What’s the Oldest Golf Course Still in Use?

Test your knowledge of golf history—this course dates back centuries!

Pretty sure Guinness pegs Musselburgh Links (The Old Golf Course) as the oldest still in use — records from 1672 and likely earlier; see: https://www.musselburgholdlinks.co.uk/. Some will counter with St Andrews based on 16th‑century mentions, but if you’re counting continuous public play, Musselburgh’s the answer — golf’s vintage record that still spins.

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