Play The Open Qualifying Courses With GolfNow
By: Golfshake Editor | Thu 07 Jul 2022
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This year's 150th Open Championship at St Andrews is particularly historic, a milestone event that will stand as a truly memorable occasion.
Golfers will be marking that in various ways; thousands will be at The Old Course, millions will follow on TV, while others shall take to the fairways of a fabulous venue of their own choosing.
One fitting manner in which to celebrate The Open would be playing a layout that has previously been used for Regional or Final Qualifying. These are dotted throughout the UK & Ireland and represent some of the finest destinations in the game.
Bringing you closer to them, our friends GolfNow - who offer tee times at wonderful courses - have presented a special The Open Qualifier Courses Hub, showcasing ten places that you could play before, during or after this year's Open.
We take a closer look at those venues below - an endeavour that has inspired us to start planning where to go!
Panmure Golf Club
Location: Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.91
Review Comment: "All the trouble is in front of you. No tricks. Hit good shots and get rewarded. Hit poor shots and get punished. Terrific greens for April. I could be a member here and never tire of it. Played in 3/4 club wind and still enjoyed it immensely."
Dundonald Links
Location: Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.93
Review Comment: "Dundonald Links is an experience every golfer should try, more than once."
Fairmont St Andrews
Location: Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.19
Review Comment: "Great value, fun course, which was tough but fair, made to feel welcome and in excellent condition."
Carton House Golf Club
Location: Republic of Ireland
Golfshake Rating: 4.64
Review Comment: "Superb course, tough and more bunkers than I have ever seen on a golf course. Great challenge and so quiet. Really is worth a visit and will go again!"
Galgorm Castle Golf Club
Location: Northern Ireland
Golfshake Rating: 4.49
Review Comment: "Fabulous course, definitely one of Northern Ireland’s top parklands."
Old Fold Manor Golf Club
Location: England
Golfshake Rating: 3.59
Review Comment: "The course was in good shape and as I have not played there for many years it had matured nicely. Would recommend it and definitely play again."
Goswick Links Golf Club
Location: England
Golfshake Rating: 4.40
Review Comment: "Quality traditional links, awesome in every respect."
The Mere Golf Resort & Spa
Location: England
Golfshake Rating: 4.20
Review Comment: "Great fun, the weather was great. I would play here again. I would recommend it to my friends."
Leven Links Golf Club
Location: Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 3.88
Review Comment: "Many have said when standing on the 1st teeing box, this is a very flat course, by the time they have completed 18 they realise this is a true thinking golfers links course."
Ladybank Golf Club
Location: Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.86
Review Comment: "There are no two holes the same where especially the last four or five could make or break any scorecard. A real hidden gem in Fife where quality golf courses come in abundance."
For more information on The Open Qualifier Courses on GolfNow, please visit https://www.golfnow.co.uk/spotlight/the-open-qualifying-courses.
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