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Wales remains Britain's ultimate undiscovered golf destination. While Scotland commands premium prices and Ireland attracts international crowds, the Principality quietly delivers exceptional value across 50 ranked courses that showcase everything fr

The Middle East has firmly established itself as a world-class golf destination, and Top 100 Golf Courses reflects this evolution with an expanded Top 25 ranking for 2025. For the first time, dedicated panellists living in the region have played virt

Words by Michael Wharton Palmer Sketches by Lauren Coffey Edited by Jasper Miners In the world of golf, the mere mention of the name Pinehurst conjures images of dramatic and historic US Open finishes on a traditional Donald Ross golf course set on

A Biarritz hole is one of golf's most theatrical par 3s: a long carry to a massive, elongated green bisected by a dramatic swale or depression that divides the putting surface into two distinct plateaux. Named after the French seaside resort where th

What is a Redan? A Redan is golf's most celebrated template hole—a diagonal par-3 featuring a green angled approximately 45 degrees from right to left with bold slope running toward the back. Named after a Russian fortification encountered during th

Olympic Golf: Your Complete Travel Guide ⛳ Golf returns to the Olympic stage at two of the world's most storied venues over the next decade. Los Angeles welcomes the world in 2028 at the legendary Riviera Country Club, whilst Brisbane showcases Aust

Scotland's national championship returns to East Lothian for another spectacular week of links golf, where the world's elite battle for glory just days before The Open Championship. The Genesis Scottish Open has evolved into one of the sport's must-a

When Europe and the United States collide on the pristine fairways of Adare Manor in 2027, golf fans will witness one of sport's most electrifying spectacles in one of the world's most luxurious settings. The Ryder Cup represents the pinnacle of team

Experience the intensity, passion, and world-class golf that defines the Solheim Cup, the premier international team competition in women's professional golf. Whether you're planning to witness the 2026 edition in the Netherlands or preparing for fut

Every October, three of Scotland's most revered links courses host one of golf's most unique events. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship brings together world-class professionals and celebrity amateurs for four days of links golf at its finest, pla

Every architect knows the informal 'dogmas' of modern golf course design: avoid parallel holes if you can; more land is better; don't put two par 3s in a row; 18 green sites for 18 holes; prioritise visibility and minimise blind shots; avoid out-of-b

We are reviewing all of our panellists, past and present, for 2026 onwards. The first step is to attend an event in your local region and introduce yourself. If approved, you will receive additional information and credentials in due course. Engli

Contrary to popular belief, experiencing the very best golf courses in the world doesn't require a network of connections, generational wealth, or selling a vital organ. While headlines scream about £1,000 green fees at Turnberry and $1,250 rounds at

President's Cup 2026 - Medinah No. 3 Quick Facts Dates: 22–27 September 2026 Venue: Medinah Country Club, Course No. 3, Medinah, Illinois Prize Purse: No prize money awarded (proceeds to charity) Distance from Chicago: 40 kilometres (25 miles), a

The biennial Ryder Cup matches have graced some of golf's most celebrated courses since 1927, creating an unparalleled legacy across two continents. These twenty-five championship layouts have witnessed the sport's greatest team battles, from crushin

Top 100 Golf Courses has ranked every course that has hosted the Walker Cup since 1922. The rankings cover three categories and provide insight into the championship venues that have shaped amateur golf's most prestigious international competition.