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Top 100 scoTland 2015 92 Murrayshall Old NEW ENTRY Scone, Perthshire. Par 73, 6,120 yards. Designer: Hamilton J Stutt. AM This is a high-quality resort course that is well worth playing. A really good test and lovely scenery too. GW VERDICT our panel could be accused of preferring links, but our new entries so far demonstrate we can be charmed by excellent inland courses too. Murrayshall old (there is also the good-looking lynedoch too among pines and bracken) is another serene experience among woodland. It’s routed through mature trees with natural burns and white-sand bunkers to be negotiated. 6 Golf World ToP 100 sCoTlANd 2015
93 Craigielaw (▼ 4) Aberlady, East Lothian. Par 72, 6,601 yards. Designer: Donald Steel. JC Good test of golf, could easily be higher. IM A modern big links with severely sloping greens and deep bunkers making it a real test. AM on a moderately windy day this fastrunning links can be a beast! GW VERDICT A welcome addition to East lothian’s portfolio, this is a delightful seaside experience on a warm summer’s evening. 91 The Carrick ( ) Loch Lomond, Dunbartonshire. Par 71, 6,729 yards. Designer: Doug Carrick. DD Indiferent start but some excellent holes on the back nine particularly. superb views. NS There are fabulous sections in the middle of the front nine and on the closing stretch, some of which go along the side of the loch. PR such a lovely setting and excellent holes. GW VERDICT Great scenery and an interesting layout made this a widespread panel favourite. 90 Cardrona (▼ 5) Peebles, Borders. Par 72, 6,856 yards. Designer: Dave Thomas. IM A purpose-built ‘Championship’ course in a splendid setting. AM Was in very good condition on the only time I played it. CB A serene experience in mature woodland. GW VERDICT Not necessarily a winter course as it can get wet, but in summer it is a super experience; a terrific play-and-stay option. 89 Letham Grange (▼ 8) Arbroath, Angus. Par 73, 6,632 yards. Designer: Donald Steel. AM I always like to give it the benefit of doubts; a good test but financial uncertainty has taken its toll, even though it is a really good layout. AF lovely new-ish course. some great holes and super use of water, giving it a feeling of a bit of an American resort. GW VERDICT A long inland course with early elevation changes, it can look sensational. 88 Bruntsfield Links (▼ 5) Edinburgh, Lothian. Par 71, 6,446 yards. Designer: Willie Park Jnr. AM Good all round experience, without being anything absolutely exceptional. IJ A good example of parkland golf, that also happens to be one of the oldest clubs in the world. A good test for all standards of golfer. GW VERDICT A solid parkland course that is impossible not to enjoy, without having the thrills of some similar courses higher in the list. 87 Pitlochry ( ) Pitlochry, Perthshire. Par 69, 5,700 yards. Designer: Willie Fernie. AM likeable Highland heathland course, some great views and a clever layout on a small plot. NS once you get up the first three or four holes and are on level or descending ground, savour the views along the Glen. Terrific stuf. GW VERDICT lots of changes of elevation to test your clubbing at a scenic course that is investing to enhance its excellent ofering. 86 East Renfrewshire (▼ 2) Newton Mearns, Renfrewshire. Par 71, 6,107 yards. Designer: James Braid. IM I have never understood its comparatively lowly position; it deserves to be higher in the list. Fast and true greens with natural hazards in abundance, it deserves more attention. AM Good heathland/parkland and one of the better courses in the area. GW VERDICT ‘East Ren’ is a James Braiddesigned moorland and a fine examination. 85 Royal Musselburgh (▼ 8) Prestonpans, East Lothian. Par 70, 6,237 yards. Designer: James Braid. ND Not the former home of the open, but an undulating parkland with a stately clubhouse. DC An attractive Easth lothian parkland that isn’t especially testing – no bad thing! AM Played it 10 times as it is good value but without the highlights of others nearby. GW VERDICT A super parkland that is an excellent alternative to East lothian’s links. 84 Meldrum House (▲ 10) Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire. Par 70, 7,010 yards. Designer: Graeme Webster. AM loved the course set-up, it was in great condition and is well worth playing. Access is not easy but this is a terrific course so try hard. NS A course which will improve but certainly has a good mix of holes and length of hole which ensures you are consistently tested. GW VERDICT Big favourite with the panel; stay on site to be able to play this real inland gem. ToP 100 ToP sCoTlANd 100 ENGlANd 2015 Golf World 57
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