What are the best links courses in the UK?

Question

Am mainly interested in the North West of England, but thought I'd open it up to all of the UK for interest.

Answer 1

Well if you are going to cross the Irish Sea - the Royal County Down in Northern Ireland is considered one of the best links courses in the world. WorldGolfs review here: http://www.worldgolf.com/course-reviews/ireland/royal-county-down.htm
and there are plenty other reviews online.

It's not cheap, or easy, but if you make the trip over the Irish Sea, I recommend you also check out the course at Ardglass for a less expensive but also challenging links course in a beautiful location.

Answer 2

Not too far from the North West of England, hop across the border and try three great courses - Caernarfonshire (Conwy) Golf Club which was used for Final Qualifying for this years open championship, Royal St Davids in Harlech (used for top Amateur events each year) and Aberdyfi - the best greens anywhere. Once you have tried them visit the 27 holes at Nefyn - outstanding golf and amazing views.

Answer 3

Carnoustie and Turnberry are two of the more famous ones in Scotland. The former is NE Scotland so pretty far away. The latter is SW Scotland, nearer but expensive.

SW Scotland's Ayrshire coast has an abundance of Links courses, some accessible through the local council. Look at the websites for North and South Ayshire councils for details.

Answer 4

Although it is a fair way from the northwest, do yourself a favour and play at Saunton Golf Club in North Devon near Ilfracombe. Two great links courses, both a great challenge. Just down the road there is The Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westwood Ho! which is near Bideford. You will not be disappointed.

Answer 5

in the North West of England, probably the Royal Liverpool in Hoylake where the British open was held but out of Britain the K club in ireland or st andrews

Answer 6

Not sure about the UK, but two of the best links courses in the world are in south-west Ireland: Waterville and Ballybunion, both regularly played by world class professionals

http://www.waterville-insight.com/golf.html

http://www.ballybuniongolfclub.ie/

Answer 7

i live in the north east of scotland..its mayby a fair bit away for you to travel but these golf course's are fantastic..if you came up for a holiday for a week..a round a day at these course's

royal montrose.. par 71.. its a mjestic layout.and great skill will be needed for a good score here £40 per round..there is also the broomfield course which is another good test for £18 also in montrose.

royal aberdeen..par 70.. this course is in the top 50 in the world a trully fantastic course its in amazing condition with super slick greens' long par fours' plenty of bunker's(deep one's to) beutiful scenary..not cheap thou £80 per round week days £120 weekends

murcar..par 71..10 min drive from aberdeen this course aint a monster unlike royal aberdeen but its in the same condition and your biggest problem here is the wind £60 per round

cruden bay gc..par 72 the pick of the bunch a true gem 15 miles north of aberdeen demanding the skill of power'placement'fine judgement and amazing views this gc is in the top 150 in the world its amazing

there are also lots more links course within 20 mile's of aberdeen all worth a round but not so dear in price..also the moray coast has championship course to play

all of the above course's has website's i advice you to take a look at them

Answer 8

come over the Irish sea and try out royal portrush. very good little course that will give a great challenge to a scratch golfer never mind one with a decent handicap

Answer 9

Probs St Andrews! Troon, Turnburrry! etc!...

Answer 10

AYRSHIRE SCOTLAND - TURNBERRY AND TROON have British open golf courses as well as other fantastic link courses.