Some golf holes are difficult, some are nigh impossible but on the best golf courses in the world there are always those holes that are memorable for a whole host of different reasons, from the view to the sheer joy of conquering them. We're not saying these are the best, or the most challenging but after much discussion with golf experts, obsessives and aficionados around the world we think it is safe to say that these are ten of the most extraordinary.
The 490 yard par 4 17th Road Hole is arguably the most famous hole in golf. It has been in existence for centuries in one form or another, which accounts for its endearing quirkiness.
The par 3 17th hole at Sawgrass is often featured on TV because it is so distinctive and beautiful - it is literally just a green almost completely surrounded by water.
The scarily named 'Teeth of the Dog' course (apparently so named because the surf is reminiscent of a rabid dog) is often rated in the top 30 in the world.
When you are standing on the tee of this 486 yard par 4 take a moment to savour the beauty of the Mountains of Mourne, which provide the back-drop to the hole, and the raging Irish Sea to the left.
Cypress Point is consistently rated among the top 3 golf courses in the world by any golfing publication you care to consult. The combination of woodland and ocean is stunning.
This par 4 475 yard hole is widely regarded as one of the most exquisite golf holes in England because of the superb views from the elevated tee across the fairway and on to the distant green.
