No 90 - Castletown
Unlike so many links, at Castletown it is possible to enjoy views of the sea from every hole, and you'll be treated to great value at this dramatic location
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90 CASTLETOWN
Architect: T Morris 2006 position: 87 Stats: 6,544 yds; par 72; SSS 72 GF: £25-£47.50 T: 01624 822220 W: golfiom.com
As the spiritual forebear of Old Head in Ireland and one of a handful of courses on the Isle of Man, Castletown is situated on a rugged peninsula on the southern tip of the island.
Unlike so many links, it is possible to enjoy views of the sea from every hole, and these will not be blocked by trees as there is just the one on the entire course.
The recent bunker redevelopment programme should reap dividends and there are some thrilling holes, with both the 5th and the 17th guaranteed to really set the pulse racing. RS
+ Great value; cliff-top golf in a dramatic location - Not easily accessible; to be avoided during TT fortnight
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Rob has been playing golf for more than 45 years and been a contributing editor for Golf Monthly since 2012. He specialises in course reviews and travel, and has played nearly 1,300 courses in almost 50 countries. Last year, his tally was 77, 44 of them for the first time, which included his 1,000th in the UK&I. One of Rob's primary roles is helping to prepare the Top 100 Courses, of which he has played all, as well as the Next 100 where he is missing two in Scotland and four in Ireland. He has been a member of Tandridge for over 30 years where his handicap hovers around 14. You can contact him at r.smith896@btinternet.com.