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Ryder Cup: Five Courses That Should Be Future Hosts

By Colin Mieczkowski

February 14, 2016; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; Jamie Williamson hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
February 14, 2016; Pebble Beach, CA, USA; Jamie Williamson hits out of the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Ailsa Course at Turnberry Links

One of my personal favorite courses in the world of golf, Turnberry is a course that almost feels like it’s part of a fairy tale. From the ruins of Robert the Bruce’s castle, to the famed Ailsa Craig in the background, Turnberry makes for a great host.

With the combination of the rich history of the Ailsa Course, which has hosted four Open Championships, and the prestige of the Ryder Cup, it would be one to remember. If the “Duel in the Sun” in 1977 or the unforgettable Open Championship from 2009 wasn’t an indication of what an amazing host course Turnberry is, a Ryder Cup could be the icing on the cake.

Plus, with some design changes, it would add to the drama of play. The legendary ninth hole was converted to a par-3, so it would be a great test for the accurate players off the tee.

The thought of U.S. and European fans screaming pridefully with the lighthouse in the background would be quite a sight. And if a team lifts the Ryder Cup in victory in front of it, or with the Ailsa Craig in the background, that, would be priceless.

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