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

Top 100 Turnberry Ailsa

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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