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the world there are many wonderful highways made famous by their proximity to major golf destinations. Among the most obvious is the legendary 17-Mile Drive on California’s Monterey Peninsula, where you’ll encounter the famous Links at Spanish Bay, Spyglass Hill and Pebble Beach Golf Links or the 60 mile long Grand Strand, encompassing the Myrtle Beach area on South Carolina’s coastline. But can anywhere compete with the depth, variety and quality of golf courses available along East Lothian’s A198. Travelling east, the A198 begins just a mile from the course at Royal Musselburgh and continues along the coastal route through the pristine villages and towns of Longniddry, Aberlady, Gullane, Dirleton and North Berwick, before joining the A199 beyond Whitekirk. The road, which runs for marginally over 20 miles, contains some of the world’s finest golfing linksland. Here you’ll find an amazing 15 courses, almost linking with each other along the Firth of Forth. Many familiar names, such as Gullane and North Berwick Golf Club, often host major international championships including Final Qualifying, when the Open Championship is played over East Lothian’s most famous links, Muirfield, home to The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Stunning vistas along the coastline further enhance the spectacular courses. The 360-degree panoramic view from the 7th tee on Gullane’s No.1 course is often described as “the best view in golf”. The beautiful coastal surroundings are also a feature when playing at Longniddry, Kilspindie, Craigielaw, Luffness New, North 2