Kilmarnock Barassie, Troon, Ayrshire
Par 72, 6,852 yards
Website: www.kbgc.co.uk
The course: At least three different tracks can be played from the 27 holes available. By far the most challenging is the Barassie Links, which is used when the club hosts competitive events. This classic links has everything – great conditioning, humps, hollows, undulations, blind shots, penal rough and lightning-fast greens. An Open Qualifying venue that is definitely worth a visit.
Signature hole: The 18th is a short par 4 which may seem innocuous from the tee, but clever fairway cross-bunkering means it can be a card-wrecker.
What makes it special? Great condition, great golfing challenge, great people.