The most iconic 18 holes in Golf – Which ones have you played?

The most iconic 18 holes in Golf – Which ones have you played?

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Having escorted group tours to Scotland and Ireland (which boast many of the top holes) and enjoying invites to many of the USA’s notable courses, I relived great memories when seeing Joel Beall‘s article for Golf Digest.  Have you played some of these holes and smile at these memories also! I have played 11 of these holes.  I look forward to the future to put the final 7 in my memory bank!

18th hole, Old Course at St. Andrews

The town of St. Andrews helps sculpt a natural coliseum around the Old Course’s final hole. The panoramic backdrop of Hamilton Hall, the Royal and Ancient clubhouse and Martyrs’ Monument, coupled with onlookers from porch over-hangs, is more breathtaking than any picture a Hollywood green screen can paint.

 

The 15th might be more photogenic, but the 16th is cosmetic in its own right. Moreover, with a 200-yard-plus carry over water, cliffs and treacherous bunkers, it’s one of the toughest par 3s in the world.