The Top 5 Most Exotic (and Expensive) Golf Courses in The World

THE TOP 5 Most Exotic (and Expensive) Golf Courses in the World In the midst of the British winter, a round of golf at your local course is probably far less appealing than it was in the summer. Fortunately, golf is a truly international sport and many a luxurious course exists outside of the UK that will help keep the old golfing swing lubricated. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO VENTURE FURTHER AFIELD FOR A ROUND OF GOLF, HERE ARE SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST EXOTIC COURSES. BE AWARE THOUGH - A ROUND AT ONE OF THESE CLUBS WILL NOT BE PLEASANT ON YOUR BANK ACCOUNT. 5 THE PENINSULA HOTEL & THE THAI COUNTRY CLUB As far as exotic golf courses go, the Peninsula Hotel & Thai Country Club in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao, in Thailand is right up there. This US PGA-standard course hosted the 1997 Asian Honda Classic, being voted the best in Thailand. With luxurious surroundings, a challenging course and one of the world's best clubhouses, you can pick up a 10-year membership here for around £13,500. 4 THE LEGEND GOLF & SAFARI RESORT Located in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa's Limpopo Province, this par 72 course is one of the most inspiring courses you'll ever step foot on. The Legend Golf & Safari Resort is also home to what is probably the most unique hole in golf – the Extreme 19th – which is accessible only by helicopter and features a tee set at 400 metres high. A round here will cost you 2000 South African Rand (£117). 3 SPYGLASS HILL GOLF COURSE Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Spyglass Hill Golf Course in California is one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in the world. Named after a place once visited by Robert Louis Stevenson and with Treasure Island inspired holes such as 'Black Dog' and 'Billy Bones', this is a wonderful place to enjoy fine weather and fine golfing. A round at Spyglass Hill costs $315 (£192) per person, per round. OLD HEAD GOLF LINKS Okay, so if you are looking to escape the cold UK winter, a trip to County Cook in Ireland is hardly sunnier climes – what it is, however, is one of the world's best courses. Located in the Old Head of Kinsale, this course offers testing holes across the natural terrain and a five-star dining experience afterwards. The downside? It will cost you £245 for a round. SHADOW CREEK GOLF COURSE Built in the Nevada desert and hidden among 21,000 trees, the Shadow Creek Golf Course is a truly inspiring place to play golf – with great weather to boot. A round will cost you over £300, but you are driven to and from the course by limo! galfbase.couk