Heaven on earth

A quintet of courses offering attractive aspects and more than ample adventure

Rob Smith reveals his must-play selections from the treasure chest of courses that rank among the Next 100 just outside our UK&I Top 100 list...

You’ll never forget your first sight of the bridge 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It runs from the County Antrim clifftop to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede. Erected in 1775, the bridge enabled

There are 100 high-calibre courses in this ranking – and the average green fee is under £50

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

This week’s dream: a journey into the deep ...