Archerfield kicks off the Top 100 courses in the UK and Ireland 2012

Kicking off the Top 100 is a new addition to the list and a course built just eight years ago.

Archerfield Fidra course, based in East Lothian, was designed by DJ Russell and has received rave reviews throughout its short existence.

Situated between Muirfield and North Berwick, Archerfield Fidra’s location is part of a golfing haven with its sister course, Archerfield Dirleton, forming a quartet of top courses nearby.

Measuring at almost 7,000 yards, the exclusive Fidra links is flanked by pine forests that provide a secluded outlook as you contend with a combination of fast-running fairways and greens.

Built on a site steeped in golfing history stretching back over 100 years, Russell has designed a course which pays homage to its legacy with its luxurious facilities generating one of the finest settings in world golf.

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