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1. Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 381 reviews
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1886, this challenging, historic course has spectacular views of the North Sea and goes almost straight out and straight back, with the angle changing subtly at each hole.
Reviewed By pkgoodfoodfan
Had a first rate couple of visits to Royal Dornoch this New Year. Found the course in great condition even at this time of year, and the hospitality and catering in the clubhouse was top notch. The course is a great challenge with some fantastic holes, especially as you work your way back to the clubhouse. Views are stunning. Will definitely be back in the Summer.
2. Royal County Down Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
One of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland with traditions dating back 100 years, this 18-hole Championship Course is rated among the best in the world.
3. Saunton Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Golf club offering two classic, championship links courses, the West and East, both of which are Par 71 and set in undulating dunes.
Reviewed By Hastoegraham - Tring, United Kingdom
Both of the courses are a real challenge. The East is the harder of the two but the West is really interesting with a great variety of holes. The greens are very good and there can be some wicked pin positions. We played the West on a damp day but the course drains well and there was little wind. The East was played on a bright windy day. It eas great to be out but the combination of wind and course design made it a least 6 shots harder. But both were a delight to play. The Clubhouse is very comfortable and the staff friendly. A wonderful pro shop. By the way the course guides on the website are very good with sound advice, but I would suggest buying a course planner for each course as there are some nuances that are not immediately obvious, particularly if a pin is placed in a tight corner of a green. Altogether great.
4. North Berwick Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Reputed to be the thirteenth oldest golf course in the world (founded 1832), this course stretches 6,420 yards.
Reviewed By nigelf938 - London, United Kingdom
It's golf as it should be played and organised. A course designed to use all the local features, with fine greens and challenging holes, combined with a fabulous history. We were warmly welcomed and looked after - "you are a member of the course for the day". The clubhouse was warm and welcoming too. But the key thing for me is that the course is part of the town's recreational facilities and is used by all as a way to the beach. None of that private club pretentiousness that haunts English golf.
5. Cruden Bay Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
Ranked in the top 60 in the world by "Golf Magazine," this 18-hole championship course, designed by Tom Morris, offers an internationally famous golfing experience, which is set against a backdrop of smoothly contoured greens and magnificent panoramic views.
Reviewed By Aussie47 - Sydney, Australia
Key features are the huge dunes on the first six holes and there are lots of blind shots. A forecaddy would be a good investment for the group. There were many spectacular holes with the elevated tee shot at 9 overlooking the beach was a golfing gem. The scorecard suggests that this is a relatively short course, but don't let that fool you. Elevation changes lengthen the course considerably!
6. St Andrews Links
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,570 reviews
Recognised the world over as the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links has borne witness to over 600 years of golfing history. That the game evolved and developed into its final form here has never been in question. Golf has been played on the famous Links since as early as the 1400s, and it was here in 1764, when the 22 hole Old Course was reduced, that today's 18-hole round was established, becoming the standard for golf courses the world over. One golf course has now become seven, and many of golf's most dramatic moments have occurred here. The Links has played host to the game's greats as well as those enthusiastic amateurs for whom the chance to play St Andrews' hallowed turf is a dream come true. As well as seven courses, the Links also manages four shops, three clubhouses and a Golf Academy - all open for the public to enjoy.
Reviewed By DriverDee - San Diego, United States
If your into golf this was a trip of a life time. Ive had the opportunity to play at great courses around the country. I play Torrey Pines in San Diego on a regular basis. St.Andrews by far has been the best golf and overall trip I've ever done. Play all the courses at St.Andrews, the staff the restraints the accommodations where all top notch and very reasonable. plan a year in advance and you will not be disappointed.
7. Kingsbarns Golf Links
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 520 reviews
A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide and top 20 in Europe.
Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States
Playing our 5th and 6th rounds at Kingsbairns the vistas, the wide array of links like and parkland holes is as good as ever. It’s pricey and while still wonderful Crail, Castle, Torrance offer similar vistas and challenge at a fraction of the price. Our conclusion (our group has played over a 100 rounds in Kingdom of Fife over seven years) is that it’s a wonderful course that’s very playable but the price affects the appreciation over time. Our reluctant conclusion is that we’ve had our last rounds there.
8. Torre Abbey Leisure Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Set in a beautiful location on Torquay seafront we have an excellently maintained 9 hole par 3 golf course available to all ages and standards from top players to absolute beginners. There is also an outdoor bowls green available to the public as well as ten all weather tennis courts. All equipment is available and we are open all year round from 9am-dusk.
Reviewed By MarkMahoney - Aldershot, United Kingdom
Beautiful area with lots to see and do. Lovely gardens with water features. Also a few kiosks for food and drinks and activities like bowls and golf.
9. Woburn Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 123 reviews
Woburn Golf Club is secluded but only 10 minutes from Junction 13 of the M1. It is the only 54 hole venue to have all 3 courses featured in Golf Monthly's Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland. Woburn recently hosted its 60th Professional Tournament, when the AIG Women's British Open, won by Hikano Shibuno, was played on the Marquess course. Woburn is ideal for corporate & society golf days and also offers mid week green fee packages for individual golfers & parties of all sizes.
Reviewed By MWaldock - Doncaster, United Kingdom
As a new golf player (just over 1 year playing) I was already terrified playing at such a big course. But seeing the courses in all their glory was stunning. The golf club itself is exquisite and the food we were provided (corporate day) was some of the best I have tasted. We played the marquess course, one of three courses available. After playing on courses around the Yorkshire area and getting used to them, this was a different world. A real challenge for golfers and a must for anyone who has a passion for the sport. Despite flashes of rain it did not hinder the experience and it lived up to the hype. I would recommend visiting the club website where you can see every hole and get tips on what to do/not to do which will definitely help!
10. Bush Hill Park Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Bush Hill Park Golf Club is set in 100 acres of peaceful parkland in North London. The Club was formed in 1895 and has welcomed new members and visitors ever since. The clubhouse is also a fully licensed venue for weddings and other events.
Reviewed By francisfarmer2
As always, the service was friendly and efficient. The Fish and Chips were great and the wine went well with the supper. Another very pleasant experience. Frank Farmer We had a lovely pre-Christmas lunch at the club on Sunday and, as always, the service and food was excellent. It's a pity that there were too few members and friends there to enjoy a very pleasant occasion Frank Farmer
