1. Muirfield – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012
Muirfield Golf Course in Scotland has been ranked the number one golf course in Golf Monthly's Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012
Architect: Harry Colt, with recent changes by Martin Hawtree Stats: 6,728 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £195 for 18 holes, £250 for 36 Visitor information: Tuesday and Thursday only, must book in advance W: muirfield.org.uk 2010 Ranking: 1 (no change) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: Changes to 15 holes in preparation for the 2013 Open Championship
Panellists' Comments: "Superbly crafted test of golf that asks you to hit every shot in the book"; "Muirfield may not have the picture postcard views of County Down or Turnberry but the course's innate tranquility allows you to concentrate on the task in hand - a good job as it's a searching examination of your golf game"; "Surprisingly visitor friendly, from practice ground to locker rooms the facilities are absolutely first class."
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