really good. Cannot understand why the other course in Musselburgh charges £100 per round. Both courses are excellent but no logical reason for the vast price difference.

Greens were lush and smooth.

Will be back again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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