The best golf courses in the British Isles
2. Best golf courses in Britain – Royal County Down
County Down, Northern Ireland
Another Old Tom Morris original. It dates back to the 19th century and while his work has evolved since – and Donald Steel completely redesigned the 16th hole a few years ago – the course still plays true to its roots.
It’s beautiful, subtle – though the trademark hairy bunkers are anything but – and has fast, firm greens, from the slightly domed centres of which the ball invariably seems to glide away. It is the greatest test of links golf in the world.
Dan Murphy
Dan loves links golf, which doesn't mean he is very good at it. He is a four-handicapper at Alwoodley. A qualified journalist and senior editor with 25 years’ experience, he was the long-time editor of NCG. His passion is golf courses and he is the founding editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings. He loves nothing more than discovering and highlighting courses that are worthy of greater recognition.
