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<\/p>\n A captivating new golf exhibition, \u2018Teeing Off Through Time,\u2019 has been unveiled at Braid Hills Golf Course, coinciding with preparations for the milestone 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy.<\/p>\n
The exhibition celebrates Edinburgh\u2019s rich golfing heritage just as the city\u2019s most prestigious amateur team golf championship returns to Braid Hills. The historic Dispatch Trophy, dating back to 1890, will commence on 17 May with the final scheduled for 24 May. The tournament features a unique double foursomes format with four-player teams and has been a cornerstone of Edinburgh\u2019s golfing tradition for over 130 years, interrupted only by the two World Wars and the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u2018Teeing Off Through Time\u2019 is the third exhibition in Edinburgh Leisure\u2019s series celebrating Edinburgh 900 and is free to visitors in the foyer of Edinburgh Leisure\u2019s Braid Hills golf course. The exhibition chronicles Edinburgh\u2019s pivotal role in golf\u2019s origins, showcases Edinburgh Leisure\u2019s six golf courses and their vibrant communities, explores the evolution of golf clubs, highlights the storied histories of the Dispatch Trophy and Gibson Cup, and provides information on joining Edinburgh Leisure\u2019s golf club.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the Dispatch Trophy being played at the Braids, and the Scottish Open taking place at the Renaissance Club in July, we\u2019re hoping there will be lots of golfers interested in paying the exhibition a visit,\u201d said Kerry Teakle, PR Officer at Edinburgh Leisure, who has led the project. \u201cThe timing couldn\u2019t be better to celebrate our city\u2019s tremendous golfing heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n
The exhibition will remain at Braid Hills until Thursday, 29 May, before moving to Silverknowes Golf Course. Golf enthusiasts will have another opportunity to view the exhibition from July 9-15 as part of the broader Edinburgh 900 Exhibition at St James Quarter, where it will be displayed in a retail unit on Leith Street, next to M\u00f2r Bakery.<\/p>\n
Edinburgh Leisure was selected to represent the \u201cCity of Leisure\u201d theme at the St James Quarter exhibition. Their previous Edinburgh 900 exhibitions, \u2018Great Lengths\u2019 and \u2018Your Health is for Life,\u2019 which showcase the organisation\u2019s 27-year commitment to promoting active lifestyles and the history of swimming pools in Edinburgh, will also be on display.<\/p>\n
Edinburgh Leisure received funding for the exhibition as part of the city\u2019s Edinburgh 900 celebrations, a landmark initiative commemorating the city\u2019s rich history spanning almost a millennium funded by the council. The full Edinburgh 900 programme examines the city\u2019s evolution through commerce, conflict, faith, and finance, while celebrating Edinburgh\u2019s present and envisioning its future aspirations.<\/p>\n
\u201cHaving the opportunity to again display our other Edinburgh 900 exhibitions alongside the newer golf exhibition at St James in July is the perfect opportunity to showcase all the great facilities we have,\u201d Kerry added. \u201cIt also highlights Edinburgh Leisure\u2019s Active Communities programmes which supported 14,782 people in 2024-2025 who face significant barriers to physical activity, including those affected by health conditions, disabilities, inequalities, and poverty\u2014empowering participants to improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n
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