ROYAL TROON GOLF COURSE
Royal Troon Golf Club is a links golf course located in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. The club was founded 137 years ago in 1878.The club was granted its “Royal” accolade in 1978, during its centennial. Royal Troon also will host The Open in 2024.
TURNBERRY GOLF COURSE
Named after the third Marquess of Ailsa, who owned the land on which it was built, this par-70, 7,211-yard championship course is one of golf’s storied places. Home to four Open Championships including the unforgettable 1977 Duel in the Sun. Ranked Top 10 from Golf Digest’s “World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses”.
CARNOUSITE GOLF CLUB
The Championship Course has hosted eight Open Championships, one Women’s British Open and two Seniors Open making it one of the very few to have done so in the UK.It is one of three courses used for the annual Dunhill Links, The others being Kingsbarns and the Old Course in St Andrews and in 2018 The Open Championship returned to the course.
KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS
Kingsbarns Golf Links located just 7 miles from the “home of golf” is part of the long heritage of links golf centred around St Andrews. Golf has been played on the present site since 1793 when the Kingsbarns Golf Society was established as the 11th earliest golf society in the world.
ST. ANDREW OLD GOLF COURSE
The oldest ‘new’ course in the world, the second course at the Home of Golf was built by the Keeper of the Green Tom Morris in 1895 and it was imaginatively named to differentiate from its famous neighbour. Boasting undulating fairways and challenging greens, the New Course is a classic test of Links golf.
ROYAL DORNOCH GOLF COURSE
Royal Dornoch mesmerizes golfers all over the world, amateurs and professionals. Nowadays has the reputation of one of the oldest golf courses in the world, and is included in the top 100 venues for golf. It was initially designed by Old Tom Morris in 1886 and later was modified by JH Taylor and Donald Ross.
CASTLE STUART GOLF COURSE
The centrepiece for this Scottish destination golf resort is Castle Stuart Golf Links, a championship links course overlooking the Moray Firth and well-known landmarks that are synonymous with Inverness and the Black Isle – Kessock Bridge and Chanonry Lighthouse perhaps the most notable.
NEW COURSE, ST ANDREWS GOLF COURSE
Situated in the vicinity of the Old Course, the New Course is often referred as the local’s favorite, because it is tighter and more defined than the Old. The New Course features a classic links layout and uses the area’s natural humps and hollows to create a first-class golfing experience.
Golf Courses in England
ROYAL PORTHCAWL GOLF COURSE
Royal Porthcawl was described by the late Tom Scott as being one of the twelve finest courses in the world. A dramatic and short opening hole played into the prevailing wind. The drive is struck down the right hand side as the fairway runs away to the sea on the left. A large undulating and difficult green awaits any accurate iron approaches..
ASHBURNHAM GOLF COURSE
One of the finest Championship Links courses in Britain and currently ranked 6th best course in Wales. Ashburnham has hosted prestigious professional and amateur Championships, including two British PGA Championships and the 1976 Martini International Tournament.
PENNARD GOLF COURSE
Pennard is a magnificent links course situated 8 miles west of Swansea, with spectacular views over Three Cliffs Bay on the Gower Peninsula. Pennard is known as “the links in the sky”. The 7th hole known as Castle is the signature hole at Pennard Golf Club. A magnificent par 4. Beautiful course so you need to concentrate on your game as the views may distract you.
ABERDOVEY GOLF CLUB
Aberdovey was designed by the legendary architects of the early 20thC; Colt, Braid & Fowler. The course strategy asks for a variety of shots and infinite creativity. The hazards are numerous, deceptive and sometimes hidden. The Signature hole at Aberdovey Golf Club is the 12th hole. This relatively short hole sees the green perched atop the dune system with few bail-out options.
ROYAL ST DAVID’S GOLF COURSE
Established in 1894, Royal St David’s Golf Club is the home of one of the finest traditional links courses in the world. The Par 69 course has been increased to a challenging 6,629 yds from the Championship Tees. The last 5 holes form a loop through the dunes that provides ‘a finish the equal of any’.The Signature hole at Royal St David’s is the 15th hole, seaside hole on the grand scale.
ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNES GOLF COURSE
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886 and the present Course constructed in 1897. Royal Lytham and St Annes is an unconventionally beautiful course, surrounded by suburban housing and flanked by a railway line who challanges the golfers abilities to scramble a good score.
ROYAL BIRKDALE GOLF CLUB
Situated on the golden links of the North West coast in Southport, Royal Birkdale is possibly the finest of all courses in England. Royal Birkdale has held more Championship and International events since World War 2 than any other course in the world. Open Championships, Ryder Cups, Women’s British Opens, Senior Opens, Amateur Championships, Walker Cups and Curtis Cups.
HILLSIDE GOLF COURSE
Hosting the Amateur Championship on behalf of the R&A in 2011, Hillside Golf Club forms part of the England’s finest stretch of coastal links being adjacent to Royal Birkdale, Southport and Formy Golf Club. Is one of the only 4 golf courses in England to host Final Qualyfing for the Open Championship each year until 2017.
FORMBY GOLF COURSE
Amazing scenery, surprising tranquillity and a charming clubhouse; just some of the reasons why many visitors return to Formby Golf Club year after year. The links is located on a Site of Specific Scientific Interest, where the natural fauna is in a uniquely preserved condition. The history of Formby dates back to a century ago. The original 18 hole course was redesigned by the well known Willie Park.
ROYAL LIVERPOOL GOLF COURSE
Royal Liverpool Golf Club is a leading golf club in the North West England and hosted the Open Championship in 2006. It is a challenging championship course with mainly level terrain but the holes nearest the coast run through sandhills.
