Golf is Global in Edinburgh
The Oldest Golf Club in the World
Founded in 1849, Royal Burgess Golf Club is one of the oldest clubs in the world and remains Edinburgh’s most prestigious. Set in the city’s southwestern suburbs, its parkland layout blends Victorian-era charm with a competitive challenge that’s well respected by members and visitors alike.
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Did You Know?
Just beyond Edinburgh’s edges lie some of Scotland’s most storied and scenic links courses. While the city itself doesn’t host championship venues, its proximity to legendary courses along the East Lothian coastline, like Muirfield and North Berwick, deepens its connection to golf’s legendary heritage
An Edinburgh Native
Edinburgh is the birthplace of Catriona Matthew, a renowned LPGA and LET veteran who won the 2009 Women's British Open and has captained multiple Solheim Cup teams.
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