Category Archives: Before 1850

91. Musselburgh Links, Old. 23 Oct 2018.

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Moly McMillan

The oldest golf course in the world. A Must Play 9 holes. Round  £15.30.   Par 34.  Value (out of 5) – 5 Called either Musselburgh “Links” or Musselburgh “Old”, this course is the only one of the three ‘Musselburgh’ courses actually in … Continue reading →

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81. St Andrews Old Course. 30 Jul 2018

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Moly McMillan

The Home of Golf – thanks especially to The Champion Golfer of 1995, Mr John Daly! WOW! Round £180.   Par 72.  Value (out of 5) – 5 A few weeks before playing at The Old Course, I received a surprise call … Continue reading →

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79. Fortrose & Rosemarkie. 24 June 2018.

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Moly McMillan

Possibly the best located Scottish golf course, with evidence that James Braid’s bunkering came pretty cheap!       Round £55.   Par 69.  Value (out of 5) – 4.5 “The Black Isle?”  Well, it’s not an isle and it’s not particularly black!  … Continue reading →

Posted in 18 holes, 4 star, 4.5 star, Before 1850, Course Architech, Course Owned By, Course Quality, Course Type, Holes, James Braid, Links, Members, Overall Value, Price, Region, The Highlands, £40 - £59 | Comments Off on 79. Fortrose & Rosemarkie. 24 June 2018.

63. Leven Links. 24th Aug 2017.

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Moly McMillan

Check the wind forecast and prepare accordingly on this historic links! Summary:  Cost £50.  Par 71.  Score 97. Value (out of 5) – 3.5. Leven Links golf course lies on a beautiful piece of links land running almost exactly in … Continue reading →

Posted in 18 holes, 3 star, 3.5 star, Before 1850, Course Architech, Course Owned By, Course Quality, Course Type, Holes, Links, Old Tom Morris, Overall Value, Price, Region, The Kingdom of Fife, Trust, When Course Established, £40 - £59 | Comments Off on 63. Leven Links. 24th Aug 2017.