Oldest short hole golf course in the world
Play on the world’s oldest short hole golf course for free
A wonderful free activity to do all year round is to play golf on Brunstfield Links. Believed to be one of the oldest sites of gold (pre-dates 17th century), the short hole course was founded in 1895.
Situated south of Melville Drive, there are two courses available to play on. A summer short 36 hole course (open end of April to October) and a 9 hole winter course (open October to end of April).
In the summer months, the green starter’s hut on the edge of the links is open most days to get information and advice on where to start your game.
Pasture Golf state you must follow the rules of the Bruntsfield Links which are as follows:
1) playing each hole from the tee areas
2) replacing any displaced turf (divots, not just your own, all over the course, particularly the tee areas.
3) repairing golf ball plugmarks on the putting greens.
4) keeping a watchful eye open for anyone: – a) causing willful damage to the course, b) damaging/stealing the flag pins, c) not playing in accordance with the Course Rules, e.g. playing over paths, and to politely advise them accordingly.
You must also adhere to the rule that ”no player shall play his or her ball across any footpath or road”.
Permanent maps explaining courses are available
Playing on the course is free, so just take a long your own clubs and balls. Should you need to hire equipment, visit the Golf Tavern on the edge of the links and hire them from behind the bar. £5 deposit for clubs and balls (£3 hire, £2 returned at end of play) which is very reasonable.
This BruntsfieldLinks course is not to be confused with the golf course situated at Barnton of the same name.
You can play all year round, but adhere to the rules
Pic courtesy of Tollcross.org
Map of this location
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