Dine at The Witchery before heading west to Pitlochery in the middle of the country. Reading about streets and places from 450 years ago and seeing them in person is neat. The ten hole stretch bookended by the par 3s 4th and 13th is as good as it gets.ĭay 3: Peruse Margret George’s Mary Queen of Scots and prowl around the city of Edinburgh. Don’t be put off by the discouraging sight of Gullane Hill itself, as once on top, it’s one magical hole after another. On the way back to Edinburgh, play Gullane No. Stonewalls, beaches, dog-walkers, direction poles and one of the best set of greens are here.ĭay 2: Don’t be a list checker, play North Berwick again. You didn’t come all this way to play the usual fare and no course better combines quirk, fun and strategy than North Berwick. Ran Morrissett is the founder of, a website promoting discussion and debate about golf course architecture. Ran is considered one of the foremost modern minds in golf course architecture and he has most recently played a role in the development of Cabot Links in Nova Scotia, Canada. His depth of knowledge on all things golf, including its roots in Scotland, is astounding.ĭay 1: Land in Edinburgh and head to North Berwick. If you want to get back in to Edinburgh now that you’re on the move again, take in Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat and The Sheep Heid Inn, the city’s oldest pub and restaurant (and make sure to check out the ancient bowling alley in back). Golf’s oldest snack bar is actually more fine dining now, but reasonably priced with golf memorabilia on the walls. And don’t hesitate to go play Dunbar, Kilspindie or Longniddry for another links experience.Īccommodation – Macdonald Marine Hotel (Go for an evening stroll around the West Links)ĭay 6 – Musselburgh Links (again, this time rent hickories)ġ9th Hole – Mrs. No shortage of fine eateries to choose from. Off the course – soak up the town, hit one of the two public greens and don’t rush. Off the course – Explore the town, including the cemetery.Īccommodation – Macdonald Marine Hotel (Ask for a view room!)ĭay 5 – The Glen (North Berwick East Links)
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Off the course – Try to book in for the full 36 hole day including the famous Muirfield lunch.ġ9th Hole – The Golfers Rest for a pub visit or if a member takes you upstairs in the clubhouse Walk to the links.ġ9th Hole – Have a glass (or three) of Kummel in the clubhouse after the round
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And if Archie Baird will give you a look around his museum next door to the pro shop, take the opportunity.Īccommodation: The Golf Inn. And a relaxed spa if you need a massage after a long flight.ġ9th Hole – The Old Clubhouse, where else? Make sure to travel A198 from Musselburgh. Off the course – your chance to see one of the most beautiful cities in the world with vital early golf sites at Leith Links (now a park, but the ghosts are there if you look closely), Bruntsfield Links in the middle of the university and city (bring your wedges and putter), and Musselburgh Links where you can get in a fun tune up nine with your clubs (which you might have shipped here)Īccommodation: Save your money and be comfortable at the Best Western King’s Manor. Geoff has traveled extensively to Scotland and this itinerary that he wrote for the site can be found in more detail in this Golf Digest story.ĭay 1 – Arrive, Edinburgh – Leith Links (visit only) Bruntsfield Links, Musselburghġ9th Hole: Kilderkin Pub (home to Far & Sure plaque), The Golf Tavern He has worked in the design and construction process of multiple golf courses with Gil Hanse.
His website,, aggregates the best golf news stories from around the world. Geoff Shackelford is a contributor to Golf World Magazine, Golf Digest, and is the author of eleven books.
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