The famous Royal St. George’s Golf Club at Sandwich, 2003 British Open host and where Bill Rogers, Sandy Lyle, and Greg Norman have recorded memorable victories, is certainly one of the most difficult courses in the world. Huge sand hills come into play, especially on the front nine, with the largest of these standing guard to the right of the demanding par-4 4th hole, a 2-story bunker that is one of the most intimidating sights to be found in the British Isles. Shored up by large railway sleepers, it stands 290 yards from the newly-built championship tee. We will never forget poor Mike Harwood finding the top left of the bunker in the 1993 Open, and having to putt down to the bottom on his way to a triple-bogey. Other memorable holes at Royal St. George’s include “The Maiden,” the famous par-3 6th in the dunes that used to be blind before a new tee was built, and the par-5 14th, “Suez Canal,” with the canal crossing the fairway, and out of bounds hugging the entire right side. It is a huge golf course, with nothing even close to a parallel fairway, and the landscape is rugged and tough. Two balls only here (a policy we enthusiastically endorse!), which allows quick, three-hour rounds on the spongy turf, and the chance to play 36 and feel like you only played 18. The clubhouse is one of the absolute best, and the club itself is a classic. Visitors can enjoy the incredible members’ bar, and can even stay overnight in the dormy house upstairs (what an experience!). Just don’t forget jacket and tie!