I’m delighted to be able to share Catriona Matthew’s favourite courses. Catriona has had a glittering golf career - British Open winner, twice-winning Solheim Cup Captain and one of the most respected voices in professional golf.

In a world where some at the top of their game can become aloof and detached from reality, that could never be said about Catriona. Everyone you speak is full of respect, warmth and admiration for her. If you are looking for an insight into what makes Catriona tick I would thoroughly recommend listening to this Thing About Golf appearance from last year where she was in conversation with John Huggan.

A big thanks to Catriona for sharing her ten favourite courses with me. It’s a classy selection, but I expected nothing less!

1. THE OLD COURSE
No day feels more special than playing here. You appreciate it more every time you play.

2. ROYAL MELBOURNE (COMPOSITE)
Fabulous from start to finish. It’s the best of the Sandbelt courses I’ve played.

3. ROYAL LYTHAM
Obviously I have very special memories winning here, both the Ladies Amateur and Ladies Open. Requires great ball striking to excel here.

4. SUNNINGDALE (OLD)
My favourite inland course, anywhere. From clubhouse to course just an incredible place.

5. SEMINOLE
Love the course and the fast greens. Again, requires great shotmaking and precision to give makeable putts.

6. PINEHURST #2
Played the US Womens Open here in 2014 back to back with the men. Fantastic course and again great shotmaking required. Do you see a pattern?

7. NORTH BERWICK
It’s home and it’s fun, especially the back nine. A great matchplay course.

8. MORFONTAINE
A bit like Sunningdale, heathland and a fabulous test.

9. GLENEAGLES (KINGS)
I won my first LET event here and the whole property is very dear to me, especially after the 2019 Solheim Cup.

10. ROYAL TROON
Love the way it asks questions on almost every tee shot, right from the first tee. A great test.

A big thanks to Catriona for sharing these. You can see the rest of the Favourite Courses series here.