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The best golf courses around the world

Compiled by Andy Mossack
For many, golf is an essential part of a holiday. The Travel Editor’s Resident Pro, Andy, has played courses all around the world and has an eagle eye for the best. Here are his faves, but let us know your suggestions – Andy just might add them in.
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Pebble Beach, California.   6,816 yards  Par 72  Possibly one of the most famous par 5 holes in golf, the 18th winds its way alongside the mighty Pacific Ocean. Pebble Beach...

  Image: 18th at Pebble Beach Golf Course
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St Andrews Old Course, Fife, Scotland.  7,279 yards  Par 72  I remember thinking this was where it all began The Home of Golf. St Andrews' legendary Old Course simply...

  Image: 18th - St Andrews Links Golf Course
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Valderrama, San Roque, Spain.  6,734 yards  Par 71  Who can forget the drama of the Ryder Cup in 1997 when the famous par 5  17th played such an enormous part in the...

  Image: 17th at Valderrama Golf Club, Spain
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Royal Birkdale, Southport, England.  7,018 yards  Par 70  Lee Trevino once cracked that it was like ‘visiting the moon’ when he first arrived at the course and he...

  Image: 7th at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England
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The Belfry, Brabazon Course, Warwickshire, England.  7118 yards  Par 72  There are two reasons why The Belfry is on my list, the 10th and the 18th. Many times I’ve stood on...

  Image: 1st at The Belfry Golf Club, England
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San Lorenzo Golf Course, Almancil, Portugal.  6,825 yards  Par 72  There are countless courses to choose from if you’re in Portugal’s Algarve; it’s one of...

  Image: 6th at San Lorenzo Golf Course, Portugal
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Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland.  7,421 yards  Par 71  Another Open Championship venue and who can forget Jean Van de Velde coming to the 18th with a three shot lead in 1999 and...

  Image: Barry Burn at Carnoustie Links Golf Course, Scotland
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Estonian Golf and Country Club, Manniva Village, Estonia.   7,117 yards  Par 72 There is something very special happening in Estonia, the northernmost of the three Baltic...

  Image: Club House at the Estonian Golf and Country Club
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Penha Longa Hotel and Golf Resort, Estoril, Portugal.  6,919 yards  Par 72  You might not know this, but there are some really excellent golf courses outside of the Algarve...

  Image: Penha Longa Hotel & Golf Resort, Estoril, Portugal
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Furnace Creek Golf Club, Death Valley, California.  6,215 yards  Par 70  I've included this in my list because playing on the lowest (214 feet below sea level) and hottest...

  Image: Furnace Creek Golf Club, Death Valley, California