The Island gets off to a flier with a superb opener and never lets up, with major changes to the front nine further enhancing its reputation.

Old-school links charm with a twist, the elevation changes and dunes throw up the most wonderful, panoramic views. Burns, bunkers and bumps will test every element of your game

A fabulous and quite natural links with elevated tees, gorse, variety and excellent views out to the North Sea

The links at Westward Ho! is steeped in history; sharing the fairways with sheep and horses evokes a tangible link to the game’s roots

The New eases you in with a short par-4, delightful par-3 combo, before a beautiful and, at times, very challenging heathland examination.

This beguiling links with a magical allure and captivating front nine is blessed with stunning views out to the islands of Jura, Islay and Gigha

A timeless, idyllic outpost of wonderful links golf that will more than reward any effort made to get there

The narrowest course in the Top 100, the Duchess’ is an exacting test off the tee that will reward patience, concentration and good strategy

The back nine was always the star of Arnold Palmer’s magnificent creation but the latest upgrades are seeing an already good front nine seriously up its game