The course absolutely lived up to its reputation and ranking. Weaving its way through grassy dunes with loads of elevation changes it’s visually stunning and was in immaculate condition. Whilst I’d been told to take plenty of balls I found it quite forgiving off the tee although you need to know your carry distances on numerous holes to ensure you either carry or land short of the long stuff. If you manage that then the real challenge are the approach shots to greens with huge run off areas and the greens themselves. Whilst in superb condition I have never played greens with such slope and undulations. Most greens were massive and so regularly left with huge putts once the contours had taken even the most accurate approach shots. A 2 putt wasn’t a given on any of the holes and so if you had or bettered 36 putts then you’ll have had a day. The next hole often didn’t identify itself until after you’d finished the previous one which is the sort of layout I like best and the whole environment with the sounds of the waves crashing adjacent to some holes is just a fantastic place to play golf. The food in the Dunes restaurant was excellent and the whole set up is just spot on. A bucket list course very happily ticked off!