One of the world’s most revered golf courses, Royal County Down has evolved significantly since the very first hole was constructed in 1889, aided by the input of some of golf’s greatest names and faces. Here, we take a look at those who have shaped the course into what it is today.

Hailing from a small Pennsylvanian industrial town, Tom Fazio’s fifty-year career has seen him ascend to the summit of the golf architecture world. With, quite literally, countless golf courses to his name, this is the story of the designer who never fails to split opinion.

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.

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.