1928 – a new course at Torrie

 
By the end of 1927, the club had had enough.

The steady encroachment of the quarry had chipped away at the course and was beginning to threaten the use of the club-house.

They had explored the options of acquiring new land to the west of the railway tunnel and investigated the cost of building a new club house.

However, this was likely to cost between £7000 and £8000.

The alternative was to look for a new home, and when they discovered that the estate Torrie might be available for a golf course, along with the mansion-house for a clubhouse, they immediately entered into negotiations to secure an idea of terms etc.

On visiting Torrie, the officials were pleasantly surprised that it possessed much of the attractiveness of the Ferryhills even at their best. It was conveniently situated, the configuration was excellent, and the land appeared to be very suitable for a summer as well as a winter course, and the mansion-house would provide an exceptionally attractive clubhouse. The Council recommended that the Edinburgh members should retain their membership at a reduced subscription.

James Braid was engaged to plan the layout of the new course.

As the club negotiated the lease of the new course at Torrie, the Admiralty announced that they were selling the land of Cruicks and Ferryhills.