Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Yep, they are nice as well.
Most scenic golf courses in Great Britain
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Yep, they are nice as well.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I'm putting in our club, The East Renfrewshire. Some of the views from around the courses are outstanding, especially from the 13th tee but also from the 8th, 9th and 14th.
http://www.eastrengolfclub.co.uk/
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http://www.eastrengolfclub.co.uk/
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TBH i can't think of many places that have better views than from my home Course Nairn.
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
I will be there in August. Roll on !!
srixon 1
Journeyman Pro
The view of the mansion from the 18th at the Rolls of Monmouth is pretty good.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
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I can, Castle Stuart to start
The view at Nairn is overrated :rofl:
no you can see Inverness from CS thats a real Eyesore
Foxholer
Blackballed
View from the 14th tee at Roxburgh is pretty special!
I've dabbled several times with an 'ultimate' composite course, either challenging or scenic! Not actually a huge fan of 'challenging' first couple, but Miurfield 1st and Carnoustie 2nd would be my pics. Hankley's 1st would be a candidate for most scenic, with Wentworth East's 2nd a 'shoe in' for most scenic 2nd!
I've dabbled several times with an 'ultimate' composite course, either challenging or scenic! Not actually a huge fan of 'challenging' first couple, but Miurfield 1st and Carnoustie 2nd would be my pics. Hankley's 1st would be a candidate for most scenic, with Wentworth East's 2nd a 'shoe in' for most scenic 2nd!
richart
Major Champion
Ardglass 1st would be on my composite list.:thup:
Foxholer
Blackballed
Not played it, so can't comment.
But you place's 1st was/is pretty high on both my lists too - as is your 18th!! And a few others!
Plenty of Harry Colt holes on both my potential lists, particularly Par 3s!
richart
Major Champion
Ist is a very pretty hole, and I think the 18th is a stunner. Harry knew what he was about.:thup:
r0wly86
Head Pro
England - one of Thurlestone or Bigbury, two courses either side of Bantham beach and bay (my favourite beach) and overlooking Burgh Island.
Scotland - not played many but Aberfoyle in the Trussochs is incredibly scenic, a but different as most courses mentioned are costal, but the course covered in heather and loomed over by a few Bens is incredible.
Wales - never had the pleasure
Scotland - not played many but Aberfoyle in the Trussochs is incredibly scenic, a but different as most courses mentioned are costal, but the course covered in heather and loomed over by a few Bens is incredible.
Wales - never had the pleasure
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Dragons tooth up near Fort Bill was a cracker for views as well.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
It's not bad, I've also played one of the most northern on the mainland at Durness and the views there pretty spectacular too.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
I'll of course give you a big +1 for East Ren.
HughJars
Q-School Graduate
Good to know, have booked a week in Harris next July, was planning giving this a looksee.
Before seeing this though, Boat of Garten.
stefanovic
Medal Winner
Good recommendations. Especially Harris. But when I went there it was blowing a gale and didn't play it. But Faldo played it and I imagine they still play for the Faldo Fiver.
I'll also mention for England - Dunstanburgh in Northumberland. At the far end of the course are the dramatic ruins of the castle.
For Wales - Newport in Pembrokeshire, beneath the Presceli Hills and adjacent to the beach and sea cliffs.
For Scotland - Isle of Arran. This is my favourite destination. 7 courses and all scenic. Brodick, Lamlash, Whiting Bay, Shiskine, Machrie, Lochranza, Corrie. My favourite (but please keep this quiet as I hate queues) is Lochranza. You can buy a pass to play them all, but if you ask for a twilight round at some courses the pass may not be good value. The ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick is not expensive with a car and it takes an hour and feels like a cruise.
http://www.lochranzagolf.com/
The deer will also keep you company.
If you have time, take the shorter ferry off Arran from Lochranza to Kintyre and play Carradale, Isle of Gigha, Isle of Seil, and Tarbert.
I'll also mention for England - Dunstanburgh in Northumberland. At the far end of the course are the dramatic ruins of the castle.
For Wales - Newport in Pembrokeshire, beneath the Presceli Hills and adjacent to the beach and sea cliffs.
For Scotland - Isle of Arran. This is my favourite destination. 7 courses and all scenic. Brodick, Lamlash, Whiting Bay, Shiskine, Machrie, Lochranza, Corrie. My favourite (but please keep this quiet as I hate queues) is Lochranza. You can buy a pass to play them all, but if you ask for a twilight round at some courses the pass may not be good value. The ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick is not expensive with a car and it takes an hour and feels like a cruise.
http://www.lochranzagolf.com/
The deer will also keep you company.
If you have time, take the shorter ferry off Arran from Lochranza to Kintyre and play Carradale, Isle of Gigha, Isle of Seil, and Tarbert.
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MegaSteve
Tour Winner
For Wales I'd just about give Tenby the nod over Royal St David's...
And, for Scotland Traigh shades Crail...
Only played a limited number of courses over the bridge and above the wall so my choices are fairly limited...
Struggling to make a choice, for England, as just as I make up my mind I remember another course that clouds making the choice...
And, for Scotland Traigh shades Crail...
Only played a limited number of courses over the bridge and above the wall so my choices are fairly limited...
Struggling to make a choice, for England, as just as I make up my mind I remember another course that clouds making the choice...
stefanovic
Medal Winner
While golf is a metaphor for frustration, it should also be fun.
I'm also interested in the most fun holes on courses. Is it possible to get up to 18 in total?
I think similar criteria should apply, on scenic courses in England, Wales and Scotland.
I'll throw in a few.
Brodick (Arran) 4th Hole. A par 3 over the Rosa Burn.
Royal Tarlair (Macduff) 13th Hole (Clivet). The green is over the sea and on a cliff promontory.
Llandrindod Wells. 18th Hole is down into a dip then over a road, but as a par 4 it can be driven.
I'm also interested in the most fun holes on courses. Is it possible to get up to 18 in total?
I think similar criteria should apply, on scenic courses in England, Wales and Scotland.
I'll throw in a few.
Brodick (Arran) 4th Hole. A par 3 over the Rosa Burn.
Royal Tarlair (Macduff) 13th Hole (Clivet). The green is over the sea and on a cliff promontory.
Llandrindod Wells. 18th Hole is down into a dip then over a road, but as a par 4 it can be driven.
