The most spectacular courses in the British Isles
1. Old Head
Cork, Ireland
Hanging on to the very southernmost extremity of Ireland by little more than a thread of land, Old Head is, quite simply, in a category of its own when it comes to drama. Many other courses claim to offer clifftop drama but none come near to the scale of Old Head. Vertiginous drops, carries over the Atlantic Ocean and greens hard by the cliff tops – Old Head has it all.
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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.