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The Golf Pilgrim Top 100
by Neil White and Ian Woods
This is the essential podcast for those planning to play the world's top golf courses. We now have dozens of reviews from Top 100 courses in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, the USA and Australia…and the library is building every week. All the episodes are stand alone - you don't have to listen to them in any particular order.In 2020 Neil White began a challenge to play all of the world's top courses. You can read his reviews at www.thegolfpilgrim.com. Now you can listen to his reviews, as he gives an honest account of the courses, the practice facilities, and the food available. Is it value for money? Will you be made to feel welcome as a visitor? There are champagne and comedy moments to discuss, in the company of his fellow journalist and pal Ian Woods. Ian's a former Sky News and BBC Correspondent, who's now working for ITV. He's played a lot of great courses too, and is a former Captain of the Press Golfing Society.<
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Conwy Golf Club, Conwy, Wales
“We’ve had a spectacular week, beautiful weather. The people are amazing here, so welcoming and helpful.”Those were the words of US Curtis Cup captain Sarah LeBrun Ingram after her team’s 2021 win.Allisen Corpuz, who won three matches and went on to win the US Open a couple of years later, tells us why Conwy is one of her favourite courses.Architect Mike Howard and GM Matthew Parsley reveal how the course will be even better.This episode is supported by cmon.golfhttps://www.conwygolfclub.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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K Club (Palmer North), County Kildare, Ireland
As we approach the 20th anniversary of the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K Club, it's a good time to revisit the course which has provided so many great memories.The Arnold Palmer designed parkland course has hosted numerous professional events, so this is your opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the likes of Rory McIlroy who has twice won the Irish Open here in dramatic style.Our special guest David Howell recalls his memories of the course as both a Ryder Cup player, and as a television commentator.Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Bonus episode: Ryan Fox tells us how he won The Open!
Earier this year Ryan Fox joined us on The Golf Pilgrim to talk about some of his favourite courses in New Zealand.In July, Ryan became the Champion Golfer of the Year, lifting the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale!Having reviewed the course a few weeks earlier, and presented The Golf Pilgrim guide on how to play Royal Birkdale, it seemed like a good idea to hear from the man who conquered the course. So we're delighted to say - welcome back Ryan, as he describes how he did it…..And this is our Royal Birkdale episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/royal-birkdale-lancashire-england/id1743914901?i=1000771625962Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Castletown, Isle of Man
Castletown on the Isle of Man is rightly proud of its pedigree.Old Tom Morris laid out the original links, Alister MacKenzie made improvements 20 years later, and Philip Mackenzie Ross updated it after the Second World War.It has some of the most dramatic holes in the British Isles, and its incredible 18th hole was the climax of Neil's six-year quest to play GB & Ireland's top 100.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/castletownhttps://castletowngolflinks.com/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Seascale, Cumbria, England
Seascale was announced as one of England’s top 100 in the 2026 list, and we discovered it was entirely deserving of its place.It has some classic links holes, including one over a farmer's field and another that is framed by the Sellafield nuclear power plant.As we discovered, it adds a fabulous layer of drama to matchplay golf.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/seascalehttps://www.seascalegolfclub.co.uk/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
"Bury me in a pot bunker", wrote the legendary designer Pete Dye, so his friends and family did just that at the side of the eighth of his masterpiece, Teeth of the Dog.The Dominican Republic links, which sit on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, were restored while being closed for nearly a year.Now they are back to their thrilling best and will surely return to the world's top 100 after a short hiatus.https://www.casadecampo.com.do/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Appleby, Cumbria, England
A recent new entry into England’s Top 100, Appleby is not your average course. It’s a par 68, with no par 5s, but it does have what designer Mike Clayton calls “the nuttiest of nutty holes in the world”!With grazing sheep to help the green staff keep on top of grass management, and a bargain price for a Top 100 course, Appleby has found a host of admirers. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/applebyhttps://applebygolfclub.co.uk/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Royal Belfast, County Down, Northern Ireland
The city of Belfast is in County Antrim, but Royal Belfast Golf Club is north-east of Northern Ireland's capital, in County Down.It's celebrating the centenary of its Harry Colt-designed parkland course on the shore of Belfast Lough. But the club is facing a very modern problem; a new housing development adjacent to the course means several holes will have to be reconfigured for health and safety reasons.The club hopes the changes will make the course even better. And its Victorian clubhouse is one of the grandest you will find anywhere.https://royalbelfast.com/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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County Louth GC (Baltray), Ireland
Shane Lowry helped bring Baltray, County Louth, to wider acclaim when he won the Irish Open here as an amateur. But connoisseurs of Irish courses have always known this was one of the country’s finest links.It’s also the home course of the 2026 Amateur Champion Stuart Grehan, who tells us how it will help him prepare for playing in The Open, as well as the US Open and the Masters.County Louth remains a members' club at heart, but they’re getting used to sharing tee times with visitors from around the world. https://countylouthgolfclub.com/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/county-louth-baltrayCommentary: DP World TourThis episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Wallasey, Cheshire, England
Wallasey has not just one, but two great claims to fame, and is a course that attracts plaudits from those who play it.Bobby Jones, arguably the greatest amateur golfer in history, played in a qualifier at Wallasey and went on to win the Open Championship at Hoylake and complete the original Grand Slam. And those of you who prefer playing in stableford competitions rather than a medal round will be forever grateful to Frank Stableford, the Wallasey member who invented the scoring system after a dreadful start to one round there…Both men are honoured in the clubhouse and on the course.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/wallasey-revisedhttps://wallaseygolfclub.com/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland
A famous old golf course, which is in the running to stage an Open Championship in the coming years, and we have two former Ryder Cup players who tell us why it should. Paul McGinley and Andrew Coltart are big fans of Portmarnock, and so are we… though do try to avoid the bunkers if you want to score well!Andrew also shares his memories of playing in the Walker Cup at Portmarnock, where he faced a cocky young amateur named Phil Mickelson.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/portmarnockhttps://www.portmarnockgolfclub.ie/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Music: Alban GoghDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Royal Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Royal Dublin may be unique among links courses - while many others suffer from coastal erosion, its land grows bit by bit every year. Find out why by listening to this episode…And to guide us round, we have a caddie who has helped his man win the US Open. Colin Byrne has carried the bag for Retief Goosen, Ernie Els and many others, but can he help The Golf Pilgrim boys plot their way around his home course?https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-dublinhttps://www.theroyaldublingolfclub.com/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Royal Birkdale, Lancashire, England
The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale in 2026, but there have been significant changes to the course since it last hosted the championship.This episode tells you all you need to know, whether you're planning to watch the event in person or on TV, or to play the course at some point. Among those joining us on the podcast are architect Tom Mackenzie, who oversaw the changes, and Ian Baker-Finch, who knows Royal Birkdale well, having lifted the Claret Jug here in 1991.royalbirkdale.com/This episode is sponsored by cmon.golf/Commentary from R@A Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Royal County Down, County Down, Northern Ireland
A special episode celebrating what many believe is the greatest golf course in the world!Royal County Down regularly tops the list of the best courses outside America, and some rate it as high as Cypress Point and Pine Valley.So why is it so revered? The challenge of the design and the beauty of its surroundings make it a must-play destination.We played alongside some of those who know the course best, and in this episode, you'll also hear from Soren Kjeldsen, who won the Irish Open at RCD in 2015.Neil played pretty well too…..https://www.royalcountydown.org/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-county-downMusic: Alban GoghDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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St Mellion (Nicklaus), Cornwall, England
It's more than 30 years since St Mellion last hosted a top-level European Tour event, but that shouldn't reflect on the quality of a course which saw the likes of Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer and Jose Maria Olazabal triumph.The top pros now play fewer events in England as the Tour embraces ever more international venues. But the course that Jack Nicklaus built, because Seve had criticised the original St Mellion course as being too easy, presents a challenge for every golfer.And for a championship course, the green fee is very competitive.https://www.st-mellion.co.uk/en/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Old Head, County Cork, Ireland
You know what you're getting if you book a round at Old Head - but even the photographs of the spectacular setting don't do justice to the experience of playing golf on fairways perched precariously next to clifftops, with the waves crashing against rocks 300 feet below you.What you won't know until you get there is how big a factor the wind will be - the weather forecast had suggested it was going to be a benign day for our round. The reality was a little different! It all makes for an unforgettable round of golf…https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/old-headhttps://www.oldhead.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland
Here's a top tip to take note of even before you play the wonderful Waterville Links. If you're driving a car from Killarney, take the scenic Ballyghisheen Pass through some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland; coaches transporting tourists and golf groups have to use the main N70 around the coast.And the breathtaking views continue as you reach Waterville. Framed by the Atlantic Ocean and Ireland's most impressive mountain range, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Waterville Golf Club has 360 degrees of scenery on every hole. Payne Stewart fell in love with the course, but his premature death soon after winning the US Open prevented him from taking up the role of Honorary Captain. A statue of him greets those about to follow in his footsteps.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/watervillehttps://www.watervillegolflinks.ie/golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland
Legend has it that an Irish monk, St Brendan, set sail from Tralee and landed in America centuries before Columbus. Now thousands of Americans make the reverse journey on a pilgrimage to a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer. Mind you, he credited God with doing half the work.Tralee Golf Club is surrounded by water and sand dunes, with scenic holes that set the pulse racing and a few quirky ones to test your imagination. Like the Rose of Tralee, the attraction is not her beauty alone….https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/traleehttps://traleegolfclub.com/Music: Daniel O’DonnellDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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West Lancs, Lancashire, England
Formed in 1873, this is one of the oldest clubs in England, but it is as relevant to the history of golf as it was when it was founded.Its close relationship with Royal Liverpool means that West Lancs will jointly stage the Amateur Championship with Hoylake in 2026. And it will also continue to host the Final Open Qualifying for the top pros looking for a last-minute ticket to Royal Birkdale.But even if you are neither a top amateur nor professional, you will be thrilled by the challenge and the condition of the West Lancashire course, which runs alongside the Mersey Estuary, and is one of the gems of North-West links golf.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/west-lancashirehttps://www.westlancashiregolf.co.uk/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Muirfield, East Lothian, Scotland
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers can lay claim to being the founders of modern golf, having established the first set of competition rules soon after being founded in 1744.Muirfield has been their home since 1890, and the course has hosted the Open Championship sixteen times - but not since 2013. The club changed its much-criticised rules and now admits women as members, but it still awaits the return of the Claret Jug to a course regarded as among the best in the world.https://www.muirfield.org.uk/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/muirfield-the-honourable-company-of-edinburg-golfersCommentary credit: R&ADo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Gullane No.1, East Lothian, Scotland
They've been playing golf in this part of Scotland for hundreds of years, and for more than a century, they've had three 18-hole courses in Gullane to choose from. Gullane Number 1 is the highest rated and has twice hosted the Scottish Open.East Lothian is blessed with a large number of quality golf courses, but what sets Gullane apart is the variety of holes and the huge change in elevation as you climb the hill, which provides stunning views over its neighbours.And if the podcast doesn't whet your appetite, click on the link below for one of the very best club websites we've come across, with course guides and plenty of history to inform prospective visitors.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/gullane-no-1https://gullanegolfclub.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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The Els Club Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
We have a Golf Pilgrim Top 100 exclusive!The Els Club is the first private golf club in the Algarve, and its course was reimagined by Ernie Els from the Vilamoura Victoria, which previously hosted the Portugal Masters.The doors opened for us to be among the first to review a club which has five-star service and very lofty ambitions.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/els-club-vilamourahttps://www.elsclubvilamoura.comDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Quinta Do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
Three courses and a former Ryder Cup Captain are squeezed into this episode from one of Europe's top golf resorts.Quinta Do Lago South, North, and Laranjal offer different challenges. Paul McGinley has an Academy at the resort and has been going there for three decades. He tells The Golf Pilgrim what makes it such an attractive place to visit.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-northhttps://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-laranjalhttps://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-southhttps://www.quintadolago.com/en/golf/overview/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Palmares, Algarve, Portugal
The first of three episodes from Portugal, which has long been a favourite destination for British and Irish golfers, but is now attracting worldwide acclaim The 27 holes at Palmares provide such a variety of challenges, that you might even forget you’re in the Algarve, with some holes akin to a Scottish links. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/palmareshttps://www.palmaresliving.com/golf/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Cavendish, Derbyshire, England
Cavendish Golf Club styles itself as the inspiration for Augusta National, which is not as fanciful an idea as it may sound. It opened in 1925 and was the last English course that Dr Alister MacKenzie designed before heading overseas to ply his trade.Eight years later, his breathtaking course in Georgia was born. So, with another US Masters almost upon us, let us take you to the English Peak District to look for similarities.https://www.cavendishgolfclub.com/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cavendishDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Te Arai (North and South), Northland, New Zealand
Our final New Zealand episode and arguably, we've saved the best for last. Both Te Arai courses have leapt into the top 100 in the world despite being less than 5 years old.And we are delighted to say that New Zealand's best golfer, Ryan Fox, was so keen to talk about the courses, he joined us from Florida, while Jim Rohrstaff, the club's managing director, is also our special guest.The South course will host the Asia-Pacific Amateur championship in late 2026, and when you watch highlights on TV, you'll see just how spectacular it is…https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/te-arai-northhttps://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/te-arai-southhttps://tearai.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Blackmoor, Hampshire, England
An honours board at Blackmoor gives a hint of its pedigree. How many provincial members clubs can boast of having had a US Open champion win a tournament on their course?Matt Fitzpatrick is one of several future professional stars to win a top amateur prize at this Harry Colt gem in Hampshire.In an effort to preserve the character of the course, the club hired designer Tim Lobb to carry out renovations, and he explains why Blackmoor is on a par with more famous neighbours in Surrey and Berkshire.www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/blackmoorwww.blackmoorgolf.co.ukDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington, New Zealand
It's been called the spiritual home of New Zealand golf, having hosted many tournaments, and is still rated the country's second-best course. It's also the only NZ course that Tiger Woods has played competitively - as a favour to his then Kiwi caddie Steve Williams.Paraparaumu Beach recently welcomed back the tour pros for the New Zealand PGA Championship. It's not a long course, so you might expect a flood of low scores. But the wind blew, and only TWO players finished under par!But good scores can be made in benign conditions…https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/paraparaumu-beachhttps://paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz/cms/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Cleeve Hill, Gloucestershire, England
Cleeve Hill has had a lot of publicity in recent years - largely because it almost went out of business until new owners took over - and it is now in England's Top 100. But this is so different from a lot of courses in the rankings - not just in terms of its setting, high above Cheltenham, but because this is raw golf as it used to be. The course might lack perfect paths and intensive maintenance, but it is a real adventure at a bargain price.Visit this part of the Cotswolds, and you will be rewarded with breathtaking views and some stunning holes. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cleeve-hillhttps://www.cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Titirangi, Auckland, New Zealand
Titirangi is the Maori word for "fringe of heaven", and is quite a contrast to many of the modern courses which have been opened in New Zealand in recent years.Dr Alister MacKenzie drew up his plans for the course a century ago, shortly after he'd designed Royal Melbourne and before he got to Augusta National. And that legacy has been protected by recent renovation work.www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/titirangiwww.titirangigolf.co.nz/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
If you watch some of the birds-eye view videos of Tom Doak's course, you might think you need a head for heights to play it.Fear not, some of the holes may look precariously placed on the edge of a precipice, but the wide fairways and substantial greens will reassure those with vertigo.That is not to say Cape Kidnappers lacks the "wow" factor. It is world-class, and the vistas are spellbinding.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/cape-kidnappershttps://www.robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/cape-kidnappersDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Arikikapakapa/Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
A visit to one of the world's more unusual courses, where, as well as bunkers, you'll find thermal mud springs as hazards.Arikikapakapa is Maori for "the gentle sound of plopping mud", and it's set in one of the country's most popular tourist areas. https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/rotorua-arikikapakapahttps://arikikapakapagolfrotorua.co.nz/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Tara Iti, Northland, New Zealand
It's always a dilemma when we feature a golf course that's so exclusive that you can't play unless you know a member.But we make an exception when a course is so highly rated that anyone who aspires to play the World's Top 100 will try to find a way to get on.Opened in 2015 and designed by Tom Doak, Tara Iti has such a stellar reputation that Rory McIlroy wanted to play a round here while on holiday. Course record holder Ryan Fox describes what their game was like…Interview courtesy Yardage Book Podcasthttps://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/tara-itihttps://taraiti.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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The European/Brittas Bay Club, County Wicklow, Ireland
If you've ever played The European Club, or ever wanted to, then this is a must-listen episode! Because The European is dead - but in 2027 will be reborn as The Brittas Bay Club.Raymond and Nicky Conlan bought the club from its founder, Pat Ruddy, and have hired Kyle Phillips (the man who gave us Kingsbarns), to do a complete redesign of the course. We have exclusive interviews with Nicky and Kyle, who explain why they felt a highly regarded course needed to be torn up and rebuilt.We played the course just before it closed, and offer our thoughts on why change was needed.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/the-european-brittas-bayDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Martin Ebert Special
When the R&A feel that one of their Open Championship venues needs an update, Martin Ebert is the man they turn to. He's already working on changes to the Old Course at St Andrews ready for 2027, and supervised improvements to Royal Birkdale which hosts in 2026. How does he go about enhancing courses which are already considered the best in the world? Take a listen as he chats about his work around the world.Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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New Zealand GC, Surrey, England
Join us as we step back in time, to a club where the lockers still bear the names of long-dead members, and where a competitive round of golf often takes second place to a good lunch.The New Zealand Golf Club (listen to the podcast for an explanation of the name) sits on Surrey heathland near Woking, and its well-draining clay base means great conditions even in the depths of winter. It feels private and exclusive, but visitors are welcome. And if you have the stamina to play 36 holes or more in a day, you might consider a visit to be a bargain.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/new-zealand-golf-clubhttps://www.nzgc.org/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Top Of The Scots
What are the very best golf courses in Scotland? In 2025 Neil and Ian joined the ratings panel for National Club Golfer, and their new top 100 list has just been published.Dan Murphy, who sets the guidelines and edits the rankings joins us to talk through those on the rise…So if you're planning a golf trip to Scotland this year, this is what you need to hear…Music: Brian FaheyDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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The Island, County Dublin, Ireland
Some golf days are just a bit more special than others, so this mid-winter visit to The Island, north of Dublin, will linger long in the memory.A chilly, but sunny day; a very warm welcome from the staff, and a challenging course in great condition.Don't just take our word for it…the day after we visited, three-time major winner Padraig Harrington played The Island on a charity day - a sure sign that this is one of Ireland's finest links. And you no longer have to take a rowing boat to get there….https://www.theislandgolfclub.com/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/the-islandDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England
Even if you've never heard of the golf course, you all know Sherwood Forest thanks to dozens of depictions of Robin Hood in TV and cinema. Any course designed by Harry Colt and later by James Braid is always worth exploring, and the heathland track is particularly appealing in the winter, when fairways and greens remain firm.Renowned course architect Martin Ebert describes the changes he's overseeing, and we recall when the club made national headlines over a court case involving allegations of cheating…https://www.sherwoodforestgolfclub.co.uk/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Best of the best of 2025 (Part 2)
In the second half of our review of the year, we explore golf in Scandinavia and the Baltic, as well as Ireland's Wild Atlantic coast. But nothing beats a visit to Fife when the Old Course at St Andrews is on the itinerary.Golf commentators Andrew Cotter and Nick Dougherty share their champagne moments of the year, and we recall the drama of the Ryder Cup, as well as the less savoury moments from Bethpage Black.Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Best of the best of 2025 (Part 1)
While we take a bit of a break for Christmas, join us for a look back on some of the best courses we played during 2025. In this first half we recall rounds in continental Europe as well as Great Britain…with Cruden Bay in Scotland among the favourites.And Ewen Murray from Sky Sports returns to The Golf Pilgrim to recall his champagne moment of the year.Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Rosendaelsche, Gelderland, Netherlands
The club’s motto translates as “go straight and you will never fail”, which is sensible advice on most courses, but particularly so at Rosendalelsche with its huge number of trees One of continental Europe’s top ranked courses, on the one occasion that it hosted the Dutch Open, it was won by Bernhard Langer. His course record score lasted 30 years!https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/rosendaelschehttps://rosendaelsche.nl/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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The Addington, Surrey, England
"Ch-ch-changes.." sang David Bowie, and we know many golf club members are deeply suspicious of any dramatic alterations to their beloved course. But the vast changes at The Addington this decade have been widely praised.The Addington was once the premier club in London, but the march of time had seen the course become overgrown. Now, the city skyline is more visible, giving it a unique selling point.Owner Ryan Noades explains how thousands of trees have been removed to restore the course to its original design. And former England cricketer Mark Butcher sings the praises of the club he is a member of. https://addingtongolf.com/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/the-addington-revisedDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Kennemer, North Holland, Netherlands
If you feel weary after your 18 holes at Kennemer, spare a thought for Ryder Cup stars Jose-Marie Olazabal and Ronan Rafferty, who endured a record-breaking NINE hole play-off here to decide the Dutch Open in 1989.Ronan joins us on the podcast to describe in hilarious detail that endurance test where he and Jose played on and on and on in a storm.It's also the course where Andy Sullivan's reward for a hole-in-one was a trip into space!https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/kennemerhttps://kennemergolf.nl/Credits - Commentary: DP World Tour. Music: Ronnie HiltonDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Kilspindie, East Lothian, Scotland
Golfers visiting East Lothian are spoilt for choice, but many choose to include Kilspindie in their itinerary.These tight, traditional links offer spectacular views, and the relatively short course is popular with those who favour accuracy over distance.https://www.kilspindiegolfclub.co.uk/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/kilspindieDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Royal Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
Ony five courses in Continental Europe make it into the best in the World list according to Top100golfcourses.com - but Royal Hague is one of them.Awarded its "Royal" tag on its centenary in 1993, the Dutch King and Queen frequently play there along with other members of the Royal family.Designed by Colt and Allison, its huge dunes make it a tough climb but the effort is well worthwhile, because every hole is memorable.https://khgcc.nl/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/royal-hague-koninklijke-haagsche-golf-en-country-clubDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Musselburgh Old Links and Royal Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland
Unusually, we've combined two golf clubs into one episode - but they do have something in common.Musselburgh Old Links was one of the original venues for The Open Championship, but the limitations of its nine-hole layout led to its replacement by Muirfield, and golfers migrated to other courses with more land.One of those clubs was Royal Musselburgh, a parkland course and very different to Musselburgh Old Links, which sits within Musselburgh racecourse. But their shared history made for an entertaining 27-hole day.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/musselburghhttps://musselburgholdcourse.comDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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De Texelse, North Holland, Netherlands
The first of a quartet of Dutch course reviews coming up in the next few weeks as the Netherlands becomes the 15th country to be visited by the Golf Pilgrim.De Texelse is a tranquil resort on an island just off the coast of Holland, and the venue for a recent European Nations Cup for journalists. Suffice to say, the British team was some way short of the podium….But the links-like course is a winner - having expanded from 9 to 18 holes a decade ago.https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/de-texelsehttps://texelse.com/Do you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Lanark, Lanarkshire, Scotland
We are delving into the history books in this episode…because recent research indicates that Lanark is the oldest inland golf course in the world.They've been playing here since 1851, with Old Tom Morris and James Braid lending their expertise to its design.Its location means it may be an excellent option on your way to or from a Scottish golfing holiday….https://www.lanarkgolfclub.co.uk/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/lanarkDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire, England
Stoke Park was the setting for one of the most famous moments in golf, albeit a fictional match.Its proximity to Pinewood film studios meant it was the perfect spot to film James Bond's match against Auric Goldfinger in the 007 movie released in 1964.Now in the hands of a real-life billionaire, Stoke Park has quite a story of its own. The club closed for several years and had its membership abolished before reopening as an exclusive pay-and-play venue.https://www.stokepark.com/https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/stoke-parkDo you agree with our review? Text us your opinion!
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This is the essential podcast for those planning to play the world's top golf courses. We now have dozens of reviews from Top 100 courses in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, the USA and Australia…and the library is building every week. All the episodes are stand alone - you don't have to listen to them in any particular order.In 2020 Neil White began a challenge to play all of the world's top courses. You can read his reviews at www.thegolfpilgrim.com. Now you can listen to his reviews, as he gives an honest account of the courses, the practice facilities, and the food available. Is it value for money? Will you be made to feel welcome as a visitor? There are champagne and comedy moments to discuss, in the company of his fellow journalist and pal Ian Woods. Ian's a former Sky News and BBC Correspondent, who's now working for ITV. He's played a lot of great courses too, and is a former Captain of the Press Golfing Society.<
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