The course that we regard as England's very finest links first hit The Open rota in 1954, since then it has hosted a further eight stagings of the championship
Courses
Carnoustie Championship Course Review
Carnoustie will examine every element of your game and call for length and accuracy, strategic thinking, nerve and stamina
Royal County Down Golf Club Championship Course Review
Dating back to the 1880s, the birth of this fabulous links coincided with the building of a railway line that made the local town a popular holiday destination
Muirfield Course Review
Playing as it does in two loops, the layout at Muirfield on the edge of Gullane is unusual for a Scottish links
Castle Stuart Golf Links Course Review
Castle Stuart is a visual feast both internally and externally over the Moray Firth to the Black Isle
Rye Golf Club Old Course Review
A historic layout that was the first creation of Harry Colt, who was also the club's first captain
St Andrews Old Course Review
Out and back past some of the most famous landmarks in the game, every hole elicits memories of past champions and championships
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Course Review
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club Course Review - The two-time Open host is a classic links that can be seriously tough in the wind
Trump Turnberry Resort Ailsa Course Review
The Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry Resort is an incredible place to play
The Berkshire Golf Club Blue Course Review
This Herbert Fowler design is a layout demanding precise ball striking if one is to find the immaculately maintained putting surfaces
Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club Course Review
James Braid's links poses a fine test on this famous coast where S&A continues to impress amid strong competition
Gullane Golf Club No.1 Course Review
With views over the Firth of Forth and a selection of memorable holes, it received significant praise when hosting the 2015 Scottish Open
Hunstanton Golf Club Course Review
This excellent Norfolk links has been much improved over the last few years thanks to extensive changes overseen by Martin Hawtree
St Andrews New Course Review
St Andrews New Course Review - The sister course to the Old is held in high regard, with some hailing it a stronger test
Liphook Golf Club Course Review
A beautiful ride through the heather, via some of the finest putting surfaces of any inland course in GB&I
Blairgowrie Golf Club Rosemount Course Review
This is a wonderful James Braid layout set in beautiful Perthshire woodland with a hint of the heath
Woburn Golf Club Marquess’ Course Review
The youngest of Woburn's courses has become a firm favourite and was loved by the pros at the 2015 British Masters
Saunton Golf Club West Course Review
Some highly memorable holes played over distinctive rolling terrain, through and around striking dunes
Cruden Bay Golf Club Championship Course Review
Cruden Bay Golf Club Championship Course Review - An old-style links with some wonderful vantage points
Aberdovey Golf Club Course Review
Old-fashioned links at its best with very attractive rough-edged bunkers