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3 Expert Reviews

Honest insights from our Golf Sherpas who've played every course

Dundonald Links
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Highly Recommended

Dundonald Links

20 January 2024
Championship Tees
S
Steven Coutts
Golf Sherpa Founder
Sunny with occasional clouds

Our Take:

A strategic test requiring precise driving and creative short game. The course rewards thoughtful play over aggressive shot-making....

Wind
Breezy
Greens
Very quick

Insider Tip:

The 16th hole plays longer than the yardage suggests due to the elevated green. Trust your yardage and take an extra club.

Perfect For:

Low handicappersMid handicappersChampionship experience

Signature Hole:

16

Spectacular par-3 over water with the clubhouse as backdrop - one of Scotland's most photogenic holes

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Difficulty
Hard
The Machrie Golf Links
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Recommended

The Machrie Golf Links

18 January 2024
Medal Tees
B
Ben Holland
Golf Sherpa Founder
Overcast with light rain

Our Take:

Traditional links golf requiring creativity and course management. The wind is a constant factor that must be respected....

Wind
Windy
Greens
Medium

Insider Tip:

Local knowledge is crucial on the 9th hole. The fairway slopes left to right, so aim right of center to find the short grass.

Perfect For:

Mid handicappersHigh handicappersLinks golf lovers

Signature Hole:

13

Dramatic par-4 with a challenging approach to a green perched above the beach

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Difficulty
Hard
Kingsbarns Golf Links
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Highly Recommended

Kingsbarns Golf Links

15 January 2024
Championship Tees
J
Jamie Fleming
Golf Sherpa Founder
Perfect sunny day

Our Take:

World-class links golf with dramatic coastal holes and strategic bunkering. Every shot requires thought and precision....

Wind
Calm
Greens
Very quick

Insider Tip:

The 12th hole's fairway slopes toward the water. Keep your drive left of center to avoid the hazard.

Perfect For:

Low handicappersChampionship experienceLinks golf lovers

Signature Hole:

12

Breathtaking par-5 along the coastline with risk-reward options on every shot

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Difficulty
Very Hard

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