Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club
Course Information
Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club, Lothian is a 9 hole, par 68 (5908 yard), private, links golf course established in 1672.
9 holes | Par 68 | 5908 yards | Private | Links
About Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: The Clubhouse 10 Balcarres Road, Musselburgh, Lothian, EH21 7SD United Kingdom
Tel: 0131 665 6981
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Starter: 0131 665 5438
Midweek Guide: £21.50 per round *
Weekend Guide: £23.60 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Old Course | White | 68 | 69.6 [118] | 5908 | ||
| Old Course | Yellow | 66 | 67.6 [115] | 5514 | ||
| Old Course | Blue | 34 | 34 | 2668 | ||
Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.35
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
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What the club says: The Old Golf Course, is officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the “oldest golf course in the world”.
Visitors from all over the world have come and played on this historic course and so can you! Open to the public all year round, you can experience a piece of golfing history and for a truly unique experience you can hire hickory clubs and play the course as it was in its heyday!
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Kieran B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2025
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Rob B rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2024
Classic links going slightly to seed
Worth playing due to the history & the quirkiness of being enclosed by the racecourse.Classic links layout. Greens aren't great, but generally run OK.
Limited facilities (e.g. vending machines).
A proper friendly welcome from the starter, though, and one genuinely stunning view from the 6th tee, with the course & racecourse laid out in front of you and framed by Arthur's Seat in the distance.
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Pete H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2021
Lovely old course
Nice well kept course. Very friendly staff and members. The course isn't very long but some of the fairways are quite narrow which means accuracy is important. Not the prettiest of courses but well worth a round and excellent value for money.(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: 0)
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Graham B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2020
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Reputed as oldest course in world. A must to play here. 2 long par 3s, tight fairways, excellent greens.Reviewer Rating
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Graham B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2020
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Reputed as oldest course in world. A must to play here. 2 long par 3s, tight fairways, excellent greens.Reviewer Rating
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Graham B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2020
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Reputed as oldest course in world. A must to play here. 2 long par 3s, tight fairways, excellent greens.Reviewer Rating
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Akira M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2018
Once in my life
Good job I chose this course to play. It was only 9holes but enjoyable and quite tricky few holes are there like 1st hole! 240 yards par 3.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 71 Handicap: 8.2)
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Billy R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2016
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(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 79 Handicap: 10.2)
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Ian W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2016
Delightful 9 hole links with a genuine sense of history about it as I played it on a summer's evening with showers sweeping down the Forth and a double rainbow overhead. Long, tough par 3's, bunkers that are true, steep-faced links tests and greens that demand pace control on your putts. Yes, the racecourse does kind of get in the way a bit, but this is ideal for satisfying an itch to play links golf if you don't have the time, inclination or budget to play one of the bigger East Lothian courses.
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.8)
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.8)
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Morton S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 14 2015
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 100 Handicap: 22.1)
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Alexander L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2013
I urge you to play this little gem. As other folk have said, it's the oldest course in the world, 6 Open Championships! Walk in the footsteps of Willie Park, Tom Morris et al.
The starter was extremely knowledgable, told us a few good tales and allowed us to handle some ancient hickory clubs. Made for a pleasant change as most starters are sour faced!
Will be back.
The starter was extremely knowledgable, told us a few good tales and allowed us to handle some ancient hickory clubs. Made for a pleasant change as most starters are sour faced!
Will be back.
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Keiichi S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 6 2011
enjoyable course, despite a half, it is long.
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Shaun T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2011
this course now has a new clubhouse with full changing rooms and showers to upstairs is a bar etc where you can get drink and food down stairs is a nice area to sit to dont be fooled by the holes as they have slightly changed on 1 and 9 1 is now a challenging 240yrds par 3 and the 9th has a really hard green but was such a great day to play this course loved the experiance
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Slawomir K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2011
nice 9hole course just for 12pounds
excellent for beginners to get some experience without hassle.
excellent for beginners to get some experience without hassle.
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 25 2011
It is the oldest existing course in the world, has a neat clubhouse and membership consist of committed locals.
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C B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2010
9 hole course one of the oldest in scotland not a long course but undulating fairways and greens makes this a challenge. and excellent value for a quick 9 holes.
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Bill G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2008
Okay it si only 9 holes and you are playing in the middle of a racecourse but, hey - this is THE oldest playing golf course in the world - say no more it is a must play venue.
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Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Musselburgh Links The Old Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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