Storbritannien

Auch einige der ältesten Golfplätze der Welt sind im Vereinigten Königreich zu finden, wie St. Andrews Links. Insgesamt gibt es im Vereinigten Königreich %[nr_clubs]% Golfclubs. Die besten Golfplätze im Vereinigten Königreich sind: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club und Trump Turnberry Resort neben vielen anderen. Sie finden auch viele der besten Golfresorts im Vereinigten Königreich. Wenn Sie den Regen vermeiden möchten, planen Sie Ihre Golfreise in das Vereinigte Königreich von Juni bis August. Das sind die Monate mit der geringsten Regenwahrscheinlichkeit. Aufgrund des Meeresklimas sind die Temperaturen im Sommer gemäßigt und überschreiten selten die 25°C.

Vereinigtes Königreich

Das Vereinigte Königreich ist vor allem für Golfer aus den USA und etwas weniger für europäische Golfer ein beliebtes Reiseziel, da diese hauptsächlich in Länder mit wärmeren Temperaturen reisen. Die berühmtesten Golfplätze - in der Regel die älteren - können ziemlich teuer sein. Die meisten anderen Golfclubs - und es gibt viele - im Vereinigten Königreich bieten jedoch qualitativ hochwertiges Golf zu einem ausgezeichneten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

Also, some of the oldest golf courses in the world can be found in the United Kingdom, like St. Andrews Links which was founded in the 15th century. 

In total there are %[nr_clubs]% golf clubs in the UK. The best golf courses in the United Kingdom are: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club and Trump Turnberry Resort besides many others. You will also find plenty of the best golf resorts in the UK.

If you want to avoid the rain, plan your golftrip to the United Kingdom from June to August. Those are the months with the least chance of rain. Due to its sea-climate, temperatures are modest during the summer and they rarely go above the 25°C. 

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom is especially a popular golf destination for golfers from the USA and slightly less for European golfers as they mainly go to countries with warmer temperatures. The most famous golf courses - generally the older ones - can be pretty expensive. Most other golf clubs - and there are many - in the United Kingdom however provide high quality golf for an excellent value.

Además, algunos de los campos de golf más antiguos del mundo se encuentran en el Reino Unido, como St. Andrews Links que fue fundado en el siglo XV. En total hay %[nr_clubs]% clubes de golf en las islas que componen el Reino Unido. En Escocia e Inglaterra, podríamos destacar varios campos tales como Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club y Trump Turnberry Resort, entre muchos otros. También encontrará muchos de los mejores resorts de golf del Reino Unido. Si quiere evitar la lluvia, planea tu viaje de golf al Reino Unido de junio a agosto. ¡Aunque ni aún así está garantizado el buen tiempo! Debido a su clima marítimo, las temperaturas son modestas durante el verano y rara vez superan los 25°C.

Reino Unido

El Reino Unido es un destino de golf especialmente popular para los golfistas de los EE.UU y prácticamente de todo el mundo.  Los campos de golf más famosos - generalmente los más antiguos - pueden ser bastante caros. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los otros clubes de golf - y hay muchos - en el Reino Unido ofrecen golf de alta calidad a un precio excelente.

En outre, certains des plus anciens terrains de golf du monde se trouvent au Royaume-Uni, comme le St. Andrews Links, fondé au XVe siècle. Au total, il y a %[nr_clubs]% de clubs de golf au Royaume-Uni. Les meilleurs terrains de golf du Royaume-Uni sont : Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club et Trump Turnberry Resort, Entre autr, vous trouverez également un grand nombre des meilleurs complexes de golf du Royaume-Uni. Si vous voulez éviter la pluie, planifiez votre voyage de golf au Royaume-Uni de juin à août. Ce sont les mois où les risques de pluie sont les plus faibles. En raison de son climat maritime, les températures sont modérée pendant l'été et dépassent rarement les 25 °C.

Royaume-Uni

Le Royaume-Uni est une destination particulièrement populaire pour les golfeurs des États-Unis et un peu moins pour les golfeurs européens, car ils se rendent principalement dans des pays où les températures sont plus élevées. Les terrains de golf les plus célèbres - généralement les plus anciens - peuvent être assez chers. La plupart des autres clubs de golf - et ils sont nombreux - au Royaume-Uni proposent cependant du golf de qualité pour un excellent rapport qualité-prix.

Regno Unito

Interessant om te weten: in het Verenigd Koninkrijk vind u enkele van de oudste golfbanen ter wereld, zoals St. Andrews Links, welke al in de 15e eeuw werd opgericht.

In totaal zijn er %[nr_clubs]% golfclubs in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. De beste of bekendste golfbanen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club en Trump Turnberry Resort en nog vele andere bekende golfbanen. U kunt ook enkele van de beste golfresorts in het Verenigd Koninkrijk vinden.

Als u de regen wilt vermijden, plan dan uw golfreis naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk van juni tot augustus. Dat zijn de maanden met de minste kans op regen. Vanwege het zeeklimaat zijn de zomerse temperaturen redelijk bescheiden en komen ze zelden boven de 25°C uit.

Verenigd Koninkrijk

Het Verenigd Koninkrijk is een populaire golfbestemming voor golfers uit de Verenigde Staten en – vanwege het klimaat - in iets mindere mate voor Europese golfers. De beroemdste golfbanen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk - meestal de wat oudere golfbanen - kunnen behoorlijk duur zijn. De meeste  andere golfclubs in het Verenigd Koninkrijk bieden golfbanen van een uitstekende kwaliteit en prijs-kwaliteitverhouding. 

Storbritannia

Dessutom finns några av de äldsta golfbanorna i världen i Storbritannien, som St. Andrews Links som grundades på 15 hundratalet. Totalt finns det %[nr_clubs]% golfklubbar i Storbritannien. De bästa golfbanorna i Storbritannien är: Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Royal County Down Golf Club, Sunningdale Golf Club, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Royal Dornoch Golf Club och Trump Turnberry Resort förutom många andra. Du hittar också många av de bästa golfanläggningarna i Storbritannien. Om du vill undvika regnet, planera din golfresa till Storbritannien från juni till augusti. Det är de månader som har minst risk för regn. På grund av sitt havsklimat är temperaturen blygsam under sommaren och de går sällan över 25 ° C.

Storbritannien är ett populärt golfmål för golfare från USA och något mindre för europeiska golfare eftersom de främst åker till länder med varmare temperaturer. De mest kända golfbanorna - i allmänhet de äldre - kan vara ganska dyra. De flesta andra golfklubbar  och det finns många  i Storbritannien ger dock golf av hög kvalitet för ett utmärkt värde.

World

I dag er golf i Europa veletableret i hele det nordlige og vestlige Europa og gør stadig fremskridt ind i Centraleuropa og sydøstlige regioner. Lande med det største antal golffaciliteter er: England, Tyskland, Frankrig, Skotland, Sverige, Irland, Spanien og Italien. Baseret på tætheden af golfklubber over gennemsnittet i et bestemt land (eller region) antyder vores bedømmelse pr. Land, at følgende lande er et besøg værd, når du planlægger din næste golfbreak eller golfferie: Storbritannien (inkl. Skotland, Wales og Nordirland), Irland, Holland og Belgien. De fleste golfspillere strømmer dog stadig til populære og solrige golfdestinationer som Portugal (Algarve), Spanien og Tyrkiet.

Europa

Golf som en sport startede først langs de store sandkystlinjer i Storbritannien, især langs Skotlands østkyst. Siden da - på grund af en stigende middelklasse og bedre transportmidler - har golf spredt sig over hele Europa.

Heute ist der Golfsport in Europa im gesamten Norden und Westen Europas gut etabliert und macht stetige Fortschritte in Mitteleuropa und den südöstlichen Regionen. Länder mit der höchsten Anzahl von Golfanlagen in Europa sind England, Deutschland, Frankreich, Schottland, Schweden, Irland, Spanien und Italien. Basierend auf der Dichte an überdurchschnittlich vielen Golfclubs in einem bestimmten Land (oder einer Region) legt unsere Bewertung pro Land nahe, dass die folgenden Länder bei der Planung Ihres nächsten Golfurlaubs oder Ihres nächsten Golftrips einen Besuch wert sind: Vereinigtes Königreich (inkl. Schottland, Wales und Nordirland), Irland, die Niederlande und Belgien. Die meisten Golfer strömen nach wie vor in beliebte und sonnige Golfziele wie Portugal (Algarve), Spanien und die Türkei.

Der Golfsport nahm seinen Anfang an den sandigen Küsten Großbritanniens, insbesondere an der Ostküste Schottlands. Seitdem hat sich Golf aufgrund einer größer werdenden Mittelschicht und besserer Transportmöglichkeiten in ganz Europa verbreitet.

Today golf in Europe is well established throughout the North and West of Europe and is making steady progress into Central Europe and Southeastern regions. Countries with the highest number of golf facilities are: England, Germany, France, Scotland, Sweden, Ireland, Spain and Italy. 

Based on the density of above-average golf clubs in a certain country (or region), our rating per country suggests that the following countries are well worth a visit when planning your next golfbreak or golf holiday: United Kingdom (incl. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), Ireland, The Netherlands and Belgium. Most golfers however still flock to popular and sunny golf destinations like Portugal (Algarve), Spain and Turkey. 

Europe

Golf as a sport first took off along the sandy shorelines of Great Britain, particularly along the east coast of Scotland. Since then - due to a rising middle class and better transporation means - golf has spread throughout Europe. 

Hoy en día el golf en Europa está bien establecido en todo el norte y el oeste y está avanzando constantemente hacia las regiones de Europa central y sudoriental. Los países con el mayor número de instalaciones de golf son: Inglaterra, Alemania, Francia, Escocia, Suecia, Irlanda, España e Italia. Basándonos en la densidad de clubes de golf por encima de la media en un determinado país (o región), nuestra valoración sugiere que los siguientes países bien merecen una visita cuando planifiquen su próxima escapada o vacaciones de golf: Reino Unido (incluyendo Escocia, Gales e Irlanda del Norte), Irlanda, Países Bajos y Bélgica. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los golfistas siguen acudiendo a destinos de golf populares y soleados como Portugal (Algarve), España y Turquía.

El golf como deporte despegó primero a lo largo de las costas arenosas de Gran Bretaña, particularmente a lo largo de la costa este de Escocia. Desde entonces, debido al aumento de la clase media y a los mejores medios de transporte, el golf se ha extendido por toda Europa.

Depuis lors, grâce à la montée de la classe moyenne et à l'amélioration des moyens de transport, le golf s'est répandu dans toute l'Europe. Aujourd'hui, le golf en Europe est bien établi dans tout le nord et l'ouest de l'Europe et progresse régulièrement vers l'Europe centrale et les régions du sud-est. Les pays ayant le plus grand nombre d'installations de golf le sont : Angleterre, Allemagne, France, Ecosse, Ecosse, Suède, Irlande, Espagne et Italie. Basé sur le nombre de golfs par pays, notre classement par pays suggère que les pays suivants valent la peine d'être visités lors de la planification de votre prochain séjour de golf ou de vos prochaines vacances au golf : Royaume-Uni (y compris l'Écosse, le Pays de Galles et l'Irlande du Nord), Irlande, Pays-Bas et Belgique. La plupart des golfeurs affluent cependant encore vers des destinations de golf populaires et ensoleillées comme le Portugal (Algarve), l'Espagne et la Turquie

 Le golf en tant que sport a d'abord décollé le long des côtes sablonneuses de la Grande-Bretagne, en particulier le long de la côte est de l'Écosse. 

Vandaag de dag is golf goed aangeslagen in Noord- en West-Europa en wordt er goede vooruitgang geboekt in Centraal-Europa en Zuidoostelijke regio's. Landen met het hoogste aantal golffaciliteiten zijn: Engeland, Duitsland, Frankrijk, Schotland, Zweden, Ierland, Spanje en Italië.
Op basis van de dichtheid van bovengemiddeld beoordeelde golfbanen en golfclubs in een bepaald land (of regio), laat onze rating per land zien of een land het waard is om te worden overwogen voor een volgende golftrip of golfvakantie. De volgende landen kunnen op basis daarvan gezien worden als zeer geschikt als golfbestemming: Verenigd Koninkrijk (incl. Schotland, Wales en Noord-Ierland), Ierland, Nederland en België. 
De meeste golfers echter nog steeds populair naar populaire en zonnige golf bestemmingen zoals Portugal (Algarve), Spanje en Turkije.

Golf als sport ontstond langs de zandstranden van Groot-Brittannië, vooral langs de oostkust van Schotland. Sindsdien - door middel van een groeiende middenklasse en betere transportmiddelen - is golf relatief snel door heel Europa verspreid.

Idag är golfen väl etablerat i hela norra och västra Europa och gör stadiga framsteg i Centraleuropa och även sydöstraEuropa. De länder som har det största antalet golfanläggningar är: England, Tyskland, Frankrike, Skottland, Sverige, Irland, Spanien och Italien. Baserat på andelen golfklubbar över genomsnittet i ett visst land (eller region) indikerar vårt betygssystem att följande länder är väl värda ett besök när du planerar din nästa golfresa eller golfsemester: Storbritannien (inkl. Skottland, Wales och Nordirland), Irland, Nederländerna och Belgien. De flesta golfare reser dock fortfarande till populära och soliga golfdestinationer som Portugal (Algarve), Spanien och Turkiet.

Golfsporten började först längs Storbritanniens sandstränder, särskilt längs Skottlands östkust. Sedan dess - på grund av en växande medelklass och bättre transportmöjligheter- har golf spridit sig över hela Europa.

Arguably it isn’t the longest course, there are 6 par 3’s and 3/4 par 5’s. It measures 4967/5800 so is an easy walking course. In the shadow of its big boy neighbours you can catch a glimpse of the PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles as you enjoy playing Auchterarder. Life started in 1913 when Ben Sayers designed a 9 hole golf course. In the early years maintenance was done by goats grazing the high ground. With WWII came the call up of a lot of its members, it also saw the golf course return to pasture land once again. Post war and into the 1950’s and 1960’s the Old Nine was recognised a good place to play. In 1979 it became an 18 hole course. More recent works include an extension to the clubhouse in 2002. It was lovely to see some of the names of the holes. No. 7 is called Dinnae Stray, a par 4 SI5/9 332/473 yards. The exit off the tee is a little intimidating with established trees left and right. It does open up a little but the green with its amphitheatre of trees around the back of the green add drama. Quite an appropriate name though!

Being so close to exceptional links courses, playing Blairgowrie offers a great, yet equally tough golfing experience. Usually without the buffeting wind! ⁠ ⁠ An established woodland course with a huge dollop of heathland thrown in for good measure. Carved out of scots pines, silver birch and enough heather to bring everyone good luck, except when playing golf. It isn’t unusually to see red squirrels and roe deer wandering around this peaceful setting. ⁠ ⁠ I loved the way the course ran around the site, in amongst the tall trees and ball grabbing heather. The fairways clearly laid out in the woodland as if a band aid had been ripped off a hairy leg. I’m sure thats not how golf course designers do their planning, but it does conjure up the image I want! ⁠ ⁠ This classic mature golf course with its unique design mix of MacKenzie and Braid is a pleasure to play. I can’t wait to get back. You could say two great designers of the time put their mark on this course. ⁠.

It is unclear where the name Carnoustie came from. Most likely it is from Scandinavian nouns of Car and Noust, meaning Rock and Bay respectively. As you stand on the first tee of the Championship course, the hotel behind you, you’re pretty much out there alone. The Tee box, despite it proximity to the clubhouse and Links House is almost in the middle of the course, or so it seems. Barry Burn makes a menacing appearance early on, but slinks back into oblivion until the closing holes. It is a relatively flat course, quite open and the weather is in play pretty much all the way round. Playing Carnoustie was one of the rare moments where I had done some research before visiting. Being such an iconic course, I wanted to make sure I didn’t miss out on any experiences. You know how it is when you go on holiday only to return home 2 weeks later being told you should have visited….. The greens are generally quite large at Carnoustie, they are short cut and roll like anything - or have the days I’ve played! The oldest Ladies Club in the World is at Carnoustie with gender discrimination being a nasty word. That’s the only time ‘nasty' should be used when referring to this golf course.

Does this Eddie Hackett golf course have it all? ⁠ ⁠ From dead bodies to ancient food storage. From ocean side golf holes to mountains views and Forests, check this out. ⁠ ⁠ The par 3,5th is their signature hole, called Valley of Tears. I wonder how it earned that name! It may be the lack of fairway, target golf is very much in order for this hole! That said the green is quite large but come up short and there is a deep bunker to catch you out. Statistically this is also the hole that has highest number of hole in ones on the course, so a mixed bag for sure. ⁠ Hole number 8 has been voted the best Par 5 on the West Coast of Europe. ⁠ ⁠ The original design has had some tweaks from Pat Ruddy who is still engaged to offer advise as needed. Ruddy has lengthened holes and done some remodelling on others. ⁠ ⁠ No such story in Ireland would be complete without fairies or leprechauns usually whilst enjoying a pint of the black stuff. ⁠ ⁠ Darren Clarke,2011 Open Championship winner and member, states that Donegal is ‘one of my favourite courses in the World’⁠ ⁠ And who am I to argue! ⁠.

The 18 hole course is called the Dunes measuring 5723 to 7029 yards. Labelled as a dune land course, its look is more akin to the moons surface. With huge dips and hollows being dominated and overshadowed by the dunes, some of the highest in Western Europe. ⁠ ⁠ The whole course was in such amazing condition. Tee boxes were like islands of vibrant green amidst the long swaying grass. A dot to dot of tee boxes heading in the direction of the fairway and putting surface in the distance. ⁠ ⁠ Whilst the dunes have been noted as some of the highest, the dips added to the drama and depth of the dunes too. Most likely remnants of the ice age, those swells must have been deep icy ponds before receding to create the natural crators of today. ⁠ ⁠ Playing Enniscrone was a delight, and yes I did enjoy the Irish hospitality at the 19th too! ⁠.

When you drive up to Flamborough Head Golf Club, the first thing that strikes you is the oldest surviving lighthouse in England. ⁠ ⁠ Flamborough Head is arguably an unusual choice for the Alphabet golf series, but its isn’t always about the best golf courses; the named golf courses. To me it is about the whole package. Here you are always certain of a warm and friendly welcome in good old no nonsense Yorkshire fashion. In fact, one of its slogans is ‘the friendliest club on the coast’⁠ ⁠ Pitched atop a cliff this 18 hole links course brings in some challenges of its own. As well as some beautiful views across the North Sea. ⁠ ⁠ The golf course was founded in 1931. With its tricky location and steep drop off cliffs, I am informed that this part of the coast doesn't suffer too much from erosion. ⁠ ⁠ The beacon is located after you have played hole 4, a par 4 measuring 417/439 yards, SI3. Two good accurate shots are required before encountering the split level green. After putting out, take a short walk behind the green and circumnavigate the tower, just for fun. ⁠ ⁠ With elevated tees, ditches running around the course and tiered greens you’re not in for an easy ride playing here. For a relatively flat course, whose overhead view does nothing to show the game needed to score well, I think it is worthy of a place in this series. ⁠ ⁠ And one of the best bits about playing Flamborough Head. Fish and Chips - so typically British, so typically Yorkshire, and so tasty it is worth the trip. ⁠.

There is something quite familiar about Galway Bay, and until recently I couldn’t quite put my finger on why. Then it came to me! ⁠ Read how:⁠ http://golfgurugroup. blogspot. com or https://golfgurugroup. com under the Travelling Lady Golfer tab. ⁠ ⁠ Arriving at Galway Bay, I genuinely had no idea what I might expect, I don’t always like to research where I’m going so it doesn’t cloud my personal judgement or generate any preconceptions. So I didn’t know if this course was a links, parkland or heathland. ⁠ ⁠ I was playing some of the courses along the Wild Atlantic Way with a few other journalists when we stopped at Galway Bay. A warm welcome was upon us in no time in a bustling modern clubhouse having a quick warm up before playing. When I say warm up, I mean drink in huge coffee cups, not on the driving range! ⁠ ⁠ The 12th, a great hole playing quite differently from the forward and back tees. 384/469 yards SI 14/1 and a par 5 forward, par 4 back tees. It is a hole to bat cleverly and play for position. A dog leg right as it drops down the hill to the green with the Atlantic in front of you as you take on the water to the green. This hole is often featured amongst the top 18 holes in Irish golf. With views to the Burren, Co Clare; one of six nations parks in Ireland, the Aran Islands, Connemara and Galway City. ⁠ ⁠.

Hankley Common⁠ ⁠ It has to be said the time I played Hankley Common it was absolutely tipping it down. Known for being one of the best courses in that area that can stand that level of water, it was a bit of a non-brainer that we play Hankley Common on such a wet weekend. ⁠ ⁠ The wonderful free draining turf on this pretty heathland course was a god send that day. ⁠ ⁠ The original nine holes date back to 1897. In 1922 James Braid added a further nine holes, encompassing the layout and natural beauty of the terrain. 10 years later Harry Colt was bought in to add length. ⁠ ⁠ Bobby Locke described this heathland course as a ‘closest resemblance to playing a links' with other such accolades as ‘one of the best inland layouts in Britain’⁠ ⁠ Playing Hankey Common was not always an open expanse experience, in so far as the fairways are often tree lined. The greens were a decent size and nicely and receptive too. The fairways seem to sway their way around the course, like chiffon in the wind, only broken up by the bunkering and heather. Some of the bunkers were of such a depth that required thinking about! The odd large establish tree came into play as the course criss crossed around the common with ease. To be honest everything a good golf course can offer is here at Hankley Common. But the rough of heather and pretty much everything else was incredibly punishing! ⁠ Many movies have been shot on Hankley Commone. Wildlife, flora and fauna are common place here with the Golf Club adopting the common fox as their logo. The golf course occupies the West side of this Surrey heathland location. ⁠.

Founded in 1892 and originally opening as a nine hole course on Dene Hill in 1893 with 40 members, whose membership was just a guinea. Fast forward to relative recent history and its new owners being Mr and Mrs Darrell-Waters. Mrs Darrell-Waters, better known as Enid Blyton, the prolific children’s novelist maybe better known for characters such as Noddy and Big Ears. Next in line of ownership was another punchy name, Mr H B Randolph a recent retiree from his ownership of the Wilkinson Sword Company. A keen hobby golfer himself, he seized the opportunity to create an impressive clubhouse and bought out the land lease plus additional land. The 27 holes of today and the elevated clubhouse overlooking Poole Harbour are testimony to his desire to showcase the spectacular views. Hole number 1 and 2 go away and back to the clubhouse. Crossing back in front of the club house is when the fun really starts. From hole 3 you are walking away with the club behind you Holes 5 and 6 are the furthest away from the clubhouse on the front nine. I remember them being so peaceful. I was playing towards the end of the day, by myself just carrying my bag and enjoying the peace and quiet. Maximising the space, the holes play in different directions, thereby offering a complete challenge in golf. The late Peter Allis said "I’ve always felt the Club is certainly one of the most spectacular in the whole of the UK and the general ambience of the Club and course is absolutely delightful. ”.

Another great golf course which sits on the English Welsh borders. Kington is the highest 18 hole golf course in England at 1284 feet above sea level, at its highest point. The beauty of Kington is most of the climbing is done by car as you snake your way up the clubhouse. On one of those beautiful sunny days its the best place to see over towards the Brecon Beacons, The Black Mountains, The Malvern Hills and the Shropshire and Clee Hills. Construction started in 1925 under the watchful eye of golf course designer Major Cecil Hutchinson. Building a reputation in his own right after working with Braid at Gleneagles and Carnoustie. It has to be said, it is stunning at the top. The golf course is a haven of manicured pasture with far-reaching views over Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Breconshire, Radnorshire, Shropshire, Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire. The heathland course has all the elements for fantastic play, all the hazards one might expect of its location, plus some. There are no bunkers or water hazards at Kington, it doesn’t need them. The fairways are slightly spongy but not too much give that you end up popping the ball in the sky! The elevation changes, the dramatic grass bunkers and the rough are enough to keep you on your toes on this course. I had a friend visit from the Netherlands, it was her first time playing such a golf course and she loved it. I wanted to show her something different, Kington not only fit the bill, plus.

Wales or England? One of the quirky things about Llanymynech is one doesn’t really know where it is! So much so that hole number four, a dog leg left par four of only 323/340 yards is where you tee off in Wales and putt out in England. An elevated tee box encourages the brave to go over the trees in a straight line to the green. Or take on the acute corner and get on it two. Either way this SI9 hole is quite playable. Llanymynech is actually in Wales, however as the only way to get there by car is through England, it carries an English postcode. LLanymynech almost plays a cluster of holes at a time differently. Arguably giving you more variety in just 18 holes. Then you get the 18th, again with an elevated tee with a mound right in the way as you take your drive. In reality that mound shouldn’t be in play, but you know, sometimes, it just is! In stark contrast the 9th is a relatively open hole but is the hardest hole on the course being a par 5 at 419/546 yards, SI 1. Another unique feature about Llanymynech is when you’re at the top of the hill you can see up to as many as five counties. These counties are Powys, Dyfed, Clwyd, Shropshire and Staffordshire. There is a map at the top so you can identify which landmarks you are seeing as you brave the highest part of the course. Naturally, it is absolutely beautiful on a warm summers day and absolutely miserably on a cold wet one!

A great parkland course, who’s relative newness doesn’t detract from it being a fantastic play and location just an hour and a half from Dublin. This beautiful Irish country Estate extends to approx 500 acres with the River Nore shaping its very existence as it dissects the 180-acre golf course. Completed just 30 years ago in 1991 Jack Nicklaus was called in to give it his signature treatment. Mount Juliet is fun to play, it’s takes in the established estate and works with the mass of water to bring that in play too. Measuring 7,000 yards it has been built to stage championship golf. The Irish Open was meant to be played here last year but wasn’t due to Covid. It is a number of years since I played Mount Juliet. I often wonder about changes that might have to happen to improve the course and whether those changes actually have improved it. It seemed pretty special to me when I played there! But what of its name? Several changes in name for the estate have included Waltons Grove and Kendals Grove, depending on who owed the Estate at that time. But as we all enjoy a good love story, it was the Earl of Carrick who named it Mount Juliet after his wife, Lady Julianna Butler, aka Juliet.

Newport Golf Club stands 300 feet above sea level with a yardage from 5814 to 6500. Located in Llwyni Wood the golf holes circumnavigate the woodland in the middle of the course whilst capitalising on the beautiful established trees and gently undulating terrain. ⁠ ⁠ Mature oak trees are the first thing you notice as you start to play Newport GC, it is no coincidence that the club logo is an Oak tree! Certainly, this mature parkland course is one that screams history, with one pondering, if only the trees could talk. ⁠ ⁠ Regarded as one of the finest parkland courses in South Wales the current site of the golf course has grown and matured nurturing this natural look. It also far-reaching views across the landscape and over towards the Bristol Channel. ⁠ ⁠ Parkland courses are often overlooked when visiting the UK in favour of links golf, but playing such a grown up course has its own considerations. ⁠ ⁠ Whilst the mighty oak does dominate many a hole, the woodland is diverse and includes birch and beech too. Bearing in mind its maturity, the golf club also has a natural history group who monitor and report the flora and fauna of the golf course, working in harmony with the green keepers. It is a shapely course, with woodland, sloping greens and the odd ditch or hump across the fairway. There were also some very long holes which could suit the big hitters. ⁠.

The Oxfordshire is not an old course in fact it was only built in 1993. A unique blend of English countryside meeting it’s then Japanese owners requests designed by an American, Rees Jones. Rees Jones of Torres Pines and Pinehurst fame. It is true many a great course has claimed to be an inland links but I think the Oxfordshire is one that can say that with conviction, despite it being based in the middle of the Chilterns. This Rees Jones design beguiles from the first glance with its softly lined fairways. Its wispy grass flirting in the wind beckoning you in. Once you start to play the Oxfordshire, you’re in a different world, only being bought back to reality by an exceptional halfway house at the far end of the course. It isn’t the 9 out,9 in design of some, you are literally at the furthest point from the 5th tee. The halfway house comes into play on a few holes. I always liked playing the par 4,8th hole with the water on the right and the green tantalising you in the distance with its solitary tree teasing you to think big Almost like an island green, the brave can take on the water with their second shot, the sensible follow the fairway round the mouth of the green. There is one hole that most people do talk about when playing The Oxfordshire, the 17th. A long par 5 with an open tee box to hit into oblivion. Placement is key here as it determines the next shot. Over the lake at almost the widest point or go around and play the whole of the par 5. The green is tucked all the way to the other side of the lake. Shallow in its approach back to front with bunkers in play. It is definitely one of those risk and reward shots!

Two unique 9 holes merging to form the traditional 18 holes of golf. This James Braid design dates back to 1905 and is somewhat unusual. ⁠ ⁠ Situated in Morfa Bychan, just 3 miles from Porthmadog the genius is the front nine, whilst not a parkland is best described as heathland. With the back nine being the links we all know and love. ⁠ ⁠ When playing Porthmadog, I remember playing along the estuary, it was windy and the ball wasn’t playing my game! I got up to the 11th green and took stock of where I was. The estuary was in full sight, a light grey bluish colour, with whispy off-white and green long grasses waving in the foreground. To my left was the most beautiful whitewashed stone-built cottage nestled into the valley. I remember remarking to my playing partners that I’d love to live there; wild, rugged and with a great golf course on my doorstep - who wouldn’t! ⁠ ⁠ A friendly club who welcome you with Welsh hospitality If you’re after a unique experience add Porthmadog to your list. If you’re on holiday it’s a great course to get a bit of everything and satisfy those golf withdrawal symptoms. And whilst on holiday in the beautiful North Wales Countryside, think about the Ffestiniog and Highlands Railway steam trains as they chug along as a subtle reminder of yesteryear. ⁠ ⁠ Playing Porthmadog makes you think differently about your round and also about club selection from the differing front to back nine holes. A heathland, a links, dunes, brooks, big greens, great views towards Snowdonia over Cardigan bay- Porthmadog has it all. ⁠.

Originally a nine-hole course the James Braid Queens Course opened in 1919. Later being extended to a full 18 holes in 1925. Often regarded as the little sister to the Kings and the newer PGA Centenary courses. Shorter in length than its big brothers, don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by this par 68 course. It packs a punch with its receptive fairways and great quality greens. Even in the wettest Perthshire weather, those greens seem to hold up well. ⁠ ⁠ In 2017 course realignment bought it back to the original Braid design. The course had gone through a series of renovations to suit the time which meant some bunkers were lost into the rough. Using old imagery the original design was reinstated calling for 89 bunkers being re-built and some drainage work is undertaken. ⁠ ⁠ I recall the 13th, a pretty par 3 with sculptured fairways around heather and water in play. Offset by the backdrop of tall trees looming in the distance. Quite an intimidating hole despite its relatively short length of only 129/140 yards. ⁠ ⁠ The closing hole, aptly called ‘Queen’s Hame’ does entice you across the water to an inviting, reasonably wide fairway, before it softly bends left to the green insight. It has to be said this is one of the most welcoming closing holes. Not least because of the Dormy House looming ever-present on the left as you putt out. ⁠ ⁠ The onsite hotel was refurbished in 2016. This 232 bedroom hotel wraps itself around a central courtyard entrance with its grey, almost gothic in style, granite arms outstretched to envelop you into its warmth. A lovely bar and plenty of food choices are available, so you’ll be spoilt for choice as you ponder the 'what ifs’ of your round on the Queens Course⁠.

Irelands home of golf since 1893 with the original links designed by Old Tom Morris and revisions from Harry Vardon and Harry Colt. The later addition of another golf course, Sandy Hills, in 2003 was designed by Pat Ruddy. With some softening of the design being done by Beau Welling. ⁠ ⁠ Marked differences in the two designs of the two complementary courses are Old Tom routed his course around the dunes, whereas Pat Ruddy went straight through them, presumably where the name Sandy Hills comes from? ⁠ ⁠ Built to lend a test to any golfer Clever tricks of the eye are often in play as the course looks narrow from the tee yet, the landing points carved out of the dunes are surprisingly achievable. With Marram grass lining the fairways keeping the ball in play, is essential for a round of golf you can hang your head high at the 19th. Some of the greens have been cut into the dunes or on elevated plateaus for added interest and testing of ones golf nerve. ⁠ ⁠ Tightly mowed fairways and slick greens and some elevated tees. This course has been built to expand to its maximum length of 7255 yards. But of course, you don’t have to play the back tees! Just elect to play from the tees that work best for you to enjoy this new style links course. Most of the holes run North to South, along the dune ridges and in parallel to the front nine of Old Tom Morris Links. Creating a sense of seclusion with the Muckiest Mountain as the backdrop. ⁠ ⁠ I recall playing down the fairway, just going about my business hitting the ball. I looked up and saw the view of the beach and bay spread out in front of me. It was a breathtaking moment to stop, reflect and enjoy, before being rudely dragged back to tackling that little white ball again! ⁠.

Laid out on a huge limestone outcrop this hilltop course was crafted 360 million years ago. The course offers part sandy links and part acid-heathland, and a combination of the two in some cases, making it one of the driest in Britain. ⁠ ⁠ Located in the South West area of Wales near Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown, near Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes. A favourite haunt of mine as a child; sand sledging down those dunes when we lived nearby. ⁠ ⁠ Once up on the plateau, it does seem to level out a little, but this doesn’t make the play any easier. With pot hole bunkers, grass bunkers, bracken and gorse in play it is sometimes sensible not go for the big hit. Placement of the ball is key as the wind whips around at the top. With generally wide fairways, the playing corridors are defined by the low gorse and bracken, with the latter not at all easy to play from! ⁠ ⁠ Climate, location and geology all have a major influence on the golf course, but being common land it is freely grazed by sheep too. ⁠ ⁠ In June 1995, a tee shot found its way somewhere towards a sheep’s backside to the surprise of the golfer - and the sheep! After fits of giggles watching the sheep walk calmly towards the hole before shaking the ball free some 30 yards closer to the hole. With good ‘sheep’ luck like that, the golfer went on to win his match. ⁠ ⁠ A pretty closing hole with a tee shot view towards a split fairway with gorse on either side. The middle bit is not at all inviting so chose which side you are going to go to the green from on this Par 4. Bearing in mind the approach shot is slightly downhill to a large green in front of the clubhouse. ⁠.

Founded in 1890, The Island GC is one of the first twelve golf clubs in Ireland, and is the third oldest in Dublin, predating Portmarnock by four years. Despite its name, The island is not on an island but on a spur of land with the sea on three sides. For the first 100 years of the club's life, even up until 1973, access to the golf course was via boat, across the estuary from Malahide. In the early days, golfers would be dropped off for their round of golf. A large red and white disc hanging on the side of the clubhouse was the signal to the boatsmen to collect the golfers for their return. If the weather became inclement the only way back was around the inlet. Whilst today this poses no problem, back then it was a long and arduous journey. In fact, The Island is now only 15 minutes from Dublin Airport by road today. ⁠ Described as the definition of Links golf, The Island is one of the finest links courses with Fred Hawtree, Eddie Hackett and more recently Martin Hawtree having stakes in its evolving design. ⁠ ⁠ As the course is naturally nestled between some of the highest sand dunes in golf which is a test in itself for golfers. The introduction of the new front nine (completed 2020), leaves me wanting to go back and play The Island again …. and again. ⁠ ⁠ I loved playing on the greens at The Island, thinking how smooth (and fast) they were, they are a pleasure to play on. ⁠ ⁠ Who would have thought that in 1887 four men and a boat could have had the foresight to build a golf course on this beautiful peninsular. ⁠ A true traditional members golf club with nice friendly people to greet you. ⁠.

In the county of Denbighshire and regarded as one of the best inland golf courses in North Wales, Vale of Llangollen is a sight for sore eyes. Find out how the Vale of Llangollen has a unique pedigree as a golf club? The River Dee is present, although not necessarily in play. It is most noticeable on three holes; with the 9th being regarded as one of the best holes in British Golf at 418/436 yards (SI 5/1). Sure enough, as you stand on the elevated tee, it doesn’t show its true colours until you see where your drive might land. Favouring the large tree on the right, you can just about tuck in before the fairway twists left keeping the River ever-present on the right before finally allowing you a glimpse of the green. A par 4 for men and a par 5 for ladies add to the male vs female friendly battle. Other holes which enjoy the River Dee are the 15th and 16th The finishing hole is a crowd busting one too. An uphill par three often requires a bit more club than the distance of 115/153 yards (SI16/12). A ditch runs across the fairway and the green slopes back to front, so on the green in one is the only option to make a par. All this in front of the elevated patio with golfers watching your every move from their vantage point. It’s a nerve-jangling finishing hole, but definitely worth a bit of banter in the clubhouse afterwards. Llangollen is a pretty nice to visit too, with the River dissecting the town. Famed for hosting the International Music Eisteddfod, a unique annual celebration of world music and dance since 1947.

Founded in 1891 by members from nearby Hoylake, with an initial layout from Old Tom Morris⁠ ⁠ Bobby Jones played his qualifying round at Wallasey for the 1930 Open at Royal Liverpool. Wallasey must have had a lasting effect on Bobby Jones too, as he sat for a portrait painted by one of the members. This portrait ‘Bobby’ still hangs proudly in the lounge to this day. ⁠ ⁠ As you start to play Wallasey, it lures you into a false sense of security with a fairly innocuous straight par 4 hole running alongside the road. ⁠ ⁠ The second hole is famous for a totally different reason. A par 4, almost 90 degree dog leg right, wide enough to take on the corner or keep left and get on in regulation for your second shot. ⁠ Doctor Frank Stableford a member at Wallasey Golf Club at the time came up with the Stableford scoring system on this hole. I wonder if he had a nightmare on hole 1? ⁠ ⁠ You won’t even know about this hole until you clamber over the dunes to the 4th hole and the world appears to just open up ahead of you to a wide open expanse overlooking the sea. On the horizon a multitude of majestic wind turbines quietly going about their business glinting in the sunshine as they sparkle off the sea gently lapping around them. ⁠ ⁠ Wallasey remains one of my all time favourite golf courses to play in the world and I hope to return one day soon. ⁠.

In the beautiful Devonshire moorland countryside is this 18 hole William Herbert Fowler golf course design. Cleverly utilising the naturally occurring tin mines of old as unsuspecting hollows and mounds to catch out even the best of golfers. With vista views over Dartmoor and Cornwall playing Yelverton in Summer 2019 was a delight. ⁠ ⁠ Herbert Fowler was best known as a cricketer. In 1879 he was bitten by the golf bug when playing Westward Ho! In 1904 he turned his hand to Yelverton. ⁠ ⁠ At 600 feet above sea level, Yelverton Golf Club is situated on Roborough Common, land once owned by Sir Francis Drake, on the edge of Dartmoor. With unique features such as the man-made Devonport Leat built in 1793 to bring water into Plymouth. ⁠ ⁠ Wandering around the course are the Dartmoor ponies. ⁠Standing on a few of the tees at Yelverton, I was blown away by the design of each hole stretched out ahead of me. All retained the interest. ⁠The greens played well too, even the practise green in front of the clubhouse was inviting. ⁠ ⁠ After our game we sat in the clubhouse chatting to the members and staff, enjoying a sandwich as I pondered the only if's, the great shots and the diary so I can figure out when I can go back again? ⁠.

Quite often when a golf club is on your doorstep, you don't go to visit for whatever reason. Rodway Hill is on my doorstep, and Im delighted I went to visit. Playing in a county match, other golfers had said it was a rubbish course, so I was keen to take a look myself and draw my own conclusions. It is true the clubhouse is less than salubrious, quite basic in fact, but perfectly functional. During covid times, service is different and this was testimony to this with having to wait to be served for a long time. The front 9 of the course is a little flat with some holes a bit up and down, but the back nine is a different story, in fact any hole that enabled the elevation gave great views over towards Gloucester cathedral. The greens, whilst closely cut were a good test and rolled well. The fairways and tee boxes were Ok, with the fairways being a bit splashy in places, but then it had rained, so I suspect it is on a clay base? All in all, with the autumn colours and the vista views the course was not as bad as I was led to believe and I would go back again in other seasons to see what it is like, but I might avoid winter!

This is my home course and as such maybe I am a little more critical about it, but thats what readers want to see, right? An honest opinion. Ross on Wye is set in a beautiful part of Herefordshire. The course is carved out of trees with, in some cases, little room for error off the tee, but the fairways are wide enough to plot yourself around. The original 9 holes were elsewhere, moving to its current location to create an 18 hole golf course which meanders up and down hill in places in the 70's as such the clubhouse is a little dated from the outside but has recently under gone a full refurbishment inside, which looks a thousand times better! The golf course is set on clay and as such does have draining issues in winter and is prone to drying out in summer, but it is a lovely course to play with really nice people in the bar and pro-shop. it is a very aesthetically pleasing course and does provoke scenes of the Great British countryside, unspoilt and waiting to be discovered Located just off the M50 it is easy access, and is a must for those people wanting to play a good honest parkland, arguably woodland, golf course. it is also a good stop over when coming off the M5 towards south Wales.

Visiting Costa Navarino in this relatively unspoilt yet up and coming part of Greece is a real treat. With two residences on site, I stayed in the Westin, a lovely relaxing hotel to stay in with all the facilities, and amazing food and service. But what sets this location apart are the two golf courses on site. The Dunes is a short walk from the Westin Hotel, so is easy access for a few holes, a practice on the superb putting green or a bash at the range. It is a Bernhard Langer design, not a designer I know a lot about, but after playing the Dunes I am keen to learn more. Hole number 13 is memorable with its necklace of bunkers guarding the green on the right, a slightly narrow entrance from the left as it sweeps towards a large receptive green. That said it doesn't detract from its beauty, its design and its natural layout. The closing hole, a par 5 with its elevated green is a good finishing hole, it isn't right next to the clubhouse as some are, so no embarrassing moments if you land in one of its huge front bunkers. The sand in the bunker is some of the best I have played, this gives you confidence as you enter the grainy abyss. Prior to play, take advantage of the practice facilities, with their free to use Pyramid of golf balls as you hit towards the hills to your hearts content, then relax afterwards in the Flames restaurant in the clubhouse of the Dunes Course, Costa Navarino. Cliche I know, but those Greek salads are the best!

The Bay Course is the second course at Costa Navarino, not that it should be ranked second as it certainly isn't the weaker of the two courses currently available to play at this exceptional resort in Greece, just a 40 minute drive from Kalamata airport. With regular golf transfers from just outside the Dunes clubhouse, so within an easy walk of the 5* Westin Hotel, is the Robert Trent Jones II Bay Course. To me the course design of The Bay Course is not like other RTJ2 courses I have played, to a degree it has been toned down a little but that actually adds to the ability to play and therefore arguably enjoy, as a visitor. Perfect for holiday golf. As the course meanders around the olive trees with amazing glimpses of the ocean from its elevated position, it certainly is a good looking course. Despite saying it isn't a typical RTJ2 course design, there is the odd narrowing and bunker placement giving a firm nod to the course designer. I really did like playing the Bay Course, it was in great condition. I just loved and disliked in equal measures the 8th hole, not because of its length at only 112 metres from the back and 68 metres from the front tees, this Par 3 is just one of those holes that you get a great sense of achievement when you land on the green, but get it marginally wrong and it quickly punishes you with a big uphill lob shot correction shot, back onto the, not so flat, putting surface. It is a love hate hole only softened by the friendliest dogs awaiting your arrival on the tee. With rosemary being used as hedging around the course and in fact around the whole resort, it is easy to see why so many can relax and unwind in such a great location that has it all. I am looking forward to the plans for Costa Navarino, watching it grow into a golf destination all of its own and leading the way for golf and lifestyle in Greece. Well done guys.

It was my second Harry Colt course this week so I was looking forward to the same quality as Moseley GC in Birmingham. The opening hole, a par 5 was a big open expanse with a few established trees not really in play but lining the wide fairway. The course did meander around bit and did provide some interesting holes, a par 3 over a wall, the par 3 14th with views to die for over toward Bristol, but in the main the course was a bit disappointing with a few holes of nothingness ahead. A public pathway dissects the course and Bath racecourse is right next door. being on the hill it can be windy but the views were good.

A classic Harry Colt design course just a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, England. The condition when played at the start of autumn was great with the fairways being some of the best I'd played this year. The clubhouse was still partially closed due to Covid-19 with necessary measures in place to ensure the visitors safely and that of the staff. The 5th is the hardest hole on the course and was an interesting hole over water, but you played off mats, which are not my favourite t the best of times! The 7th is a long par 5 at 540 years off the back and 466 off the front tees. The patio at the back allows great views across the course. An established parkland course, water in play, large trees and long, not always straight fairways with easy access to the city centre and the airport who would have thought a 120 year old course would be so close to Birmingham.

There are just 9 holes to play at Sea Cliff Golf Resort & Spa in Zanzibar. Situated about 40 mins from the main airport the resort offers more than golf, but it certainly satisfies the golfers amongst us who might not be able to take multiple holidays and want to combine their golf break with a family or couples holiday. This might not be the place for the avid golfer, but it certainly is a good one for golfers to think about when they want a bit more than their golf Being a tropical course does mean it has its challenges; when it rains it really does rain, equally when it is sunny the greens are a challenge to manage, but in fairness for a nine hole golf course it was certainly in decent condition on the date I visited at the end of their wet season (November 2019) I used their on site hire clubs, it has to be said they were not the most high tech, but were OK for a resort offering and all seemed to be branded clubs. Obviously with all of the rain brings lush green grass, couple this with the views over the Indian Ocean, one should be able to just kick back and relax with a Kilimanjaro beer in the lovely club house overlooking the private beach and ocean beyond as the sun goes down If you want to watch a visual, please check out my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdGpxFnd1rPsfuoO5ivEOg

Situated in Mie Prefecture, Japan, I have been lucky to I visited Nemu Golf Club twice, at different times of the year. Both were amazing in different way, such is the organic scenery of seasonal Japan. Situated around the natural inlet of Ago Bay, and having recently undertaken a redesign to capture those sea glimpse moments as you navigate your way around this par 72 6,768 yard course. You might be forgiven to thinking this would be a links course, it is not, it is a carefully, thoughtfully planned golf course maximise the natural terrain. The course played well on both occasions, with good sized bunkers and greens and the odd bit of water to navigate makes for an interesting and playable course. As you round the corner to be met with the Ago Bay and its contrasting water colours to the lush greens is something golfers dreams are made of. More visuals and details on You Tube - 'Kicking around in Kansai' (youtube.com/c/travellingladygolfer)

I have had the pleasure of playing Tsu Country Club twice, at different times of the year with local people and by myself. Located in Mie Prefecture in Japan, this parkland course is set amongst the hills and offers fantastic views as you play the course with its dramatic elevations. Careful thought provoking bunkering allows for the unwary to be caught out, with large receptive greens that keep you on your toes if you are too complacent! Quality condition throughout make this a great place to stay and play The on-site Katada Lodge allows for fantastic views down the 18th and into the distance. The Japanese have a unique and sincere approach to hospitality with exceptional food, at Tsu you can have the Teppan-yaki lunch option. Being able to visit at different times of the year enables one to appreciate the changing seasons; the fairways are lush greens whilst the rough has turned a vibrant yellow, coupled with contrasting colour changing trees thats sure to brings out the photographer in us all. Review bought to you by The Travelling Lady Golfer More visuals and details on my Youtube channel: 'Kicking around in Kansai' (youtube.com/c/travellingladygolfer).

Previously named OGM Excellent Golf club, a recent change of named saw the OGM prefix being dropped. Located in Mie Prefecture in Japan, Ise Otori golf course at Excellent resort plays like a wide open and welcoming American style layout. Lots of wide fairways, beautifully maintained clean bunkers and water in play. Large well maintained greens, especially over to an island green, are most welcome. Overall, the course was in excellent condition when I played on my arrival day to Japan in September 2019 Sadly the clubhouse does lack some atmosphere, but the golf course is lovely. Bought to you by the Travelling Lady Golfer More images and video on: youtube.com/c/travellingladygolfer

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