When a young Scottish surgeon moved across the border to north-east England in the early 1870s, he was shocked o discover that there was nowhere for him to play his favourite sport. And so The Durham and Yorkshire Golf Club was born, later renamed Seaton Carew.

For the next century, heavy industry dominated the landscape, but in the midst of it all, there is a golfing oasis, which for decades has been recognised as one of England's best courses.

And not content with having 18 great holes, Seaton Carew has 22….

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Breaking News alert! The Golf Pilgrim takes on the BBC…as Neil goes head-to-head with BBC TV news presenter Christian Fraser in a matchplay knockout contest.

Neutral territory somewhere in central England was required, so Northamptonshire County was chosen. With a Harry Colt and James Braid pedigree, this is a venue that is sure to test the best.

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The grass may be green and as well-manicured as any we’ve seen this year, but it certainly doesn’t grow under the feet of the management at El Paraiso between Marbella and Estepona on the Costa Del Sol.

This is a club that's on the move, and don’t be surprised to see it enhance its position in Spain’s top 100.

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An exclusive, private club in one of Spain’s most upmarket resorts - but a small number of visitors are allowed to play at Las Brisas, especially in summer.

So you can follow in the footsteps of Sean Connery, who used to be a member, and top footballers, who still are.

It was designed by Robert Trent Jones and updated by Kyle Phillips - who tells us about the changes he made.

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Opened in 2000, Kingsbarns has quickly established itself as a course on a par with some of the greatest links courses in Scotland. Every year, it jointly hosts the Alfred Dunhill Pro-Am event alongside The Old Course at St Andrews and Carnoustie.

It's now a must-play destination for thousands of visitng golfers, so you might find the pace of play a little frustrating…but just relax and enjoy the spectacular views.

And what better way to prepare for your round than to listen to architect Kyle Phillips talking to The Golf Pilgrim about the course he built. And if you stick around to the end, you'll hear from a mystery special guest - an international sports star who plays Kingsbarns regularly!

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Only five years old, but Dumbarnie Links blends seamlessly into the Fife coastline and has already made it into the top 50 courses in GB & Ireland.

It's a pay-and-play course so visitors are treated as members for the day, with outstanding service from the moment you arrive.

Dumbarnie was designed by Clive Clark, and we're delighted to have the former Ryder Cup player and BBC commentator join us on the podcast to talk about his course, along with General Manager David Scott who's captain of the PGA and has just been appointed as the R&A's Honorary Professional.

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If the bunkers don't get you at Lundin, the burns surely will.

Lundin is in the St Andrews belt and its views, history and quirky holes make it a worthy destination for those wanting more Fife golf during their pilgrimage to the Old Course.

But good course management is essential for a good score.

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What should make you more nervous on the 1st tee at Elie?

A blind tee shot in front of a busy clubhouse terrace, or the fact that a periscope from a decommissioned Royal Navy Submarine is used to see if the fairway ahead is clear?

The Golf House, Elie is celebrating its 150th anniversary but golf on this site goes back much further.

It combines its wonderful history with some fantastic seaside holes.

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