The R&A World Golf Museum

Staff were friendly, welcoming and lovely. It’s small but very interesting for a keen golfer, not so much for muggles. £17.50 is steep for a small museum.

If you like golf in any way this is for you with lots of old historical data on the game and lots of interactive displays, it even has a small putting area for you to try out. There was a quiz for kids to do where they need to find out some information from various displays and there is even a crafting room with lots of things for the kids to do, it's about 100 yards from the aquarium.

Very informative museum with many interesting displays for passionate golfers. Staff were amazing including Steve and his female colleague in the gift shop. They were friendly and helpful and enjoyed a bit of banter and gave suggestions to a local caleigh. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you from the Aussie who wants to be buried in his St Andrew's vest.

A place enshrined with the wonder of golf. Though relatively small, it feels like a sanctuary for the appreciation and understanding of the history of golf from its early days on the wild hinterlands of Scotland to its development in the nineteenth century as a popular and widely appreciated game for the wealthy and fashionable attempting to connect with that ancient past. Now anyone can come and appreciate the clubs and balls that contributed to that history. There is a quiet calm and ceremonial serenity to this place that only the presence of centuries of stories and yearnings and artifacts can provide. Note especially the elegance and stylish design of the Claret Jug.

AWESOME place with extremely friendly staff. We couldn’t have been treated nicer, or been better informed. The sweet ladies behind the counter even gave us recommendations for lunch based on a bunch of different criteria, and spent time telling us things we wouldn’t have known otherwise. The museum itself is super cool, and gives a great and succinct history of the game and it’s equipment. The former champion displays with a former golf club, or apparel item was cool to see - they even have a replica Claret Jug that is fully updated in its engravings. Overall we had a wonderful time and were very glad we stopped by!

My golf mad sons enjoyed looking around. Well worth a visit. No pictures from inside but here are some around the area as there is so much golf history outside the museum too.

Small but nicely decorated museum with lots of interactive displays and golf history to view

This review is for the cafe (I haven’t been to the museum yet). This cafe has an unbeatable location and view over the sea and the course. Great big windows means you get to see something no matter where you sit. The menu is simple with some nice drink options and thoughtful food choices. This may seem an expensive place for tea and a sandwich, but given the location it shouldn’t really be surprising. My sandwich was small but tasted really good, with fresh bread and a generous helping of chicken. Go with the expectation of modest portions of quality ingredients in a beautiful setting and prices that reflect the tourism that dominates the area and you will thoroughly enjoy the experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The place was very busy when we arrived and seems popular on weekends all day. Given how busy it was, service was relatively quick. We will certainly be back as often as we can.