Ideal world the Open would stay UK and PGA would go international on occassion. Also really wish Scottish would have a boutique event every 5 years or so when Muirfield is going to be used. Forget par, forget infrastructure. Go to North Berwick or Royal Dornoch or Aberdeen area, or Western Gailes, etc. Give us somewhere coastal most haven't seen thats exciting to watch.

I really enjoy the Scottish Open. It's a National Championship and worthy of the field it attracts. That said, I would like to see it move from Renaissance Club. No disrespect to Tom Doak, trust me on that, but there are so many other links venues in the country - why not a rota for that tournament? The fact that it's a tournament co-sanctioned with PGA and DP Tours probably means no can do. It's all about the money and TV rights, and I do understand that aspect. I would just love to see the "smaller" courses get some love. North Berwick? Not a chance, too small. But how fun would it be to see the best guys play those greens, and think of the cool aerials. Either way, thank you for the content (as always) and look forward to your Open coverage. Rob

The cadence of Southern Pines, Mid Pines and Pine Needles extols Ross through his early architectural work. Small quirky and challenging greens at SP with more broad shoulders and less contour on PN. Mid Pines is the perfect blend of both with intimacy built into the routing. I am a fan.

just got back from my 10th golf trip to GB&I and it never disappoints. I was fortunate to be joined by my two 30 something sons and middle brother on this one, just so much fun. North Berwick on Day 1 in a 50mph breeze, followed by Gullane #1, The Old Course at St. Andrews (via the 48hr ahead Ballot), 36 holes on Day 4 at Kingsbarns and Elie and we closed it out at the Eden course at St. Andrews. IMO, it's hard to go wrong playing anywhere in GB&I. Even courses you've never heard of are worth playing as they are unique and fun. The only things that have changed since my first trip 18 years ago are the prices (much higher) and the number of traveling golfers (many more). And the food in Scotland this time was great, much improved compared to previous trips. I am hopeful for a couple of more trips there, to Wales and maybe one more time to England but if that does not happen, I have been very blessed to see some special places.

Thanks a ton for the additions Scott!!

Adam, you have a great list here. I have played most of them. I would add Rye to your RCP/RSG group. Also, The Berkshire is worth considering in your first grouping though those you have listed are probably all better. In your last group, I would advise taking a look at Hayling. I have not made it there yet but it looks stunning.

I just got back from my 10th golf trip to GB&I and it never disappoints. I was fortunate to be joined by two my 30 something sons and middle brother on this one, just so much fun. North Berwick on Day 1 in a 50mph breeze, followed by Gullane #1, The Old Course at St. Andrews (via the 48hr ahead Ballot), 36 holes on Day 4 at Kingsbarns and Elie and we closed it out at the Eden course at St. Andrews. IMO, it's hard to go wrong playing anywhere in GB&I. Even courses you've never heard of are worth playing as they are unique and fun. The only things that have changed since my first trip 18 years ago are the prices (much higher) and the number of traveling golfers (many more). And the food in Scotland this time was great, much improved compared to previous trips. I am hopeful for a couple of more trips there, to Wales and maybe one more time to England but if that does not happen, I have been very blessed to see some special places.

Played it two days ago! Absolutely worth the trip! Coupling it with Enniscrone and County Sligo makes it a no-brainer if you can swing it.

I took a screenshot, but do not think I can put pictures up on the website quite yet. If you go to Gotterups second shot on the 16th hole, it’s a perfect example of what the guys have been talking about on the podcast. He misses so far right that it’s out of the troublesome heather and into a very trampled down area. A miss would’ve made par difficult.

I saw this morning that Shackelford is advocating they put the pin front right one day. It would leave it somewhat blind behind the front mound which he believes would be more difficult for the pros. If the hole is playing downwind I could see it being very difficult to get it close judging hitting just over that mound would be a challenge and could lead to some interesting bounces if players are a bit off