Five of James Braid’s Best Courses

James Braid was an immense figure in the game, belonging to a very short and distinguished list of greats who not only won at least five major championships, but also became productive (if not always brilliant) course designers—a list that includes J.H. Taylor, Jack Nicklaus, Peter Thomson, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, and Nick Faldo. Add […]

James Braid: A Monumental Career

His achievements as a player—including five open championship titles—are exceeded only by his legacy as a golf course designer

Nefyn & District Golf Club

This spectacular layout atop a cliff draws comparisons with Pebble Beach for its unique setting and unmatched views

Ganton Golf Club, England

Part inland course and part links, this little-known but highly praised design rates as one of the most subtle yet challenging layouts in Britain

Aberdovey Golf Club, Wales

Prime location, splendid golf holes and a certain Darwinian outlook place this blustery links high atop the Welsh must-play list

Wallasey Golf Club, England

Known primarily as the birthplace of the Stableford scoring system, this club outside Liverpool deserves notice for its layout along the Merseyside coast