MACHRIHANISH, Campbeltown. Argyll, 01586 810213
www.machgolf.com Still out in front, reinforced by Paul MacMichael’s choice of its first hole as THE best first hole of any course he has played. “The opening drive, across Machrihanish Bay, is one that every golfer should experience at least once in their lifetime,” he says.
DUNBAR GOLF CLUB, East Lothian, 01368 862317
www.dunbar-golfclub.co.ukOne of Roger McStravick’s “hidden gems” of golf, it also proved popular with Pendanic, Edinburgh, among others – and featured in Paul MacMichael’s “best third holes”.
CRUDEN BAY, Aberdeenshire, 01779 812285
www.crudenbaygolfclub.co.uk Won plaudits from McStravick and Alison Turnbull – and from Paul MacMichael, who said it was “wonderful” – then named its third hole among his best last week.
ROYAL DORNOCH, Golf Rd, Dornoch, Sutherland 01862 810219
www.royaldornoch.comNew entry after its 2nd and 4th holes were selected by Paul MacMichael as the best in Scotland.
KILSPINDIE, Aberlady, East Lothian, 01875 870358,
www.golfeastlothian.comAnother course recommended by McStravick, Kilspindie was also popular with Mike Lambert, who thinks it’s “one of the best places to play golf in East Lothian”.
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