Courses

We've played and reviewed literally hundreds of courses around the world ­ and this is where you can start planning your next trip

Classic

Woking

Dan Murphy visits the oldest heathland course – and the first to feature strategic hazards More:

The European

The European, in County Wicklow, Ireland, is a course like no other. Dan Murphy enjoyed its modern take on links themes and asked its creator and designer, Pat Ruddy, to explain all More:

St Annes Old Links

Dan Murphy says that St Annes Old Links should be part of any trip to the Lytham area if authentic links golf is what you are looking for More:

Montrose

Montrose, on Scotland’s east coast, is one of the oldest courses in the world. Dan Murphy relished its traditional links challenge More:

Murcar

This Aberdonian links is about to celebrate its centenary, but despite being a joy to play it never quite gets the credit it deserves, says Dan Murphy More:

Boat of Garten

This James Braid masterpiece is located between Aviemore and Inverness in the Highlands. Mark Townsend believes it is the ultimate hidden gem More:

Fulford

Will Spence visits the York favourite that regularly played host to the star names of the European Tour in years gone by More:

Killarney

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club boasts three championship courses – and the Killeen is the star attraction More:

Hunstanton

Subtle, testing and traditional, Hunstanton, on the Norfolk coast, is a links that continues to delight. Dan Murphy explains what makes this such a special place to visit More:

The Belfry

The Brabazon offers the club player a rare opportunity to experience the kind of conditions usually reserved for professional tournaments, says Dan Murphy More:

Tralee

This Co Kerry seaside spectacular has only existed in its current form for 25 years but is already established as one of Ireland's finest tests More:

The Island

You may not hear much about The Island, but Dan Murphy says it belongs in the same bracket of Irish links courses as nearby Portmarnock More:

Prestwick

Prestwick is where the first Open was played 150 years ago. Dan Murphy says its charm has timeless appeal More:

Hankley Common

Dan Murphy visited Hankley Common, undoubtedly one of the finest of Surrey's heathland courses More:

Remedy Oak

Remedy Oak is less than five years old but has caused quite a stir. Dan Murphy savoured a memorable experience More: