No 5 - Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale is an Open venue favourite boasting a great challenge, and a rich history. The design is incredibly challenging with each hole beautifully framed
No 6 - Ballybunion - Old
Ballybunion Old course offers an excellent all-round test. This famous County Kerry links is thoroughly deserving of a spot in our top 10
No 7 - Carnoustie - Championship
Carnoustie hosted Padraig Harrington’s thrilling Open Championship victory in 2007. It's hard to think of a sterner – or fairer – test of golf in the British Isles
No 8 - Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns is a fantastic design and an enjoyable experience no matter what you score. The credit for that must go to architect Kyle Phillips.
No 9 - Waterville
Waterville features a beautifully balanced layout with some jaw-dropping scenery. Visitors can expect a warm welcome
No 10 - Royal Lytham & St Annes
Royal Lytham & St Annes is a true links requiring solid accurate play. The course is in superb condition, and the clubhouse is a real experience in itself
No 11 - Lahinch - Old
Lahinch sits just outside the Top 10, but the recent Hawtree renovation work makes this links a must-play. Some of the views are truly inspiring
No 12 - Royal St George's
Royal St George’s golf course is set in a real natural landscape, and really does test every aspect of your game unrelentingly
