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North Berwick championships including some legendary challenge matches in the late 1800's. To this day we remain a true championship course having hosted the following events in recent years: Final qualifying for 1972, 1980, 1987, 1992, 2002 and again in 2013 The British Seniors Open Championship 1981 and 1988 Final Qualifying for the Seniors Open Golf Club was founded in 1832. Championship 2007 According to one reliable source that makes it The Ladies British Open Championship 2008 the thirteenth oldest golf club in the world. 2010 Over the years, the Club has hosted several

Glen Golf Club The Glen Golf Club is one of the most popular of golf courses. Whether you have played before, or if this is your first visit, the Glen is a golfing venue not to be missed. This North Berwick East course enjoys superb views across the of Forth and provides an enjoyable test of golf for all levels of player. Described by as "... one of the most underrated and best value courses in Scotland", this spectacular and quality 70 course offers all-year-round golf at affordable prices for players of all ages and abilities. Island”. The signature hole nestles amongst the rocks and the beach in the shadow of the famous . The par three is included in 's "Dream 18 holes" in "The Most Extraordinary Golf Holes in Britain." A Memorable round reaches a stunning climax with a from an elevated 18th offering spectacular views of North Berwick, the and its islands including , the inspiration for R.L. Stephenson’s “Treasure

Scotland for Golf – Edinburgh area

Dunbar Golf Club breathtaking layout of a Championship links. It is used as an Open Championship Qualifying Venue when the Open is played at and all of the major Scottish Championships have been played here, The Scottish Amateur, Scottish Professional Championships, and Scottish Boys’ Championship. The British Ladies and the Ladies Home Internationals have also enjoyed as a venue.

Laid out in 1857 and redesigned by around 1894, Dunbar East Links is situated on the of the Firth of Forth is a

Well defined holes following the natural contours of the coastline. Being by the sea shore naturally means that the wind plays a main factor with the course itself, a light breeze can transform this course into a serious challenge, producing a new playing experience with every round.

Gullane Golf Club Golf Club offers championship quality links golf courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and . The three golf courses do not have names but simply numbers which reflect their age. Gullane No. 1 has a long history of hosting international Championship golf events and is an Open Championship Qualifying course. The No. 1 Course will be hosted local final qualifying for the Open in 2013 when the Championship is played at Muirfield. Gullane No.2 has also been used for Open Championship Qualifying and the Seniors Open Amateur. Gullane No.3, whilst being the shortest of the three golf courses, provides a challenge for golfers of all abilities.

Scotland for Golf – Edinburgh area

Kilspindie Golf Club lying hidden among the nature reserve of Bay, the quaint village of Aberlady and the teaming waters of the Firth of Forth. Playing these traditional Scottish links, you can see the profile of Edinburgh, its castle and the long extinct volcanic cone of Arthur’s Seat. The course is secreted away from the village via a few hundred yards of private single track road. Scotland is a land of hidden gems – and for golfers Kilspindie Golf Club is one of the finest,

Kilspindie is a favorite for any golfer who has played it. Quick, deceptive greens, well-defined fairways, a good challenge whatever the ! Kilspindie has been host to an alternate Rydeer Cup with 12 man teams playing with pre-1930s hickory shafted clubs. Instituted in 1867, Kilspindie is reputed to be the 35th oldest golf club in the world. The charm of this 148 year-old is complemented by the warmth of its welcome.

Luffness New Golf Club New Golf Club was established in l894 when its course was designed by Old Tom Morris. A challenging traditional links course, recently lengthened and with a second par 5 hole introduced, is a host for qualifying rounds of the Open Championship.

Following a round at either Kilspindie or Luffness a tour and tasting at the nearby Glenkinchie Whisky distillery is strongly recommended.