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The Golf Pilgrim Top 100

The Golf Pilgrim Top 100

By: Neil White and Ian Woods
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This is the essential podcast for those planning to play the world's top golf courses.


We now have dozens of reviews from Top 100 courses in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, the USA and Australia…and the library is building every week. All the episodes are stand alone - you don't have to listen to them in any particular order.

In 2020 Neil White began a challenge to play all of the world's top courses. You can read his reviews at www.thegolfpilgrim.com. Now you can listen to his reviews, as he gives an honest account of the courses, the practice facilities, and the food available. Is it value for money? Will you be made to feel welcome as a visitor?

There are champagne and comedy moments to discuss, in the company of his fellow journalist and pal Ian Woods. Ian's a former Sky News and BBC Correspondent, who's now working for ITV. He's played a lot of great courses too, and is a former Captain of the Press Golfing Society.








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Episodes
  • Gullane No.1, East Lothian, Scotland

    Gullane No.1, East Lothian, Scotland
    Apr 21 2026

    They've been playing golf in this part of Scotland for hundreds of years, and for more than a century, they've had three 18-hole courses in Gullane to choose from. Gullane Number 1 is the highest rated and has twice hosted the Scottish Open.

    East Lothian is blessed with a large number of quality golf courses, but what sets Gullane apart is the variety of holes and the huge change in elevation as you climb the hill, which provides stunning views over its neighbours.

    And if the podcast doesn't whet your appetite, click on the link below for one of the very best club websites we've come across, with course guides and plenty of history to inform prospective visitors.

    https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/gullane-no-1

    https://gullanegolfclub.com/

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    31 mins
  • The Els Club Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

    The Els Club Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
    Apr 15 2026

    We have a Golf Pilgrim Top 100 exclusive!

    The Els Club is the first private golf club in the Algarve, and its course was reimagined by Ernie Els from the Vilamoura Victoria, which previously hosted the Portugal Masters.

    The doors opened for us to be among the first to review a club which has five-star service and very lofty ambitions.

    https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/els-club-vilamoura

    https://www.elsclubvilamoura.com

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    28 mins
  • Quinta Do Lago, Algarve, Portugal

    Quinta Do Lago, Algarve, Portugal
    Apr 9 2026

    Three courses and a former Ryder Cup Captain are squeezed into this episode from one of Europe's top golf resorts.

    Quinta Do Lago South, North, and Laranjal offer different challenges. Paul McGinley has an Academy at the resort and has been going there for three decades. He tells The Golf Pilgrim what makes it such an attractive place to visit.

    https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-north

    https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-laranjal

    https://www.thegolfpilgrim.com/post/quinta-do-lago-south

    https://www.quintadolago.com/en/golf/overview/

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    38 mins
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