Muirfield Golf Club (Open Championship Venue)

The first record of golf played at Muirfield dates back to 1891 where Old Tom Morris designed a 16-hole course. It was extended to eighteen holes for the 1892 Open Championship before Harry Colt carried out a major redesign in 1923 using an additional 50 acres of land to create 14 new holes.

Muirfield is famous for its unusual routing, with two loops of 9 holes playing in opposite directions, meaning golfers constantly face changing wind directions. Firm fairways, deep bunkers, thick rough and well-protected greens make accuracy and course management essential throughout the round.

Muirfield is currently ranked 2nd in Scotland and 10th in the world by Top 100 Golf Courses. It has hosted The Open Championship sixteen times as well as eleven Amateur Championships, the Ryder Cup, AIG Women's Open and Curtis Cup.

Useful Information

All visitors must have a recognised handicap of 24 or lower. Handicaps are checked when the booking is made
Visitor play is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, excluding Public Holidays
Players are expected to wear smart traditional golf clothing and recognised golf shoes. Jeans, tracksuits, T-shirts, hoodies and football or rugby shirts are not permitted
Tailored shorts are permitted, with long socks preferred or socks covering the ankle
The course encourages all players to take caddies, advance booking is encouraged. They do not have caddies available on the day for last minute bookings, all caddies are allocated two-weeks in advance
Pull trolleys are available free of charge
Two buggies are available for golfers who would otherwise be unable to play. Availability is very limited and advance booking is essential
After 11.30am, gentlemen are required to wear jacket and tie in the public rooms of the Clubhouse. Ladies are required to wear a jacket or sleeved dress
Mobile phone communication is not permitted within the Club grounds, Clubhouse or on the golf course

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