from the experts in Golf Holidays
✍️ Tommy Eatenton | ⏰ 8 min read
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Arguably some of the best golf holidays are had in the UK and Ireland.
You will find multiple Championship links on the Kent coast and the rolling sand dunes of Southport offer courses of the highest calibre. The dramatic, natural terrain that Scotland is blessed with seems as though it were designed for the purpose of creating golf courses of unparalleled beauty and challenge.
Ireland is home to around a quarter of all the natural links courses on the planet which have a huge amount of character. Then there is Wales, with miles of charming coastline and acres of untouched countryside, full of hidden gems.
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Potentially the most picturesque golf course in Scotland, on a sunny day the Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry is nothing short of glorious. Watched over by the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse, The Ailsa has a rich history to match the phenomenal views.
Four Open Championships have been played here, none as intense as the 'Duel in the Sun' in 1977 between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, one of the greatest spectacles in the history of the event.
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| Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course facts | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Length | 7,204 yards |
| Par | 70 |
| Designed by | Willie Fernie, Mackenzie Ross, Martin Ebert |
| Established | 1906 |
| Hosted The Open | 4 times (1997, 1986, 1994, 2009) |
| Hosted Women's Open | 2 times (2002, 2015) |
| Where to stay | Ayrshire Coast, Turnberry Resort |
"The 9th hole is up there with the very best par-3 you'll ever play."
Rob (UK & Ireland Team: Handicap 16)
Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Rob about playing this course.
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Golf is a very popular sports across the United Kingdom (UK). England has the highest number of registered golf courses with a total of 2270, followed by Scotland with 614 courses, Ireland has 494 and Wales has 186 courses.
The UK & Ireland is home to a host of excellent golf courses that won't break the bank. Few of these top-rated golf courses will be available to play for less than £100 in the high or summer season but you can play the likes of Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Hankley Common, Royal Porthcawl and Woodhall Spa in the winter or low season for less than £100 making for a truly memorable day on the course.
There are numerous golf courses that are restricted to members and their guests. These include Queenwood, Wisley, Beaverbrook and Wentworth all located in Surrey and Loch Lomond in Scotland. Some courses such as Ardfin require you to stay on a night to gain access to the course.
Handicap: 14
Favourite Course: Twenty Ten at Celtic Manor
My 'Expert' areas: England, Scotland & Wales
Best trip I've done: Gleneagles
Where my next trip is to: Le Golf National
Give Tommy a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf break.
UK & Ireland Golf Expert