The best UK golf courses for the longer evenings

Make the most of the lighter nights with our top pick of the best golf courses…

Royal Dornoch Golf Club

We might have lost an hour’s sleep, but thanks to Daylight Saving Time, the days are getting longer and the evenings lighter. And what does that mean? More time out on the green.

There’s something special about spending the light evenings on the golf course, watching the sun set as you wind down from a hard day. Here are the best courses to help you make the most of the longer, lighter evenings.

Kirkbymoorside Golf Club, Yorkshire
What’s better than a golf course set in miles of untainted countryside? The Kirkbymoorside Club sits on the North Yorkshire Moors, surrounded by acres of National Park-protected moorland and parkland. Enjoy the gentle hills and dry valleys of the course in one of the UK’s most dramatic landscapes – perfect for the longer days

Royal Dornoch Golf Club, Dornoch
If you’re heading up to the Scottish Highlands, you want to be sure you’re making the most of the beautiful countryside while you’re up there. This club ensures that the long journey doesn’t go to waste. The remote location means that the course is uncrowded and the natural landscape unspoiled, and the white sand of the Dornoch Firth is a treat to walk along as the nights draw out. After dark, head to the small town of Dornoch to round the day off with a local whiskey.

Old Course, St Andrews

The Old Course, St Andrews
No doubt you’ve heard of The Old Course before: it’s one of the most famous courses in the world. It earns its well-deserved reputation by being a stunning backdrop for a great game of golf, especially when the nights draw out and the evenings get warmer. Enjoy a game against a landscape of dramatic cliffs and calm, quiet beaches – perfect for exploring before the tourist season arrives.

Royal Portrush, Dunluce Links, County Antrim
If you enjoy golf for its social opportunities, the Royal Portrush course is the one for you. Deceptively simple, it’s a great location for a game with friends – you’ll find yourselves spending most of your time trying to overcome the short but difficult 14^th hole. The 13^th century castle that overlooks the course only adds to the fantastic experience you’ll have here.

West Cornwall Golf Club, St Ives
Watching the sunset is a beautiful experience at the best of times, but when it’s accompanied by a game of golf on a course with views across the Bay, it’s particularly breathtaking. You’ll need the extra hours to battle the sand dunes and high winds on this challenging course, but the estuary views and the seaside location makes the adrenaline rush even more memorable.