2024 was a year that saw our panellists travelling around England, but what are their favourite non-English golf courses?
Like England, there are some stunning links courses across Scotland, Wales and Ireland, some of which our panellists have mentioned.
There were plenty of mentions for courses and resorts further afield as well, with venues in Europe and even around the world also getting their nominations!
What have our panellists gone for, then? And do you agree? Check out their favourite non-English golfing venues below…
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What are our panellists’ favourite non-English courses?
Unsurprisingly, there were many British selections. In Scotland, Muirfield and North Berwick were popular choices…
Mike Robertson: Muirfield. The opulence of the lunch and clubhouse is one thing, but the course is as understated and classy it gets.
David Walker: Muirfield, incredible routing and perfect turf and impeccable conditioning
Steve Carroll: North Berwick – It’s Disneyland for golfers with iconic holes and some sensational views. I never get tired of playing there.
Craig Redston: North Berwick
Neil White: North Berwick
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There were also others, including some Open Championship venues!
Craig Morrison: Comrie has a magical nine-holer. Give me a James Braid course on a Scottish hillside and I am happy.
Joss Powick: Royal Troon. Attending the 1989 Open is where golf began for me.
Dove Jones: The Castle Course at St Andrews
Steve Watton: So many, especially in Scotland. Special mention to Turnberry and Royal Dornoch
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There were also plenty of choices in both Wales and Ireland, with new and old courses receiving mentions!
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Chris Myatt: Bull Bay – A rugged hilltop layout with a Irish sea backdrop that feels untouched from its birth
Daniel Meredith: Royal County Down
Pat O’Connor: Royal County Down
Neil White: Royal Portrush – so many wonderful memories there
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Greg Webber: I played Royal Porthcawl for the first time last year and really enjoyed it
Chris Healey: Waterville, Ireland
Lewis Marr: Waterville
Ed Battye: If you asked me to show you an example of everything I love about a golf course then I’d take you for a round at Lahinch.
Dan Murphy: I fell for St Patrick’s Links at Rosapenna in a way I’ve never previously done for a new course – it’s the real deal
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What about further afield? Some of our panellists also have favourites in Europe and the rest of the world too…
David Elliott: Le Golf National
Georgie Gould: Fancourt (The Links)
Dan Gould: Quinta do Lago South
Andi White: Oakland Hills, tough course but great fairways and very fast greens.
Jim Banting: Valderrama
Neil Gray: Vidauban – a fantastic layout in a beautiful part of Southern France
Philip Bedford: Lofoten Links in Norway – simply stunning
Chris Griffiths: Lofoten Links, Norway
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And finally, there were some panellists that weren’t able to just give one answer when it came to their favourite courses outside of England…
Michael Verity: Elie, Royal Adelaide
Jason Ling: Loch Lomond or Finca Cortesin
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