In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy turn their attention to the very top of the Top 100s Scotland list, unpacking the stories, controversies, and strong opinions surrounding the top four courses in the Home of Golf.

Dan makes the case for Muirfield as Scotland’s true number one, while Tom weighs up how tradition, consistency, and the overall golfing test influence the final rankings, while the pair also dig into why the Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry stands at number two, examining the sheer number of ongoing changes at one golf's best venues.

Elsewhere, Tom and Dan explore why there is so much ongoing discourse around North Berwick, and tackle the thorny question of why the Old Course at St Andrews perhaps shouldn’t be ranked in the same way as other courses at all. With strong views, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of context from the panel process, this episode lifts the lid on how Scotland’s very best courses are judged - and why the top of the list is never straightforward.

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In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy break down positions 10 to five in the NCG Top 100s Scotland ranking.

As the countdown intensifies, the pair dive into what separates Scotland’s very best courses from the rest, analysing design quality, conditioning, memorability and overall playing experience.

Tom and Dan discuss the standout holes and defining characteristics of each course in this bracket, highlight any notable movers from previous rankings, including Trump International, and debate which venues were unlucky not to crack the top five. Along the way, they share personal experiences, insider insights from the Top 100s panel, and a few surprises that sparked strong opinions.

With the top five now in sight, this episode sets the stage for the final reveal and offers golfers a deeper understanding of why these courses remain among the elite in Scottish golf.

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In this episode of the NCG Top 100s podcast, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy continue their countdown of the new NCG Top 100s: Scotland list, focusing on the courses ranked from 100 to 11 — and the remarkable strength in depth that defines Scottish golf.

They break down standout venues including Western Gailes, Leven Links, Ladybank, Gullane, Machrihanish and Dunbar, while also shining a light on the Kingdom of Fife and why it remains one of the richest golfing regions anywhere in the world.

The discussion also tackles one of the list’s most intriguing inclusions: how a nine-hole course earned its place among Scotland’s best, and why it deserves far more respect than it often gets.

Together, Tom and Dan make the case that Scotland’s golfing excellence extends well beyond its most famous top 10 names.

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