Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Set in beautiful Warwickshire countryside, The Belfry's three courses consistently rank in the top golf courses in the world. Home to England's only PGA course, The Belfry has become synonymous with golf, and has played host to more Ryder Cup matches than any other golf course in the world.
Saint Andrews, Fife
The indisputable iconic home of golf, St Andrews' Old Course saw the game played as early as the 1400s. Golf Digest ranked the course as the greatest outside the US in 2005. Winning at St Andrews is considered to be one of the crowning achievements for any professional golfer.
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Renowned for being one of the best golf courses in the UK, Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire has two magnificent courses, including the Hotchkin golf course, ranked 25th in Golf World's World Top 100 Golf Courses. Set in idyllic heathland, the Hotchkin course is famous for its stunning beauty and challenging round.
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
An outstanding links course set on the North Norfolk coast, Royal West Norfolk Golf Club, or 'Brancaster' as it's commonly referred to, was given a Royal Charter by King Edward VII. It is home to some wonderfully atmospheric settings, course is sandwiched between the saltmarsh and North sea to provide spectacular scenery.
Harlech, Gwynedd
Situated in Harlech in North Wales, Royal St Davids Golf Course is probably the best links course in Wales that provides a challenging game with a beautifully scenic location. Established in 1894, its Championship Links provide fast greens and undulating fairways, and is home to many national and international tournaments.
Wirral, Merseyside
A classic links course founded back in 1869, Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake has a long and distinguished history in the world of golf. Considered a tricky course thanks to its windy location, golf legend Bernard Darwin quoted the course as "Hoylake, blown upon by mighty winds, breeder of mighty champions".
Southport, Merseyside
Granted a Royal Charter by King George VI in 1951, the Royal Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside, has consistently been a favourite for many professional golfers for decades. Surrounded by towering sand dunes it's an amazing setting for an amazing course, and no wonder that it's hosted the men's championship nine times.
Newcastle, Down
One of the oldest golf courses in Ireland, the Royal County Down Golf Club is situated overlooking Dundrum Bay, and set against the magnificent backdrop of the Mountains of Mourne. The course offers golfers of all standards the opportunity to play a truly great course with dramatic panoramas of the mountains and coastline.
Edinburgh, Lothians
Probably one of the finest municipal courses in the UK, Braid Hills sits above Edinburgh and has some incredible views of the castle and beyond. It's a real gem of a golf course that uses native gorse plants to shape the layout of the course, and a Par 71 that will challenge even the experienced golfer.
Turnberry, West Coast
Situated next to the Firth of Clyde in Ayrshire, Turnberry Golf Course has magnificent views of the Isle of Arran and Mull of Kintyre. Nestling in 800 acres of estate, the course is home to the iconic Ailsa, an Open Championship course that's consistently voted one of the best courses in the world. And rightly so.