Drop holes

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of an elevated tee shot from way up high down to a receptive green. These five lovely par 3s offer just such thrills in abundance...

- Rob Smith

This beautiful course that forms part of the Cameron House resort is a combination of classic Scottish heathland, on which the more elevated holes offer panoramic views over Loch Lomond and the mountains, with other holes that have more of an American-style look and feel. The course sits astride the Highland Boundary Fault line, meaning nine holes are in the Lowlands and nine in the Highlands. It is named after its Canadian designer, Doug Carrick, and opened in 2007. The par-3 14th, Tappet Doon, stretches to 199 yards from the back tee and is a gorgeous downhiller to a green surrounded by a necklace of bunkers. It offers up lovely views over the loch and up to the Trossachs.

Bridport and West Dorset - 6th hole GF: 18 holes: £60