Golfing Delights

Prestonpans is surrounded by myriad fine golf courses, none more famous that the Royal Musselburgh housed today in the old baronial hall of Prestoungrange.

A comprehensive guide to the area is available online here.

Sarah Powell of Burke's Peerage wrote a informative overview for East Lothian Life available here.

The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club, founded in 1774, was originally played over the famous 9 hole links course situated in Musselburgh. In 1926 the move was made to the present location at Prestongrange House, Prestonpans. This engaging parkland course was designed by James Braid and affords wonderful vistas over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. The front nine provide a fair challenge, but beware the "sting in the tail"; the final third of the course can make or break a score. Royal Musselburgh has in its possession a silver cup, known as the "Old Club Cup", dating from 1774. This is the oldest cup in the world still played for competitively today and can be admired in the magnificent clubhouse. The recent history of the Club published on its 225th Anniversary is available for sale as illustrated here.

PRESTONGRANGE HOUSE, PRESTONPANS, EH32 9RP Management  & Secretary Thomas Hardie Golf Professional & Starter John Henderson  Ph: 01875 810 139 T: +44 (0) 1875 810 276 F: +44 (0) 1875 810 276 E: royalmusselburgh@btinternet.com W: www.royalmusselburgh.co.uk

Established 1774 (Course in 1926) Category Parkland Holes 18 Par 70 Length in Yards 6237 Course SSS 70 Course Architect James Braid