I have played here only twice in six years. The first time it was in poor condition but the second time, which was recently, it was in great condition. I can't believe its par of 70, as I am a 3 handicap and I got nowhere near my playing handicap - and I played well that day. The course layout is a real test of golf! Take plenty of golf balls! Water comes into play on every hole!
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From No. 11 on the Old Course at St. Andrews to other remarkable par 3s, good things come in small packages at Scotland and Ireland's most legendary par 3s. Some of these famous - and infamous - short holes have been immortalized in the British Open. Others have earned their reputation as original and influential holes to be duplicated all over the world. In the end, it's easy to see that Scotland and Ireland boast many of golf's most influential par 3s.
With fewer than 200 true links golf courses worldwide, it's amazing to find two good ones in close proximity. But that's exactly what you get with Seapoint Golf Club and Baltray Links in County Louth, Ireland. Seapoint has one of the finest trio of finishing holes in golf, and Baltray has arguably the best seaside run in Ireland. If you're looking for excellent links golf, you won't want to miss these two Irish gems.
With around 30 golf courses lining its beaches, the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain is getting known as the Costa del Golf. This sunny area underwent a course-building boom in the late 1980s, and more tracks are going up every year to keep up with the demand. Indeed, Costa del Sol has become a year-round golf destination, making it an excellent place for people seeking surprisingly good deals on luxury golf-real estate.
With around 30 golf courses lining its beaches, the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain is getting known as the Costa del Golf. This sunny area underwent a course-building boom in the late 1980s, and more tracks are going up every year to keep up with the demand. Indeed, Costa del Sol has become a year-round golf destination, making it an excellent place for people seeking surprisingly good deals on luxury golf-real estate.
The drive from St. Andrews to Dornoch through the Scottish Highlands takes about four hours without stops. But if you're driving through the Highlands without stopping, you're a fool. The northern region is incredibly beautiful, filled with little gems all along the A9 and A96 highway begging you to pull over and have a look. So on your next golf trip to Scotland, make sure to take a day off for a leisurely drive up to the Highlands.
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Most golfers who've played Christy O'Connor Jr.'s new course at Headfort Golf Club in Kells, Ireland, agree it's his best work. Nearly as scenic as it is difficult, the design is the example to which all his other efforts will be compared. But be warned: You might need to stiff a 2 iron like O'Connor to tame this beast. With water on 11 holes and several intimidating carries, O'Connor's new course could hand your game a reality check.
Golf then beer or beer then golf? That will likely be the main question on your mind as you travel the 50 miles from Prague to Plzen, Czech Republic, home of the new Golf Park Plzen and the birthplace of Pilsner Urquell. Opened in 2004, Golf Park Plzen is a narrow, tree-and water-filled golf course where trouble lurks on nearly every hole, so you'll probably want to postpone your rounds until after your round.
Visible in the distance from the 10th tee at Portugal's Oitavos Golf Club, the Cabo de Roca lighthouse has stood for centuries, a signal to ships that they've reached continental Europe. Since 2001, it's also been a beacon for one of Europe's hottest golf regions, the Portuguese Riviera, where Oitavos is arguably the king. Host of the European Tour's 2005 Portuguese Open, Oitavos has gained reputation as the top course on Portugal's 'Golf Coast.'
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