Okay, it's a slightly overused phrase, but after a discussion in the office it's quite difficult to define it so concisely and precisely any other way.
Anyway, hidden gems. We're putting together a big feature on them later in the year and are after your expert and considered opinion on what are the true hidden gems either in your area or that you've visited on your travels.
The kind of course we're looking for is the type that wouldn't be considered one of the top three, four or five in a given area (depending on county size), isn't in our Top 100, isn't a resort course, doesn't cost a fortune to play (although cheapness shouldn't be the over-riding factor), and is just the type of relatively unsung course you would want to play again the instant your round has finished, or that you find yourself booking a second round on later in the week on holiday because you just have to play it again before you go home.
We have a reasonably comprehensive shortlist, but despite playing a good number of courses between us, there will always be areas we know less about than others, and pockets of the UK & Ireland where our playing experience is more limited.
So please feel free to fire some names our way - one or two suggestions please, rather than long lists - and we'll consider them for inclusion in the final feature, although some will inevitably eventually miss out as the shortlist is certain to exceed the available space.
Anyway, hidden gems. We're putting together a big feature on them later in the year and are after your expert and considered opinion on what are the true hidden gems either in your area or that you've visited on your travels.
The kind of course we're looking for is the type that wouldn't be considered one of the top three, four or five in a given area (depending on county size), isn't in our Top 100, isn't a resort course, doesn't cost a fortune to play (although cheapness shouldn't be the over-riding factor), and is just the type of relatively unsung course you would want to play again the instant your round has finished, or that you find yourself booking a second round on later in the week on holiday because you just have to play it again before you go home.
We have a reasonably comprehensive shortlist, but despite playing a good number of courses between us, there will always be areas we know less about than others, and pockets of the UK & Ireland where our playing experience is more limited.
So please feel free to fire some names our way - one or two suggestions please, rather than long lists - and we'll consider them for inclusion in the final feature, although some will inevitably eventually miss out as the shortlist is certain to exceed the available space.
