The "New" Golf Tavern

The Old Golf Tavern next to Bruntsfield Links used to be one of my favourite pubs to visit. There was a sense of history about the place which was good, the name was taken from the pitch and putt course on the links which I believe was one of the oldest in the country. Understandably the pub liked to play this angle up and did it well. They also had a number of leather sofa's which were great for relaxing in while having a couple of beers. It was a proper Edinburgh pub and everyone that I know who went there liked it.
I hadn't been there for a couple of years due to the fact I don't really find myself in Bruntsfield these day. However I was up that way at the weekend and decided it would be good to pop in. Much to my dismay there has been a refurbishment and it's now terrible.
Gone is the nice relaxing vibe and the sense of history. In it's place is a lot of metal furnishings, uncomfy seats, blaring music (bear in mind this was a sunday afternoon) and big tv screens everywhere. What makes it worse is that it still looks the same inviting pub from the outside! The full horror is only revealed once you are in. There is a half hearted attempt to live up the name with some golf memorabilia on the walls but it doesn't fit in with the new decor. Obviously they have decided to target the student market but I really don't understand why they have attempted to modernise it. I can understand that some pubs need to revamp themselves especially if they aren't making money or the place is looking tatty. However I don't believe either of these apply, it appears to be modernisation just for the sake of it.
This was a proper Edinburgh pub but now it has lost its soul. If you were a fan of the Old Golf Tavern then I'd recommend you to stay away to prevent disappointment.