Visitors
A warm welcome
A warm welcome awaits at the oldest golf club in the world.
At The Royal Burgess we are always delighted to receive visitors and guests to the Course and the Clubhouse, and there is always a very warm welcome for all those who are joining us for a day or a limited time.
The Burgess Experience
Looking for more than just a round of golf at the Oldest Golf Club World.
The full “Burgess Experience” is not to be missed:
▶ Guided Tour of Clubhouse – History, Trophies, Medals etc.
▶ Visitor Locker Room – Locker for the day with name
▶ Coffee & Bacon Roll
▶ Check in with Pro Shop
▶ Welcome from Starter – Gift pack, Pin Sheet, etc.
▶ Dram on 1st tee
▶ Photo on 1st tee in front of Clubhouse
▶ Forecaddie
▶ Halfway House Stop – Pie, coffee, etc.
▶ 2 Course Lunch in Dining Room
▶ Presented with photo or digital copy sent
▶ Depart
Please contact craig@royalburgess.co.uk for further information on this experience.
What To Do On Arrival
On arrival, check in at the Professional Shop. The Professional and his Team can tell you everything you need to know about The Society and the course; meanwhile, here is some general information which may come in useful:
Tee Times
Except when Society competitions are being held, visitor tee times are usually available every day. Please contact The Professional’s Shop on 0131 339 6474 or book online.
Changing Facilities
The Society offers excellent separate changing and showering facilities for both ladies and gentlemen and lockers are available for your personal belongings when you’re out on the course.
Green Fees
For 2026, the green fees are currently £200 per person, per round, and £135 for any UK Golf Club Member.
Simply book and pay online or in person on the day.
Equipment Hire
Clubs, buggies, electric and pull trolleys are all available for hire.
Hire Sets
We have the current Titleist, Ping and Callaway hire sets for you to choose from; each set comes with a complimentary push trolley.
Cost per round: £40
Trolley & Buggy Hire
Push Trolleys – Cost per round: £5
GPS Golf Carts – Cost per round: £40
Contact The Professional Shop to reserve:
Call: 0131 339 6474
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