61. Rye Old – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Rye's Old golf course in England has been ranked number 61 in Golf Monthly’s Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Rye Old

Architect: Harry Colt Stats: 6,497 yds, par 68, SSS 71 GF: £95 weekdays, £105 weekends Visitor information: Very limited availability, by application only W: ryegolfclub.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 71 (up 10) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: None

Panellists' Comments: "A course that requires great control of the flight of your ball, and a great short game, to score well"; "A rugged beauty and very natural in every way"; "Incredibly old fashioned and unchanged, it really is a step back in time."

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