Sky Sports golf commentator Ewen Murray has worked and played at the world's most famous courses.  But ask him his favourite….and he'll tell you to go to a links course in East Lothian, which more illustrious neighbours surround.

Ewen became a member of Dunbar when he was a promising junior golfer, commuting by bus and train from his home in Edinburgh.  It's a stunning piece of land where they've been playing golf for 400 years.

https://www.dunbargolfclub.com/

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After a cameo appearance in our Royal Troon episode, Henrik Stenson is back to discuss the Swedish course that bears his name.

The former Open champion has teamed up with architect Christian Lundin to revamp the two 18-hole courses at this property near Stockholm. The East course reopened in 2019 and is already in Europe's Top 100, while the West course will soon be completed.

https://ostgk.se/en/

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Fancy a round at the exclusive course which hosts the Scottish Open? 

Renaissance is a private members' club for the wealthy.  But when the Golf Pilgrim played with Jerry Sarvadi, he suggested anyone who wants a game should give him a call or send him an email!

You're likely to be vetted…the club suggests its "One Time Experience" deal is for potential members. But there's no harm in asking….

https://trcaa.com/

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A hundred years ago, the Åland Islands were the subject of an international dispute that had to be settled by the League of Nations.  Are they Finnish or Swedish?

Well, for the last century, the answer is a bit of both.  The archipelago is part of Finland, but everyone speaks Swedish.

And although the golf courses are relatively modern, the site is historic, with a castle and Viking burial grounds nearby.

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An all-star edition in which we visit one of the world's best-known courses and talk to two famous figures who know it well.

Royal Troon is a regular host of The Open Championship, and in 2016, Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson played some spectacular golf as they vied to become Champion Golfer of the Year.  Henrik won, shooting a record 20 under par, and he tells The Golf Pilgrim of his love for the course.

We also hear from BBC Commentator Andrew Cotter, who grew up as a member at Royal Troon. He explains why The Postage Stamp is one of the most iconic holes in golf.

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https://www.royaltroon.co.uk/

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A tale of two courses…one which has mysteriously slipped out of Europe's Top 100 list, while its once lesser-ranked twin has overtaken it.

At one point Kytäjä’s South-East course was rated as high as 65th in the continental list and was Number One in Finland. But this stylish resort sited between a forest and a gorgeous lake is definitely worth a visit.

Both South-East and North-West courses are great.  Make up your own mind which one is best….

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Western Gailes, on a narrow strip of land between the Ayrshire coast and a railway line is a tough test for any golfer.  That's why it's been used as an Open qualifying venue and recently staged the Scottish women's amateur championship. The closing holes in particular will leave you breathless, even when the wind isn't whipping off the sea.

Its clubhouse has a very traditional feel, and Western Gailes is now one of the few remaining Scottish clubs with a men-only membership policy, though women are welcome as visitors.

https://westerngailes.com/

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Finland is often rated as the happiest nation in the world.  Is it because of its high standard of living? Is it the beauty of the landscape, or because Finns spend so much time in saunas? Or could it be because they have some beautiful golf courses like Linna which feature in continental Europe's Top 100?

One of the holes on this course was designed by the winner of a competition - and Dave Sampson went on to have a successful career as a golf architect.  We talk to him about Linna, as well as his most famous creation - the Marco Simone course near Rome which staged the 2023 Ryder Cup.

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There are so many highly rated courses in this part of England, that Camberley Heath probably doesn't get the attention it deserves, even though it's in England's Top 100.

But this Harry Colt heathland gem should be on your must-play list, and not just because it's a good deal cheaper to play than many of its illustrious Surrey neighbours. Towering pines line the fairways, and there are plenty of elevation changes to make for a challenging, but fun round.

https://www.camberleyheathgolfclub.co.uk/

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We're publishing our review of Estonia's top course on a famous day in the country's golf history.  It's Day One of The Open championship at Royal Portrush, and, for the first time, an Estonian golfer will be among those taking part!

Richard Teder, an amateur, qualified in stunning fashion a few weeks earlier - and by coincidence, he did so while Neil was at Pärnu Bay in Estonia - which is ranked in the Top 100 courses in continental Europe.  There was much excitement back home…

Ian caught up with Richard at Portrush and they spoke about Pärnu Bay, and how he helped put Estonia on the world golf map.

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