Dunbar Golf Club: East Links
The East Links at Dunbar was first laid out in 1856 – although there are claims of golf here dating to the 17th century. Legends of the game, such as Old Tom Morris, Ben Sayers, and James Braid, have made the course what it is today.
North Berwick Golf Club: West Links
The first reference to golf at North Berwick is in 1605 but it would be 227 years before a club was formerly organized. 28 members established The North Berwick Golf Club on June 1, 1832, and played over a 6 hole course which ended at March Dyke. This makes North Berwick the thirteenth oldest golf course in the world.
Prestwick Golf Club
Prestwick Golf Club was founded by 57 members in 1851 and hosted the inaugural Open Championship in 1860. The original course was a 12-hole layout from none other than Old Tom Morris in 1851. The remaining six holes were added in 1883.
The New Course at St. Andrews
Laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1895, the links lies adjacent to the Old Course with holes 1 through 8 bordering it on the east side. Holes 4 through 6 play inside the shepherd’s crook of the Old Course routing.
The Golf House Club: Elie
The game has been played across the historic Elie links since the 15th Century. Holes 1, 2, 3 & 18 are thought to be from the hand of James Braid. Holes 7, 8, 9, & 17 are thought to be Old Tom Morris’.
The Old Course at St Andrews
The Old Course at St Andrews is considered by most to be the “home of golf” because the sport was first played on the links at St Andrews in the early 15th century. Golf Magazine credits “Nature” (1400s) and Old Tom Morris (1865) with the design.
Carnoustie Golf Links: Championship Course
The Carnoustie Golf Links Championship Course is considered golf’s greatest test. Golf has been played here since the 16th century. It was in 1839 that the oldest artisan club was founded as the Carnoustie Golf Club. Originally, Allan Robertson laid out 10 holes. In 1867, Old Tom Morris bumped the number up to 18, and James Braid made it Open worthy in 1926.
