4. Turnberry Ailsa – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Turnberry (Ailsa) in Scotland has been ranked number four in Golf Monthly's Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

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Architect: Mackenzie Ross Stats: 7,208 yds, par 70, SSS 74 GF: £180 Visitor information: No restrictions W: turnberry.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 3 (down 1) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: None

Panellists' Comments: "Amazing views, fantastic hole layout and design using the natural rugged terrain - can't wait to play again"; "An absolutely gorgeous place to play a round of golf. A real thinking man's course with views to die for"; "From the 4th to the 11th, Turnberry is the greatest course in the world."

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