Royal Burgess Golf Course

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Holes: 18 holes
Par: 71
Distance (men/women): 5587
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Green Fee: £ 65 - £ 75
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Architect: Morris - Braid

Is there a hotel: No
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Extra info
The original course was set out in 1895 on the advice of Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews and it remained largely unaltered until 1945 when James Braid was invited to advise on the layout. Braid visited the course early the following year and drew up plans for a number of alterations. It can be concluded that much of the classic layout of the course at Barnton can be attributed to the skills of James Braid. His cunning in bunker placement is as pertinent now as it ever was. The devilish locations of the left hand bunker at the 4th, the right hand green-side bunkers at the 7th, the angle of the green and bunker placements at the 13th are perfect examples of "Braid's brawest."

Barnton's worth as a fine parkland course and a first class test of golf was recognised by the number of professional tournaments played there during the 1960's and 70's. Unfortunately the increase in the popularity of golf as a spectator sport and the need for facilities such as large practice and car parking are