1. Muirfield – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Architect: Harry Colt, with recent changes by Martin Hawtree Stats: 6,728 yds, par 71, SSS 73 GF: £195 for 18 holes, £250 for 36 Visitor information: Tuesday and Thursday only, must book in advance W: muirfield.org.uk 2010 Ranking: 1 (no change) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: Changes to 15 holes in preparation for the 2013 Open Championship

Panellists' Comments: "Superbly crafted test of golf that asks you to hit every shot in the book"; "Muirfield may not have the picture postcard views of County Down or Turnberry but the course's innate tranquility allows you to concentrate on the task in hand - a good job as it's a searching examination of your golf game"; "Surprisingly visitor friendly, from practice ground to locker rooms the facilities are absolutely first class."

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