The Best 18 Golf Holes In The World

Simon Holt talks us through his favourite 18 golf holes from around the world.

The Best 18 Golf Holes In The World
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Sam Tremlett
By Sam Tremlett
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Simon Holt talks us through his favourite 18 golf holes from around the world.

The Best 18 Golf Holes In The World

In this video Neil Tappin is joined by Simon Holt.

Simon has travelled the world playing the game's most treasured courses and he selects his favourite 18 holes from the ones he has played. He includes choices from around the world in this truly eclectic line-up of amazing golf holes.

Now of course this is not a definitive list of the best 18 golf holes in the world, instead use this as a conversation starter and if there are any holes you think Simon has missed out, do not hesitate to let us know via our Golf Monthly social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Before we start we should acknowledge that Simon said the holes he selected had to be that number of hole at the respective course, and once he used one golf course, he could not use a hole from there again.

1. Machrihanish

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2. National Golf Links of America

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3. Tara-iti

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(Joann Dost)

4. Cruden Bay

(Cruden Bay Golf Club)

5. New South Wales

(New South Wales Golf Club)

6. Royal Melbourne (West)

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7. Pine Valley

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8. Pebble Beach

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9. Royal County Down

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10. Sunningdale (Old)

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11. Shinnecock Hills

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12. Augusta National

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13. North Berwick

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14. Royal Dornoch

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15. Ohoopee Match Club

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16. Cypress Point

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17. St Andrews

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18. Muirfield

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Sam Tremlett
Sam Tremlett
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A golfer for most of his life, Sam is Golf Monthly's E-commerce Editor.

Working with golf gear and equipment over the last six years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes. 

He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate and informative reviews and buying advice. This takes the form of buying guides, reviews, supporting gear content as well as creating deal content.

This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for, at a good price.


Sam now spends most of his time testing and looking after golf gear content for the website, whilst he is also responsible for all content related to golf apparel. 

Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and many more.


Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap. 


Sam's What's In The Bag: 

Driver: Cobra LTDxLS (9 degrees) 

Fairway Wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees), Nike Covert Tour 2.0 (19 degrees) 

Irons (4-PW): Titleist AP2 

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 54˚, 58˚ 

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 

Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond

Shoes: G/FORE Gallivanter/Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 3/Cuater The Ringer
(For off the course he goes for Nike Jordan 1 Low G shoes as well)

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