72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Musselburgh Old
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Musselburgh Old Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Musselburgh Old, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Musselburgh Old
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Musselburgh Old.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@musselburgholdlinks.co.uk
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
Stables Pavillion Musselburgh Racecourse Complex, Balcarres Rd, Musselburgh EH21 7SR, UK
Course Description
Musselburgh Links, The Old Golf Course, is an original 'Open Championship' venue that has hosted the competition on six occasions between 1874 and 1889. The course is open to the public all year round and offers a unique experience for golfers.
golf course • golfing history • hickory clubs • golfing experience • golf • clubhouse • membership • competitions • historic courses • recreation
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Links
Opened
1672
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(69 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Musselburgh Old, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours and frequent par threes that test approach control and putts to hold pars. Tougher spots heighten double bogey risks without sharp short game play.
W
White 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685908 yards5402 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.6Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 348 | 357 | 417 | 183 | 326 | 479 | 240 | 364 | 2954 | 240 | 348 | 357 | 417 | 183 | 326 | 479 | 240 | 364 | 2954 | 5908 |
Y
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 665514 yards5042 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 317 | 298 | 412 | 167 | 316 | 457 | 220 | 340 | 2757 | 230 | 317 | 298 | 412 | 167 | 316 | 457 | 220 | 340 | 2757 | 5514 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725468 yards5000 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.0Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 226 | 332 | 313 | 322 | 177 | 321 | 472 | 229 | 342 | 2734 | 226 | 332 | 313 | 322 | 177 | 321 | 472 | 229 | 342 | 2734 | 5468 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Musselburgh Old
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring28%
Accuracy14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Musselburgh Old
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Musselburgh Old. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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55% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy13%
Scoring12%
53% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Trajectory11%
66% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
50% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For White 2018 tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
55% match
For White 2018 tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Stroke11%
50% match
For White 2018 tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading17%
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Get Started58% match
For White 2018 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White 2018 tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For White 2018 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For White 2018 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For White 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White 2018 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
58% match
For White 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment27%
Accuracy23%
70% match
For White 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White 2018 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White 2018 tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White 2018 tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started76% match
For White 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Red 2018 tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
79% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
54% match
For Red 2018 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
83% match
For Red 2018 tees
Save with mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Accuracy20%
44% match
For Red 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red 2018 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Red 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim11%
75% match
For Red 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started49% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
56% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Red 2018 tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Aim10%
73% match
For Red 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Musselburgh Old
Get answers to common questions about playing Musselburgh Old and what to expect.
How difficult is Musselburgh Old for mid-handicap golfers?
Musselburgh Old presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Musselburgh Old?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5688 yards. The back tees extend to 5908.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Musselburgh Old?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Musselburgh Old and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5908.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Musselburgh Old and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Musselburgh Old strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5908.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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