64. Southport & Ainsdale – Top 100 UK and Ireland golf courses 2012

Architect: James Braid Stats: 6,796 yds, par 72, SSS 74 GF: £85 inclusive of £5 catering voucher - 27/36 holes £120 including voucher Visitor information: No restrictions subject to availability W: sandagolfclub.co.uk 2010 Ranking: 58 (down 6) Improvements since 2010 Rankings: Course: 2nd hole lengthened by 50 yards and new green built - 16th hole lengthened by 20 yards and new green built

Panellists' Comments: "A really friendly club - everyone from the members to the starter goes out of their way to welcome you"; "One of the hardest first holes in the Top 100. Take bogey and move on!"; "Changes to the 2nd have made it an absolutely superb par 5"; "Perhaps the most unsung of the Lancashire links but it should be on your ‘must play' list if you are thinking of a trip to the area."

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