Number 9. Played autumn 2012. Traditional links.

Recently voted as the number 1 fun golf course in the UK, North Berwick (West) is a fantastically quirky and interesting course. It has some unique features, the wall in front of the green at 13, the much copied bunkering of the Redan (15th) and the huge valley in the green on 16! It is a course that will leave you with a huge grin on your face no matter what you score. Whether you are playing from the rolling fairways or from the beach (it is in play most of the way round) you will be playing golf at its most interesting. I loved every second of it (well except for the drive at 18 with the car park most certainly in the line of fire!). I can only say that it ranks just below the incomparable Royal Dornoch in my own personal list of courses played. If you do visit then please take the time to visit the clubhouse which is top notch.

Thanks: A huge thanks to Campbell at Murray Golf who was an excellent and generous host. The company of Murray Golf are an independent Scottish clothing label. I would highly recommend checking out some of their gear - excellent quality at a reasonable price.