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Glen of the Downs The beauty of Glen of the Downs is hidden in each individual hole. This may not have a beautiful appearance, flowing as it does over an open, bare landscape on a gentle hillside… but Peter McEvoy’s design placed the emphasis elsewhere, allowing extensive bunkering and superb green complexes to set the tone. Given its openness it plays almost like a links and there are certainly opportunities to play the ball low into greens. The putting surfaces are excellent, with some big tiers, and you’ll find considerably more shape to the course once you’re out there playing it. The five par threes may be most memorable of all but this is a day to set the driver loose. Views of mountains, hillsides and sea all day long and a great bar/restaurant to return to. 55