27 Pacific Dunes Oregon, USA Tom Doak, 2001 Thad Layton says: “I never tire of playing Pacific Dunes – it is also the course I borrow from more than any other when designing... the setting, strategy, and beauty are unmatched.” Christian Althaus adds: “I’ve played Pacific Dunes four or five times and it has been different every time. It provides so many strategic options, variety and shot values, plus it is aesthetically a very beautiful design.” Kingsbarns Fife, Scotland Kyle Phillips, 2000 One of only three modern (post-1960) golf courses to make it into our Top 20, Kingsbarns stands alongside its historic neighbours as one of Scotland’s finest links experiences. North Berwick East Lothian, Scotland Ben Sayers, 1832 Golf has been played on the site of North Berwick since the formation of the club in 1832, at which time the links extended as far as the March Dyke which runs across the third and sixteenth holes. Subsequent extensions followed and in 1932 Ben Sayers oversaw alterations which gave the course its present shape. Mike Hurdzan describes North Berwick as: “bold, innovative, memorable, exciting, unique and historic. An inspirational golf experience”. Mary Armstrong adds: “North Berwick, I believe, is held back from being world renowned only by its lack of space for hosting a major event. It is easily the most fun golf course I have experienced.” Royal Portrush (Dunluce) County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Harry Colt, 1929 Major successes from Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke have put a spotlight on Northern Irish golf, with Royal Portrush credited in the development of their games. Kevin Ramsey says: “For too long Portrush has lived in the shadow of County Down and the Open rota courses in Scotland and England. Its time has come.” 23-17 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #20 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #18 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #17 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #20 Photo: Aidan Bradley Photo: Mark Alexander ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #19 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #18 ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE #17
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