20. Ganton – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Ganton golf course in England has been ranked number 20 in Golf Monthly's top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Ganton

Architect: Tom Chisolm with subsequent improvements by Tom Dunn, Harry Vardon, Ted Ray, JH Taylor, James Braid, Harold Hilton, Harry Colt, Alister Mackenzie, Tom Simpson, CK Cotton and M Ebert Stats: 6,935 yds, par 72, SSS 74 GF: 18 holes £73, 36 holes £88 Visitor information: Any day of the week by prior arrangement W: gantongolfclub.com 2010 Ranking: 23 (up 3) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: On-going work with Martin Ebert on re-bunkering and adding new championship tees on a rolling improvements programme started in 2011

Panellists' Comments: "For peace and tranquillity on the golf course, Ganton cannot be surpassed"; "The bunkers are spectacular in their formation, difficulty and cunning"; "This is a golf course where finesse and accuracy are the main criteria - a pleasure to play on one of, if not the, finest inland courses in UK and Ireland" ; "Great to play at any time of the year but bring your A-game."

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