I am delighted to be able to bring you Colin Montgomerie’s 10 favourite golf courses. Colin is simply one of the finest European golfers ever to have played the game. He has won 31 European Tour events and his 8 European Tour Order of Merit trophies is unsurpassed in the history of the game.
His Ryder Cup record is incredible - in eight appearances he has never been defeated in a singles match and has amassed an incredible 23.5 points. His association with the Ryder Cup was underlined in the history books when he captained the European team to victory at Celtic Manor in 2010 in one of the all-time classic matches.
Not one to rest on his laurels, in recent years Colin has found great success on the Seniors’ Tour with 3 major victories so far. Colin has also turned his hand to broadcasting, proving an insightful addition to the Sky Sports commentary team. He has also appeared on several podcasts where his refreshing candor has revealed a side to his personality the wider public hasn’t seen before.
Hearing Colin talk you know he is someone who loves the game of golf. A huge thanks to Colin for spending the time to put his list together. He has played all of the world’s best courses, many in the heat of the most intense competition, so he brings a great perspective. The list he has come up with is pure quality from top to bottom. Enjoy!
1. PINE VALLEY
Quite simply the best course in the world.
UK Golf Guy Review, Golf Digest Flyover, Golf Club Atlas
2. CYPRESS POINT
The most scenic course in the USA.
Graylyn Loomis, Golf Digest, Playing the Top 100
Picture - Geoff Shackelford
3. AUGUSTA NATIONAL
To me it’s the best tournament course in the world.
Masters.com, Planet Golf, GolfClubAtlas.com, Augusta Chronicle
4. KINGSTON HEATH
The best bunkered course anywhere in the world.
UK Golf Guy Review, Kingston Heath Website, Planet Golf, Golf Course Architecture
5. TURNBERRY
It’s the most scenic and best course in the UK.
UK Golf Guy Review, Graylyn Loomis, Top100courses.com
6. LOCH LOMOND
The best inland course in Scotland.
UK Golf Guy Review, Graylyn Loomis, Golf Empire
7. SUNNINGDALE OLD
The best feeling on any golf course in the world.
UK Golf Guy Review, Golf Club Atlas, Top100golfcourses
8. SHINNECOCK HILLS
The best links layout in the USA.
UK Golf Guy Review, Golf Monthly History
9. VALDERRAMA
The hardest and tightest course in Europe.
Valderrama Website, top100courses.com, Planet Golf
10. ROYAL DORNOCH
The Sutherland coast line is quite simply stunning.
UK Golf Guy Review, top100golfcourses.com, telegraph.co.uk, Graylyn Loomis
Pic - royaldornoch.com
A big thanks again to Colin for sharing these. You can see more in the Favourite Courses series here