The Best 18 Golf Holes In The World

Jul 20, 2020

Simon Holt talks us through his favourite 18 golf holes from around the world.

The Best 18 Golf Holes In The World

In this video Neil Tappin is joined by Simon Holt.

Simon has travelled the world playing the game’s most treasured courses and he selects his favourite 18 holes from the ones he has played. He includes choices from around the world in this truly eclectic line-up of amazing golf holes.

Now of course this is not a definitive list of the best 18 golf holes in the world, instead use this as a conversation starter and if there are any holes you think Simon has missed out, do not hesitate to let us know via our Golf Monthly social media channels on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Before we start we should acknowledge that Simon said the holes he selected had to be that number of hole at the respective course, and once he used one golf course, he could not use a hole from there again.

1. Machrihanish

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2. National Golf Links of America

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3. Tara-iti

(Joann Dost)

4. Cruden Bay

(Cruden Bay Golf Club)

5. New South Wales

(New South Wales Golf Club)

6. Royal Melbourne (West)

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7. Pine Valley

Hell’s Half Acre, among the most famed and feared hazards in all of golf, guards the 580yd par-5 7th at Pine Valley. Covering a 100yd swath beginning 300yds from the green, the hazard puts immense pressure on the tee shot, which must be well-placed. A true three shot hole. pic.twitter.com/gCKI0DBDC0

— LinksGems Golf Photos (@LinksGems) August 28, 2019

8. Pebble Beach

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9. Royal County Down

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10. Sunningdale (Old)

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11. Shinnecock Hills

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12. Augusta National

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13. North Berwick

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14. Royal Dornoch

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15. Ohoopee Match Club

Checked out the latest Gil Hanse project, Ohoopee Match Club on my way to Augusta. Was blown away, beautiful property and the strategy on every hole made perfect sense. Play towards the hazard get the reward. Awesome concept, building a strictly match play course. (17,15,5,14) pic.twitter.com/2pJEopx2WH

— The Fried Egg (@the_fried_egg) April 9, 2018