Golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the world with an estimated 50 million people around the world enslaved by the little white ball.
International Golf Course designers are probably looking more than ever, and virtually any undeveloped land is becoming a field course with surprising speed.
The People's Republic of China is an effective microcosm of the unprecedented growth of the game. The first golf course opened in China in the mid-1980s and 2005, there were 200 courses that run into the ground!
With over 32, 000 Golf Courses in the world and many more in the early stages of development, the choice of the top ten in the world is not easy. That said, here are our picks for the ten best in the year:
Augusta
Augusta is not only one of the most exclusive clubs in the world but also one of the most attractive, with each hole behalf of the abundant flora that grows throughout the course. Starting the first Grand Slam of the year, the Masters, has been tweaked here and there to make the course more difficult for the true champions of the game. Known to favor long hitters, Augusta National may be the ideal place to improve your golf swing – if you can pay green fees.
Ballybunion
Regularly referred to as the best sea side course in the world, the Old Course at Ballybunion storm is a mix of wild, angry seascapes and giant dunes of Ireland. A formidable challenge for even the best golfers, Ballybunion is tilted, as the test the "supreme" of golf.
Leopard Creek
The Gary Player designed golf Leopard Creek is one of leadership courses in South Africa and is arguably one of the most exciting courses to play, simply because of its proximity to the Kruger National Park in South Africa's largest conservation area wildlife. Dangers of assuming a new dimension since water is home to hippos and crocodiles, and it is not unusual to be watched closely by the elephants and giraffes, when teeing off.
Kingston Heath
Located in the famous sand belt of Melbourne, Kingston Heath is considered the jewel of the crown of golf in Australia. A perfect example of strategic course, Kingston Heath has a classic design with a large variation in length.
St Andrews Old Course
It would be remiss to exclude the oldest golf course in the world and the spiritual home of golf. This course is recognized as the age most famous of the links on the planet and has some of the largest greens in the world. According to the legend of golf, the course was played as early as the 12th century and the bridge over Swilcan Burn are believed to have been built by the Romans. Anyone who is passionate about golf course fascinated by this old, familiar.
Valderrama
Nicknamed "the old continent better side," Valderrama, Spain is hosting the grand final of the European Tour, the Volvo Masters. A powerful course, Valderrama is the epitome of everything Spanish.
Nine bridges
Located on a volcanic island off South Korea, nine bridges were designed by a team led by a horticulturist and therefore the aesthetic appeal of course is quite overwhelming. Built like a championship golf course, location, design excellent, fairways and bent grass greens virgins become one of the most attractive golf options in the Far East.
Ailsa at Turnberry
A regular course Open Championship courses, the Ailsa at Turnberry is one of the most picturesque places in the UK, with fabulous views across the Mull of Kintyre and the Isle of Arran. Trackball may have to assume a new dimension in the Ailsa however, as well fresh "winds have claimed their share of booty.
Cabo del Sol
Located in Los Cabos, Mexico, Cabo del Sol is a course designed by Jack Nicklaus, boasting 1.5 miles beach along the Sea of Cortez. Apart from its stunning design, it is very difficult to play with a lot of dangers waiting to trap the unwary.
Pebble Beach
A favorite Jack Nicklaus, Pebble Beach Links is the Mecca of world golf and is within earshot of the roaring Pacific Ocean. A classic round, Pebble Beach, was ranked as the number one public course in America by the Journal of the European Gold in 2007. It was based U.S. Open of several prestigious times since 1972 and will host the 2010 edition.
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