If you are at Musselburgh, you should find time to play Monktonhall.

This pretty but demanding parkland course nestles in a loop formed by the River Esk, overlooked by the historic village of Inveresk and its hill-top church.

Originally a municipal and designed by James Braid in 1938, it is now a private club but one which welcomes midweek visitors. It’s a big course (6,725 yards, par 71, SSS 73), with not a weak hole.

Set in an expansive 145 acres, it has generous, tree-lined fairways, large, undulating greens, multiple tees and is lavishly bunkered.

Because of the proximity of the river, the view from the elevated clubhouse is of a vast emerald carpet surrounded by dense trees. Be warned: it plays long and the rough is fierce!

A warm welcome awaits in the Art Deco-style clubhouse where a pint and a good lunch will fuel your attempt at revenge for the morning's indignities inflicted by one of the better inland courses you'll play.