Royal Troon may be hosting the 145h Open Championship, but it is by no means all that the South Ayrshire area has to offer for the golfer. We’ve had a look at what we think are the Top 5 links courses to play once you’ve taken on Royal Troon.
The Links Course at The Grand National, Alabama.
“Apparently, some people think golf for life is a good thing," said David Feherty as he launched 'Free Golf For Life. "I’d be hoping to be eligible for parole at some stage but, hey, to each his own." Mr Feherty, you'll say anything!!
You know you’re playing on truly the finest golf course in the world when, on a brand new track you're playing better than you have for years.. Las Colinas: Golfing Mecca for this dude...
Lofoten Links Golf Course, on the island of Simsøya in Norway, is a spectacular golf course. From the end of May to the end of July the course is open 24 hours a day and you can golf in the midnight sun. Imagine seeing the Norther Lights whilst playing golf?
Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, Alicante, Spain Hole 16 Par 4 365 yards
Did you know that The Old Course at St. Andrews was originally built to be played in two different directions? Tom Doak knew this and, with a little help from English architect Tom Simpson, he's creating something very similar in Michigan called The Loop.
And there was little old me thinking the third at Coombe Wood was a tight tee shot. Check this out...
Playing golf this weekend? Couple of extra days off work? If you’ve making your own brekkie before you hit the fairways how about trying this little beauty. Simple to make and goes down like Diego Costa.
The new Mazda MX-5. Just you, your golf clubs and an exceptionally cool ride...
You Little Beauty: Royal Ashdown Forest.... We want to play with the Common People.
Livin' the life out east... what's not to like?
