This demanding parkland course, which was designed by James Braid in 1938, is characterized by generous tree-lined fairways, large, undulating greens, multiple teeing areas and lavish bunkering.

The championship stretch has no par 4 shorter than 375 yards and concludes with two outstanding holes. The 18th is a magnificent finishing hole, played slightly uphill towards the imposing art deco clubhouse.

Known locally as Monktonhall, the course is the home for the Musselburgh Amateur Championship (now over 100 years old) and has twice played host to the Scottish PGA Championship.