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ngland boasts some of the best golfers in the world; Lee Westwood, Paul Casey, Luke Donald and Ian Poulter, so it’s no surprise that England also boasts some of the best golf courses in the world.

A Royal Tee
A great place to start is the aptly named  Golf Coast , in the northwest and home to 20 of the best links course in the country, if not the world. It boasts three famous Royal links courses –  Birkdale ,  Liverpool and  Lytham & St Annes . The oldest of these date back to 1869 and between them they have hosted more than 20 British Open championships.

England's Golf Coast
However with 160 golf courses within an hour’s drive of  Southport , there is no shortage of other options in the North West, most of which won’t cost you as many lost golf balls as the Royal courses. For a complete list check out  www.englandsgolfcoast.com .

The British Open
Away from the North West, Kent boasts the stunning  Royal St George’s , the host of the 2011 British Open. 30 miles west of  London is  Sunningdale’s old and new courses, which have been described as the best 36 holes in the golfing world.

Saunton  on the North Devon coast, and  Rye  on the opposite flank of the country, also offer incredible courses, on stunning coastlines with fantastic local towns and sights nearby.

But with over 1900 golf clubs in England, no matter where you are, you can always find a quality course to scratch the golfing itch.