Muirfield at Muirfield Golf Club

Muirfield isn't merely a golf course; it’s a shrine where the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers has codified the game's laws since 1744, and where history is not just remembered, but actively played. Carved into classic East Lothian linksland, the course presents a deceptively gentle façade; undulating fairways and strategically placed bunkers demand a mastery of ground game and an appreciation for the capricious coastal winds. It’s a course that favors cunning over brute strength, rewarding players who can visualize and execute creative shot-making.

Old Tom Morris initially laid out ten holes, subsequently expanded to eighteen. Later, Harry Colt subtly refined the layout in the early 20th century, subtly modernizing it while respecting the course's inherent character. Muirfield's most notable characteristic is its routing: a clockwise circuit that ensures players experience the wind from every conceivable angle during a round.

Muirfield has played host to The Open Championship sixteen times, its hallowed turf having witnessed some of the sport's most iconic moments and champions. Most recently, Henrik Stenson's record-breaking performance in 2016 etched itself into golfing lore here. The club maintains a deliberately understated presence, its focus remaining firmly on the game itself, an environment where tradition is revered and the camaraderie amongst its members is genuine. It's said that the post-round lunches in the clubhouse, complete with traditional Scottish fare, are as fiercely contested as the matches on the links.