- Can visitors play Muirfield?
- Yes, but on Tuesdays and Thursdays only, year-round. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers is a private members' club, and visitor access is firmly restricted to those two days. Bookings are made directly with the club secretary, typically a year in advance. Sundays and weekends are members-only.
- What handicap is required at Muirfield?
- Men 18, women 24. A handicap certificate from your home club must be presented on arrival; some visitors are turned away if the certificate cannot be produced. Junior players (under 18) are welcome but must play with an adult.
- How early should I book a Muirfield tee time?
- A full year ahead. Visitor tee-time enquiries open 365 days in advance and the calendar fills quickly — particularly the Tuesday-Thursday combinations that allow visitors to play two consecutive rounds. Email the secretary's office via muirfield.org.uk with proposed dates and party size; expect a written reply within a week.
- What is the green fee at Muirfield?
- £325 per round in 2026, or £395 for the traditional two-rounds-with-lunch package — which is the way most visitors play Muirfield. The lunch package includes a 36-hole day with a long-format clubhouse lunch served at the members' tables; jacket and tie are required for the meal.
- Is the Muirfield dress code strict?
- Yes. On the course: collared shirt, tailored trousers or proper golf shorts, golf shoes (spike, dimple or textured soles). In the clubhouse public rooms: jacket and tie for men, equivalent smart attire for women. The clubhouse is austere, formal, and resolutely traditional — visitors are expected to match the standard.
- Did Muirfield admit women members?
- Yes, since 2017. The Honourable Company voted to admit women members for the first time in its 273-year history in March 2017, after losing R&A Open Championship hosting eligibility over the previous all-male position. Visitor policy has always allowed women to play; the change concerned full club membership.
- Are caddies available at Muirfield?
- Yes — and recommended. Caddies are available year-round through the club's caddie master; book at the same time as the tee time. £85 per round plus a customary £20 tip in 2026. The lines off the tee at Muirfield are not always obvious; the front nine plays clockwise and the back anti-clockwise, so the wind shifts halfway through, and a caddie's local read is genuinely valuable.
- How much does it cost to play at Muirfield (The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers)?
- A visitor round costs £325–£395, checked against the club's published rates on 28 June 2026.
- Can visitors play at weekends?
- Visitors welcome Tuesdays and Thursdays only, year-round. Plan a year ahead.
- How early can I book a tee time?
- Visitor bookings open 365 days ahead by email to the secretary. Group bookings of 8+ can usually be arranged further ahead.
- Is there a dress code?
- Smart golf attire on course (spike, dimple or textured soles); jacket and tie required in clubhouse public rooms. Soft only.
- Are buggies allowed?
- Buggies are not generally available — the course is walked. Hire a trolley at the pro shop if you'd rather not carry.
- What's the best time of year to play?
- May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep for full conditions. Late May and early Sep are quietest with fair value. Year-round, best Apr–Oct.
