Broomieknowe Golf Club between Edinburgh at the Scottish Borders. The new course opened in 1995 measuring 6150 yards. The current course has a standard scratch of 70 with a competition standard scratch of 69. Broomieknowe Golf Club Broomieknowe Golf Club is a parkland golf club in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, Scotland. The golf club was formed in 1905 with the golf course opening in April 1906. The original course was designed by North Berwick professional golfer Ben Sayers, consisting of 18 holes and measuring 4740 yards. In 1933, golf course architect and professional James Braid redesigned the course to take advantage of new land, and
Urban golf placed on grass at the edge of one homes property, and is the concluding spot for each of the 9 holes. A player 'holes out' and concludes the hole when the tennis ball comes to rest within the confines of the hula hoop. Only one golf club may be used for the duration of a round, and must be either a 9-iron, pitching wedge, or sand wedge. Shots from the street, neighboring driveways, gardens, or different terrain are required and part of the course. Since 2003, an annual 16 person 'Townsend Open' is held, and has a strong local following.