Newcastle, Northern Ireland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST: Nestled among the stunning purple heather and golden gorse of the Murlough Nature Reserve, is one of the oldest golf courses. It’s home to two world-class designs: the Championship Course and the Annesley Links.
St. Andrews, Scotland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST There’s no place more magical than the “Home of Golf,” or the Old Course at St. Andrews. The 600-year-old fairways are a must-visit for any golf fanatic.
Portrush, Northern Ireland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST Royal Portrush is a private golf club with two links courses. The more famous of the two is the Dunluce Links which is part of the Open Championship venue rotation.
Ballybunion, Ireland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST The Old Course at Ballybunion is regarded as one of the best seaside courses. Ballybunion is also home to another fabulous, but lesser-known course: the Trent Jones Cashen Course.
Sandwich, England
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST The Old Course at Ballybunion is regarded as one of the best seaside courses. Ballybunion is also home to another fabulous, but lesser-known course: the Trent Jones Cashen Course.
Turnberry, Scotland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST The Ailsa Course is located along the picturesque Ayrshire coastline. The Ailsa course is one of two 18-hole tracks at the resort and has hosted four Open Championships.
Carnoustie, Scotland
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST The incredible Carnoustie Golf Links features three world-class courses. The Championship Course, the most famous of the three, has hosted several events. The golf course is known for its heather-lined fairways, deep bunkers, and challenging greens.
Inverness, Nova Scotia
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST Built in 2016 Cabot Cliffs is certainly one of the best newer international golf courses. It’s a top-ranked course in Canada and towers over the Gulf of St. Lawrence. From wetlands to cliffs and valleys, there’s a surprise around every corner.
Te Awanga, New Zealand
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST Located in New Zealand, Cape Kidnappers is perched atop towering oceanfront bluffs with stunning views of the Pacific visible on every hole.
Dominican Republic
WHY IT MADE OUR LIST Casa de Campo is the premier golf destination in the Caribbean and its most celebrated layout is the Teeth of the Dog Course. Designed by Pete Dye in 1974, Teeth of the Dog is one of the most outstanding international golf courses with seven beachside holes right along the turquoise waters.