The natural beauty of Northern Ireland and its coastlines are ready-made for spectacular golf. The greatest in course design have taken full advantage of its wonders to create links unlike anywhere else - here are five you have to consider for your golfing adventure to Northern Ireland.

The Open is the oldest tournament in golf, with a history dating back more than 170 years. As the 152nd edition begins at Royal Troon, we take a look back at the origins of this iconic championship.

On the golf-rich south Ayrshire coast, a few hundred yards north of the birthplace of The Open sits a golf course that only the very best have conquered. As Royal Troon prepares to host its 10th Open Championship, we look at the extensive history of one of Scotland’s greatest links courses.

Standing on a rocky promontory to the Atlantic, surrounded by natural beauty from east to west, Royal Portrush may get its fame as the first and only course outside of Great Britain to host The Open Championship, but its story goes far deeper. We take a look at the history of one of the world’s best courses.

In East Lothian, south of the Firth of Forth, east of Edinburgh, you’ll find a land rich in golf history, and here resides your new favourite store, the Jack White shop, a home of hickory. Neil Davey heads to Scotland to meet its founder, Boris Lietzow.

As it takes centre stage for the 30th time at the 150th edition of The Open, St Andrews historic Old Course remains at the very top of every golfer’s bucket list. This is why…

Royal Liverpool has played a huge role in the development of golf, whether it’s been through innovative championships to its production of golf’s early superstars. The pedigree of Hoylake is without question.

A timeline of one the world’s most famous golf destinations. Willy Fernie, winner of the 1883 Open Championship and four-time runner-up, designed the original 6,248-yard No.1 course, along with a 1,690-yard nine-hole ladies course. They opened in 1901.