The splendid 18-hole parkland course at Douglas Park near Bearsden in Glasgow is a tremendous test of golf for both high and low handicappers alike, and one that is a pleasure to play each and every time you tee it up.

Offering sumptuous views on most holes, the course is full of character and features a host of challenges. Each hole is unique to the other and, with a total yardage of just under 6,000 yards, the emphasis is truly on good course management, as opposed to brute strength.

The front nine is generally regarded as being more difficult than the homeward stretch, with plenty of birdie opportunities waiting for you when you get past halfway.