24. Royal Troon Old – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Royal Troon's Old golf course in Scotland has been ranked number 24 in Golf Monthly's top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Royal Troon Old

Architect: Willie Fernie/James Braid Stats: 6,641 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £175 for one round on the Old Course which includes one round on the Portland Course Visitor information: Welcome Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only (April-October) W: royaltroon.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 24 (no change) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: New championship tees at the 15th and 16th - new fairway bunker on the right of the 15th

Panellists' Comments: "Home of the most exhilarating shot in Scottish golf"; "If the wind is up bring plenty of balls"; "Wonderful stretch of par 4s from 9 to 13"; "A fantastic course that is very deserving of hosting the Open."

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