The weakest zone for links golf in the British Isles due to a coastline primarily consisting of cliffs, Seaton Carew is the headline venue with Berwick-upon-Tweed running a strong second.

England - East

A region for links golfers that is dominated by the near neighbours of Royal West Norfolk and Hunstanton. Just across The Wash, Seacroft is relatively unknown but another high quality venue.

England - South East

In Royal St George's, Royal Cinque Ports and Princes the Kent coast has three Open Championship courses, past and present sitting side by side. Further along the coast, Rye is exclusive but well worth the effort to get a game.

England - South West

All roads in the South West must lead to Saunton, with both the East and West courses being superb tracks. For the connoisseur, both Royal North Devon and St Enodoc offer a unique and in part eccentric experience.

England - North West

The cluster of links courses on the Lancashire coast is one of the world's great golf destinations. The "Royals" at Birkdale, Lytham and Liverpool are all current Open Championship venues, S&A an early Ryder Cup venue yet Hillside may be the best of them all. Further up the coast lies Silloth-on-Solway, a personal favourite.