Hey Will, I've really enjoyed reading through these posts. I love that you included notes about the towns, the pubs, and the history as well. I'm sure if I ever make that bucket list trip to Ireland I'll be coming back to read through them again!

My wife and I traveled all around England and Scotland for our honeymoon. She generously allowed me to play one round in the Heathlands (West Hill) and one near Edinburgh (North Berwick). While both were astounding, those experiences birthed my strong desire to return and see more golf in England. As an outsider, the depth and breadth of accessible, stellar, historic golf architecture seems extraordinary. I am 5+ years away from it, but here are some of the courses on my 'dream 40th birthday trip' across England. Would love any other members' feedback or additions on 'must' visits. Sunningdale (Old and New) Swinley Forest St. Georges Hill Woking Hankley Common Huntercombe Royal Worlington and Newmarket Aldeburgh Royal Cinque Ports Royal St. Georges St. Enodoc East Devon West Sussex

I haven't been but friends are getting married next summer in Ireland near Cork and Kinsale. I'm going to try to get in Ballybunion and Old Head. Have an in for Old Head. We'll see what needs to happen for Ballybunion.

I think Mid Pines is just about perfect in terms of its scale, it delivers dramatic shots and moments but also is supremely walkable.

Excellent read. I miss that place so much. I used to play MP 4-5 days a week when i lived in Pinehurst. One of the best walks in Pinehurst.

I'm dreaming of getting out west to Carne. The remote trek is intriguing to me...Machrihanish is also on the Scottish version of that list for me.

I played Cape Cod CC last year and was smittened before I even made it to the parking lot. The preview driving in had me gawking at the cool landforms, specifically the volcano hole. My introduction to Emmett was at Leatherstocking, then Keney Park reaffirmed the quality of his work, so I found myself looking for opportunities to play his designs. Unfortunately, most of his courses are private, so Cape Cod was a welcomed addition for a public golfer like myself.

Dale, Landscapes Unlimited has tried this before and it lead to a string of middle of the road clubs. I haven’t seen the work in Nebraska or SD, yet. But, this very much seems like a continuation of an old model. Not making a statement on quality it’s just rare for contractor owned and run jobs to be interesting despite what the golf media industrial complex says. We are currently building enough golf that there will be some middling or bad stuff out there.

Oosthuizen in the top tier? Woof. Another person suckered by rhythm.

They could fill in all the bunkers at Belvedere and it would still be a great course. That’s how good the greens are!!