6. Royal St George's – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Royal St George's golf course in England has been ranked number six in Golf Monthly's Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Royal St Georges
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Architect: Laidlaw Purves Stats: 6,630 yds, par 70, SSS 72 GF: £170 for 18 holes, £210 for 36 holes Visitor information: Weekdays only, no Bank Holidays - 3- and 4-balls are only permitted on Tuesday W: royalstgeorges.com 2010 Ranking: 6 (no change) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: None

Panellists' Comments: "Wonderfully testing and memorable"; "Once you have worked out where you are going, this is a true classic"; "Sensational setting improved dramatically by the demolition of the famed power station."

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