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Muirfield stands out as tournament golf’s gold standard, so the R&A should return ASAP to the famed Scottish links

Jul 18, 2025

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**The 18^th green at Muirfield during the final round of the 2013 Open, the last time that the R&A staged its Open at the famed Scottish links** (Eoin Clarke / Golffile)

It has never been a secret, but in case you are in any doubt, the Forecaddie loves a bit of golfing trivia. So, with that in mind, what do these players – Harry Vardon, James Braid, Ted Ray, …

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