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Royal Melbourne West is golf stripped to its essence. Wide fairways tempt aggression, but it’s the angles that matter—miss the right side and even a short iron feels impossible. The bunkering is bold yet perfectly natural, cut tight to the greens, forcing you to think two shots ahead. The greens themselves are fast, firm, and full of subtle movement. What makes it magical is the rhythm: one brilliant hole flowing into the next, strategy always at the forefront, never a wasted moment.

Royal County Down Golf Club, designed by Old Tom Morris, Harry Colt, and others, is a world-renowned links set against the Mountains of Mourne and Dundrum Bay. Opened in 1889, the classic course features dramatic dunes, firm fescue fairways, and superb natural beauty. Consistently ranked among the world's best, it regularly hosts elite amateur and professional events.

Tara Iti Golf Club, designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2015, is a world-renowned private links set among natural dunes on New Zealand’s North Island coast. Its pure links design, dramatic ocean panoramas, and meticulous conditioning have earned it high praise and consistently top-25 world rankings. Exclusivity and exceptional service define the club experience.

Ballybunion Golf Club's Old Course sits on Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast in County Kerry and is one of the world’s most revered links layouts. Opened in 1893 and later extended to 18 holes, this renowned course features wild dunes, cliff-lined holes, and was shaped by architect Lionel Hewson with refinements by later designers.

The Old Course at St Andrews, regarded as the oldest golf course in the world, is a historic public links located in St Andrews, Fife. Its design evolved naturally over centuries, with influential figures like Old Tom Morris shaping its layout. Legendary for its strategic bunkering, undulating fairways, and storied setting, it hosts The Open Championship regularly.

Muirfield Golf Club, home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is a classic links course originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1891, later reimagined by renowned architect Harry Colt in 1925. Consistently ranked among the world’s greatest, it has hosted 16 Open Championships and features subtle, demanding strategy amid coastal terrain.

Royal Portrush’s Dunluce Links is a storied links course set amid towering dunes with breathtaking Atlantic views, overlooked by the dramatic ruins of Dunluce Castle. Designed by Harry Colt and modernized by Martin Ebert for the 2019 Open, it’s known for its natural beauty and challenging holes, including “Calamity Corner.” As the only Open Championship venue outside mainland Britain, Dunluce offers a world-class, wind-swept test where history, heritage, and pure links golf converge.

Royal Troon Golf Club is an iconic links course on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast, established in 1878 by George Strath and later enhanced by Willie Fernie and James Braid. Renowned for its historic Open Championships and challenging layout shaped by its natural coastal landscape, it offers a world-class links experience to top golfers and is famed for its tradition and prestige.

Royal Dornoch's Championship Course is a world-renowned links designed primarily by Old Tom Morris and later George Duncan. Set along the Dornoch Firth, it is famed for elevated plateau greens, natural undulations, and stunning coastal scenery. Its combination of history, architectural brilliance and firm turf makes it a bucket-list experience for golfers worldwide.

Consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 courses, Kingston Heath Golf Club is a masterpiece of sandbelt architecture in Melbourne, designed by Dan Soutar with input from Dr. Alister MacKenzie. Renowned for its bunkering, fast greens, and superb year-round conditioning, Kingston Heath has hosted numerous major championships, attracting golfers globally for its strategic challenge.

Trump Turnberry Golf Course, originally designed by Willie Fernie and redesigned by Mackenzie Ross and Martin Ebert, is a legendary links layout on Scotland’s rugged west coast. Boasting panoramic sea views and an iconic lighthouse, the Ailsa course has hosted four Open Championships and is regularly ranked among the world’s top golf destinations.

Royal St George's Golf Club, designed by Dr. Laidlaw Purves in 1887, is one of the most historic and revered links courses in the world. Located along the Kentish coast, it features wild duneland, natural bunkers, and strategic holes. The club has hosted the Open Championship 15 times and offers a quintessential, challenging links experience.

Designed by Charles Hugh Alison in 1932 and later renovated by Mackenzie & Ebert, Hirono Golf Club is widely regarded as Japan’s finest layout and arguably the best in Asia. The course features a parkland routing with lush Zoysia fairways, deep bunkering, and a strategic, timeless design. Exclusively private, it consistently ranks among the world’s top courses.

Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship) is one of the world’s most iconic and demanding links. Originally designed by Allan Robertson and Old Tom Morris, and further extended by James Braid in 1926, it offers a historic, scenic, and true seaside links challenge. Renowned for its relentless difficulty, tactical bunkering, and challenging finish, Carnoustie is a must-play for serious golfers.

Lahinch Golf Club’s celebrated Old Course is a true links masterpiece situated on Ireland’s west coast, acclaimed for its undulating dunes and raw Atlantic setting. Established in 1892, it benefits from architectural work by Old Tom Morris, Alister MacKenzie, and Martin Hawtree, making it a storied destination for traditional links golf at its finest.

Sunningdale Golf Club (Old) is a historic 18-hole heathland layout designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1901 with Harry Colt as its first secretary. Renowned for firm, springy fairways, strategic bunkering, and vibrant heather, it is one of the game's most celebrated inland courses. Immersive woodland scenery, fast greens, and world-class challenge cement its reputation.

Real Club Valderrama is a world-renowned 18-hole championship golf course in Sotogrande designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Notably hosting the 1997 Ryder Cup, the course winds through majestic cork oaks and parkland terrain, demanding precision and rewarding strategy on every hole. It is known for its immaculate fairways, tournament conditions, and elite, exclusive atmosphere.

Cabot Cliffs, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in 2016 on dramatic coastal cliffs in Inverness, Nova Scotia. The course is famed for its rugged links terrain, stunning ocean views, natural dunes, and imaginative routings with an emphasis on shot variety and strategy. It has rapidly achieved global acclaim for both scenery and architecture.

Royal Birkdale Golf Club, designed by George Lowe and enhanced by the Hawtree family, is a storied links on England’s Golf Coast in Southport. Renowned for its championship history, it features rolling dunes, defined fairways, and a memorable art deco clubhouse. The course’s valley-routing provides a fair challenge and exceptional spectator experience, consistently ranking among the world’s best.

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course, designed by Tom Doak, sits atop dramatic cliffs above Hawke's Bay. Celebrated as a modern marvel since 2004, it features deep ravines, cliff-edge fairways, and stunning seaside views. The layout merges strategic interest with bold visuals, making it a bucket-list destination for discerning golfers.

Te Arai Links South Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in 2022 on New Zealand's stunning North Island coastline. This par-72 links masterpiece spans natural sand dunes with fescue turf, offering 16 ocean-view holes and eight directly bordering the Pacific. Ranked among the world's top 100 courses, it blends strategic variety, generous fairways, and breathtaking coastal scenery for an unforgettable golf experience.

North Berwick Golf Club (West Links) is a world-renowned true links course set on the Firth of Forth, famed for its playability, fun design, and historic character. Established in 1832, it’s evolved through influence from Ben Sayers and features iconic holes with natural undulations, deep revetted bunkers, and classic quirky architecture emblematic of traditional Scottish links.

Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo is Pete Dye’s Caribbean masterpiece, ranked among the world's best courses. Opened in 1971 and carved by hand from coastal rock and coral, it weaves 18 holes along rolling fairways and the dramatic Caribbean Sea. Seven holes play directly on the ocean, creating a visually spectacular and challenging round.

New South Wales Golf Club, designed by legendary Dr. Alister MacKenzie in 1928, is perched on dramatic seaside cliffs at La Perouse, Sydney. Frequently ranked among Australia's top courses and the world's best, it features rolling dunes, panoramic ocean views, and challenging holes shaped by coastal winds. The layout blends Mackenzie's strategic genius with rugged natural beauty.

Te Arai Links North Course, designed by renowned architect Tom Doak, opened in October 2023 as a public-access links masterpiece on New Zealand's pristine coastline. Featuring fescue fairways, dramatic inland dunes, and a thrilling oceanfront finish, it contrasts sharply with its sister South Course.

Kawana Hotel's Fuji Course, designed by acclaimed architect C.H. Alison in 1936, is ranked among the world's top 100. Set above the Pacific Ocean with views of Mount Fuji, its classic routing features deep black volcanic sand bunkering and tree-lined holes. The course hosts top tournaments and is enjoyed exclusively by hotel guests, offering a premier traditional Japanese golf experience.

St Patrick's Links at Rosapenna, designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2021, dramatically traverses massive coastal dunes along Sheephaven Bay. The layout features naturalized bunkers, expansive fairways, and spectacular views, establishing itself as a world-class links experience on Ireland's rugged northwest coast. The course is acclaimed for its architectural variety and integration with the natural landscape.

Ardfin Golf Course is an exclusive, world-class golf course on the Isle of Jura in Scotland, set on a dramatic coastal estate. Designed by Bob Harrison, the course is known for its striking seaside setting, strategic bunkering, and bold green complexes. Access is only available to guests of the Ardfin Estate’s high-end accommodations, making it one of the most private and coveted experiences in Scottish golf. You may be able to get a reduced tee time through obscure ways, but a minimum two night stay is required to play golf here, costing over $100,000.

Portmarnock Golf Club is a world-renowned links course designed in 1894 by W.C. Pickeman and George Ross. Sitting on a coastal peninsula, the club has hosted the Irish Open, Walker Cup, and numerous major championships. Its classic links layout, windswept dunes, and storied legacy make it a must-play for golf purists.

Shanqin Bay Golf Club, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, occupies a spectacular coastal site on Hainan Island, China. This par-71 layout navigates cliffs, dunes, beaches, and jungle-like valleys with minimal artificial shaping, offering strategic challenges amplified by sea winds. Ranked among the world's top courses, it blends natural drama and ocean vistas in a groundbreaking design for Chinese golf.

Morfontaine Golf Club, founded in 1913 by Armand de Gramont and redesigned by renowned architect Tom Simpson, is a private, historic, and revered French club. The Grand Parcours 18-hole course stretches over manicured parkland, blending natural beauty with elite design. Consistently ranked among the world’s top courses, its exclusivity and tradition are matched by superb routing and subtle strategic challenges.

St. George's Golf & Country Club, designed by Stanley Thompson in 1929, consistently ranks among the best courses in Canada and globally. Featuring rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and undulating greens, it challenges all golfers. The club has hosted multiple Canadian Opens and offers top-tier facilities, blending tradition and modern comforts in a scenic Toronto setting.

Designed by Ron Kirby in collaboration with Eddie Hackett, Paddy Merrigan, and Liam Higgins, Old Head Golf Links is a visually dramatic links course on a coastal promontory near Kinsale, Ireland. Built in 1997, the course features cliff-top holes, ocean views on every hole, and the ever-present challenge of wind. Its manicured fairways and quick greens create a stern test for golfers of all levels.

Cape Wickham Links, designed by Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver, is a true links course on King Island, Tasmania. Opened in 2016, every hole offers spectacular ocean views, dramatic routing, wide fairways, and strategic design features shaped by the wind and coastal landscape. It is acclaimed as one of Australia’s most stunning courses.

Kauri Cliffs Golf Club, designed by David Harman and opened in 2000, is a world-renowned resort course perched above the Pacific Ocean in Northland, New Zealand. The par 72 links-inspired layout features 15 holes with dramatic ocean views, rolling terrain, and a blend of coastal forest, farmland, and cliffside vistas. It has earned numerous accolades and regularly features in top global rankings.

Fairmont Banff Springs (Stanley Thompson) is a historic mountain course in Banff National Park designed by Stanley Thompson in 1928. The par-71 layout is famed for dramatic views of the Bow River, towering mountains, and tree-lined fairways. This resort course is widely considered one of Canada’s finest and delivers a memorable, challenging experience in spectacular alpine surroundings.

Set within Melbourne’s famed Sandbelt, The Metropolitan Golf Club is regarded as one of Australia's finest championship layouts. Originally established in 1908 and shaped by Alister MacKenzie’s architectural ideas, the course is famous for its razor-edged bunker design and superb conditioning. The course consistently hosts major tournaments and is celebrated for its strategic routing, beautifully treed landscape, firm turf, and legendary fast greens.

Cabot Links is Canada’s first true links course, designed by Rod Whitman on former coal mining land along the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This acclaimed 18-hole layout features rolling seaside dunes, firm and fast turf, and panoramic ocean vistas on every hole, blending Scottish tradition with Canadian coastal beauty for an unrivaled playing experience.

Cruden Bay Golf Club's Championship Course, originally designed by Old Tom Morris with Archie Simpson in 1899 and later enhanced by Tom Simpson and Herbert Fowler, winds through towering coastal dunes on Scotland's Aberdeenshire coast. This classic links layout delivers old-fashioned golf with blind shots, driveable par fours, and panoramic North Sea views, blending challenge, quirkiness, and scenic beauty in a secluded, intimate setting.

Prestwick Golf Club, founded in 1851 by Old Tom Morris, is the birthplace of The Open Championship. This legendary links course boasts deep revetted bunkers, rippling fairways, and classic blind shots, offering a truly authentic Scottish golf experience. Its storied history and unique design captivate golfers from around the world.

The Club at Nine Bridges, designed by Ronald Fream and David Dale of GolfPlan, is South Korea’s premier private golf club. Located on scenic Jeju Island, the course features bentgrass throughout, championship-caliber design, lush woodland surroundings, and consistently immaculate conditioning. Renowned for hosting international tournaments and ranking among the world's top 100, it combines a challenging layout with peaceful, natural beauty.

Leopard Creek Country Club, designed by Gary Player, is a celebrated private golf course in Malelane, South Africa. Overlooking the Crocodile River and bordering Kruger National Park, the course features immaculate parkland design, prolific wildlife sightings, and world-class facilities. Host to the Alfred Dunhill Championship, it blends natural African vistas with modern architecture for a truly unique playing experience.

Designed by Gary Player and Phil Jacobs, Fancourt Links is widely regarded as South Africa’s premier golf course. Modeled on classic British Isles links courses, it features undulating fairways, dramatic dune-style landscapes, and pot bunkers. Exclusivity sets The Links apart, with limited access for resort guests and members, making every round memorable.

Punta Espada Golf Club is a spectacular Jack Nicklaus Signature design that opened in 2006 in Cap Cana. Ranked among the best in the Caribbean and frequently featured in global top-100 lists, the par-72 layout features eight holes that play along or over the Caribbean Sea, dazzling vistas, strategic bunkering, and immaculate conditioning. Host of multiple PGA Champions Tour events.

The National Golf Club of Canada in Woodbridge, Ontario is widely acclaimed as the toughest and best course in Canada. Designed by George Fazio and Tom Fazio, it features a dramatic parkland layout with undulating, tree-lined fairways and some of the fastest, most challenging greens in North America. The club is highly exclusive and private.

Adare Manor Golf Club delivers a world-class parkland layout redesigned by Tom Fazio in 2018, set amongst 800 acres of gardens and mature woodland on the River Maigue. The course blends natural surroundings, modern construction, and elite conditioning. It is a premier destination in Irish golf, recognized for hosting international tournaments and offering strategic, challenging play for all golfers.

Set on Tasmania’s spectacular northeast coast, Barnbougle Dunes is a renowned links course designed by Tom Doak and Mike Clayton. The course occupies dramatic sand dunes by Bass Strait, featuring firm fescue turf and strategic holes modeled on the classic seaside courses of Scotland and Ireland. Opened in 2004, it ranks among Australia’s finest public-access layouts and is celebrated for its windswept beauty, natural routing, and pure links-golf experience.

South Cape Owners Club, designed by renowned architect Kyle Phillips, is a clifftop resort layout on Namhae Island offering panoramic sea views from every hole. The course blends links-style influences with dramatic Korean coastal scenery. Established in 2013 by Jae Bong Chung, the 18 holes wind through granite outcrops and lush bluegrass fairways, demanding both strategy and creativity. Luxurious facilities and accommodations complete an unforgettable golf experience.

Loch Lomond Golf Club is an exclusive Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish design nestled against Scotland’s famous loch and dramatic Highland backdrop. Opened in 1993, it blends American parkland architecture with traditional Scottish sensibilities. This private and prestigious club hosted the Scottish Open for many years and delivers challenging play, stunning views, and superb facilities in a historic estate.

The Stadium Course at Camiral Golf & Wellness, designed by Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo, is one of Europe's most challenging and celebrated layouts. Routinely ranked among Spain’s top courses, it features dramatic elevation changes, superb conditioning, and tree-lined fairways fused with strategic bunkering and lakes. The course regularly hosts major professional tournaments.