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201 | 39 | 2018-09-01 04:49:35 | Derbyshire | <p>The county of Derbyshire is situated in the East Midlands – it has Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, Staffordshire and Cheshire to the west – and a sizeable portion of the Peak District National Park lies within its boundaries. The remote landscape around three large reservoirs at Howden, Derwent and Ladybower provides plenty of opportunities to pursue au natural leisure options for those who want to get away from it all. </p><p>Established in 1913, the Derbyshire Union of Golf Clubs</a> organises Junior, Gents and Senior competitions that are open to around 10,000 members of 31 affiliated golf clubs. The Union itself is one of ten regional governing bodies that comprise the Midland Golf Union. In 1999, the Derbyshire team qualified as the Midlands representatives for the EGU County Championships at Rothley Park. </p><p>Derbyshire may not spring to mind as an English golfing hotspot, but there are some good golf courses to savour and a few charming little 9-hole courses to be discovered at slightly off the beaten track locations, such as: Alfreton, Pastures and Stanedge, where golfers just might rediscover what a fun game golf really is.</p><p>Our Derbyshire golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 338 | 2018-09-02 22:42:47 | Kedleston Park | 4 | Kedleston, Quarndon, Derbyshire, | http://www.kedlestonparkgolfclub.co.uk | 4 miles NW of Derby city centre, via Kedleston Road | Welcome, contact in advance | Robert Simpson | James Braid, John Morrison, DJ Russell | Ian Walley | Kedleston Park Golf Club was established in 1947 but its origins can be traced back to the mid-1890s and the formation of Markeaton Golf Club. This now defunct club, one of nine founding members of The Derbyshire Union of Golf Clubs in 1913, did not survi | |
202 | 39 | 2018-09-01 04:49:35 | Derbyshire | <p>The county of Derbyshire is situated in the East Midlands – it has Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, Staffordshire and Cheshire to the west – and a sizeable portion of the Peak District National Park lies within its boundaries. The remote landscape around three large reservoirs at Howden, Derwent and Ladybower provides plenty of opportunities to pursue au natural leisure options for those who want to get away from it all. </p><p>Established in 1913, the Derbyshire Union of Golf Clubs</a> organises Junior, Gents and Senior competitions that are open to around 10,000 members of 31 affiliated golf clubs. The Union itself is one of ten regional governing bodies that comprise the Midland Golf Union. In 1999, the Derbyshire team qualified as the Midlands representatives for the EGU County Championships at Rothley Park. </p><p>Derbyshire may not spring to mind as an English golfing hotspot, but there are some good golf courses to savour and a few charming little 9-hole courses to be discovered at slightly off the beaten track locations, such as: Alfreton, Pastures and Stanedge, where golfers just might rediscover what a fun game golf really is.</p><p>Our Derbyshire golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 339 | 2018-09-02 22:43:01 | Chesterfield | Matlock Road, Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, | http://www.chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles SW of Chesterfield | Welcome | Trevor Glover | Tom Williamson | Mike McLean | Founded in 1897, Chesterfield Golf Club moved to its current location a decade after its formation. Known locally as Walton, the club’s original 9-hole course was expanded to an 18-hole layout by Tom Williamson, the Hollinwell professional. It’s understoo | ||
203 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 340 | 2018-09-02 22:43:11 | Saunton (East) | 5.4655172413793 | Braunton, North Devon, | +44 (0)1271 812436 ‹ Previous › Next Golf Club Website 8 miles W of Barnstaple Book in advance – handicap certificate required Russell Mayne Herbert Fowler Albert MacKenzie | http://www.sauntongolf.co.uk | 8 miles W of Barnstaple | Book in advance – handicap certificate required | Russell Mayne | Herbert Fowler | Albert MacKenzie | If there is a need for another seaside Open Championship venue, then surely the East course at Saunton Golf Club is a worthy candidate. Saunton has never held an Open but it has hosted other important events. Sergio Garcia won the Boys Amateur Championshi |
204 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 341 | 2018-09-02 22:43:16 | Royal North Devon | 4.5853658536585 | Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Devon, | http://www.royalnorthdevongolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles N of Bideford | Telephone in advance | Mark Evans | Old Tom Morris and Herbert Fowler | Michael Wilson | Royal North Devon Golf Club, or should we say Westward Ho! This nostalgic and monumental links course fits firmly into the “must-play” category. In 1864, Westward Ho! opened for golf and it remains the oldest course in England still playing along its orig | |
205 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 342 | 2018-09-02 22:43:21 | Saunton (West) | 4.9259259259259 | Braunton, North Devon, | http://www.sauntongolf.co.uk | 8 miles W of Barnstaple | Contact in advance - handicap cert req | Russell Mayne | Frank Pennink | Albert MacKenzie | Saunton Golf Club is located on the beautiful unspoilt North Devon coast. On the edge of Bideford Bay and the estuary of the River Taw, lie the mountainous Braunton Burrows – one of the largest systems of sand dunes in England. The West is the second cour | |
206 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 343 | 2018-09-02 22:43:30 | East Devon | 4.625 | North View Road, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, | http://www.edgc.co.uk | ½ mile W of Budleigh Salterton | Contact in advance - not before 9am | Julian Reynolds | Robert Tosswill, Herbert Fowler and Harry Colt | Trevor Underwood | East Devon Golf Club is absolutely enchanting, the golf course is laid out on high ground, 400 feet above the sea, close to the clifftops, where one can drink in the most spectacular views in golf. The sweeping panorama of Lyme Bay is in view, and on a cl | |
207 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 344 | 2018-09-02 22:43:32 | Bovey Castle | 4.2857142857143 | North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, | http://www.boveycastle.com | 15 miles SW of Exeter | Welcome - contact in advance | Greg Fehler | J.F. Abercromby, Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie | Richard Lewis | "We stand on a high place, and there, far below us, something over two hundred yards away, is that blessed Bovey guarding the first green", wrote Bernard Darwin. "How the Bovey contrives to be so ubiquitous I cannot pretend to say; I merely state bald fac | |
208 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 345 | 2018-09-02 22:43:44 | Yelverton | 4.5 | Golf Links Road, Yelverton, Devon, | http://www.yelvertongolf.co.uk | 4 miles N of Plymouth | Welcome – contact in advance | Steven West | Herbert Fowler | Tim McSherry | “Yelverton is one of the finest courses in the West of England,” wrote Peter Alliss in The Good Golf Guide, a 1986 book in which the former Ryder Cupper and veteran commentator chronicled the 200 best courses in the British Isles. “This is heathland golf | |
209 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 346 | 2018-09-02 22:43:52 | Dartmouth (Championship) | 4.4444444444444 | http://www.dgcc.co.uk | 4 miles W of Dartmouth | Welcome - contact in advance | Tony Chappell | Jeremy Pern | Rob Glazier and Stuart Barrett | Dartmouth Golf and Country Club is a friendly and relaxed resort, located in Devon’s sheltered South Hams. Four miles away is the historic town of Dartmouth, carved into the banks of the River Dart, where the views over the estuary are stunning. The medie | ||
210 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 347 | 2018-09-02 22:44:00 | Thurlestone | 4.2 | Thurlestone, Kingsbridge, Devon, | http://www.thurlestonegolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles W of Kingsbridge | Contact in advance | Steve Gledhill | H.S. Colt | Steve White | “Thurlestone was founded in 1897 on a massive rabbit warren, covered with scrub, brambles and gorse.” Wrote Peter Alliss in the Good Golf Guide. “Put another way, it was almost the ideal for golf – once the fairways had been carved through, and greens lai | |
211 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 348 | 2018-09-02 22:44:04 | Teignmouth | 4.5 | Haldon Moor, Teignmouth, Devon, | http://www.teignmouthgolfclub.co.uk | 3 miles NW of Teignmouth | Welcome - contact in advance | Mark Haskell | Alister MacKenzie | Robert Selley | Teignmouth Golf Club is delightfully situated on a high plateau more than 800 feet above the quaint Victorian seaside resort of Teignmouth. On a clear day, the views from the golf course and the charming clubhouse terrace are simply breathtaking, with Por | |
212 | 40 | 2018-09-01 04:49:59 | Devon | <p>Devon is the only county in England to have two separate coastlines. To the north there’s the largest sand dune system in England, numerous sandy surfing beaches and the highest and most rugged coastline in southern England where Exmoor tumbles down to the sea. The south coast is equally diverse with pebble and sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs that are now part of England’s first natural World Heritage Site, known as The Jurassic Coast. Throw Dartmoor into the equation with a few Devon cream teas and you have a heavenly golfing destination. </p><p>The Devon County Golf Union</a> was established way back in 1911 and now there are 47 affiliated clubs that play across 58 courses. Golf began in Devon in 1864 when the venerable Royal North Devon</a> was laid out on the Northam Burrows at Westward Ho! Royal North Devon is the oldest golf course in England still playing along its original fairways and Westward Ho! is the only town in the British Isles to have an exclamation mark in its name. </p><p>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf course architects from the “Golden Age” have left their impressions on the Devon landscape. Herbert Fowler at Saunton</a>, Yelverton</a> and East Devon</a>, Harry Colt at Thurlestone</a>, John Abercromby at Bovey Castle</a> and Alister MacKenzie at Teignmouth</a>. </p><p>Female golfers in Devon founded the Devon County Club in 1900 and, in that inaugural year, a representative team played a home tie against Surrey and away matches in Kent and Surrey. Three years later, the fledgling county team won its first County Finals competition, beating Kent and Worcestershire at Sunningdale. The governing body changed its name to Devon County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> in 1929 and its county teams and interclub competitions are still going strong today. </p><p>Our Devon Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 349 | 2018-09-02 22:44:13 | Exeter | 4 | Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 7AE, | http://www.exetergcc.co.uk | 1 mile SE of Exeter | Welcome - contact in advance | Ben Martin | James Braid | Gary Milne | Exeter Golf and Country Club is located on the southern edge of Exeter (one of the oldest cities in England) and the club is set within the ancient Wear Park Estate that dates back to the 13th century. An impressive early 19th century Georgian mansion is | |
213 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 361 | 2018-09-02 22:44:26 | Broadstone | 5.1052631578947 | Wentworth Drive, Broadstone, Dorset, | http://www.broadstonegolfclub.com | 4 miles N of Poole | Welcome - contact in advance | Ed Richardson | Tom Dunn, Harry Colt | Adey Harris | Originally known as the Dorset Golf Club, Lord Wimborne founded Broadstone in 1898 and Tom Dunn designed the course. “Broadstone is, I think, rather an easy course to remember,” wrote Bernard Darwin, in his 1910 book, The Golf Courses of the British Isles | |
214 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 362 | 2018-09-02 22:44:34 | Remedy Oak | 4.9565217391304 | Horton Road, Woodlands, Dorset, | http://www.remedyoak.com | 4 miles N of Wimborne | Restricted times | Clare Regan | John Jacobs | Nigel Tokely | Remedy Oak opened for play in November 2005 and Englishman and former Ryder Cup Captain John Jacobs designed the golf course. Set in more than 250 acres of ancient woodland near Horton in Dorset, Remedy Oak immediately appears mature beyond its tender yea | |
215 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 363 | 2018-09-02 22:44:46 | Parkstone | 5.3333333333333 | 49a Links Road, Poole, Dorset, | http://www.parkstonegolfclub.com | 3 miles W of Bournmouth | Contact in advance - handicap certificate required | Michael Sawicki | Willie Park Junior, James Braid | Martyn Thompson | We’ve classified Parkstone Golf Club as a seaside heathland course. It’s certainly not a traditional links and neither is it very far inland. It's an unusual and unique course, located on a beautiful sandy tract of undulating heathland, affording magnific | |
216 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 364 | 2018-09-02 22:44:57 | Ferndown (Old) | 4.8055555555556 | 119 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, Dorset, | http://www.ferndowngolfclub.co.uk | M3, M27, A31 to Ferndown. | Contact in advance - Not Thu<br>and restricted Sat/Sun | Ian Walton | Harold Hilton | Scott Godfrey | Ferndown Golf Club is a pine and heathery heaven, set in pleasing manicured countryside and located a mile or two north of the popular seaside town of Bournemouth. This is where Peter Alliss learnt his trade, for his father, Percy, was the professional he | |
217 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 365 | 2018-09-02 22:45:08 | Isle of Purbeck (Purbeck) | 4.2608695652174 | Corfe Road, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, | http://www.purbeckgolf.co.uk | 3 miles N of Swanage | Telephone in advance | Christine Robinson | Harry Colt | Ian Brake | The vista from the Isle of Purbeck golf course is breathtaking, for the course is positioned on a high heathland plateau and the 360-degree panorama continually interrupts one’s concentration of the game at hand. To the south across the Solent is the Isle | |
218 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 366 | 2018-09-02 22:45:19 | Sherborne | 4.25 | Higher Clatcombe, Sherborne, Dorset, | http://www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk | 1 mile N of Sherborne | Contact in advance | Jackie Beveridge | James Braid | Alistair Tresidder | Situated only seven miles to the east of Yeovil, the small Abbey Town of Sherborne is located in North Dorset, where the golf club was established to the north of this settlement back in 1894. Forty years after its formation, the club decided to expand fr | |
219 | 41 | 2018-09-01 04:50:08 | Dorset | <p>The Dorset County Golf Union</a> was founded in 1923 and there are now 34 member clubs affiliated to the Union. Dorset is therefore one of the smaller golfing counties in England, but despite the relatively modest number of county golf courses, the quality in Hardy Country is remarkably high.</p><p>Dorset Ladies County Golf Association</a> was founded twelve years before the county’s male golf union and it has promoted the welfare and interests of female amateur golfers ever since. Today, nineteen clubs are affiliated to the association, with a combined membership in excess of 1.600 individual lady golfers.</p><p>Bridport & West Dorset, Isle of Purbeck</a>, Lyme Regis, Sherborne</a>, Came Down</a> and Broadstone were among the early Dorset golf clubs, all of which were founded in the 1890s. Broadstone</a> (1898), Ferndown</a> (1923) and Parkstone</a> (1909) are all located within a mile or so of each other and it’s these three clubs that continually vie for the moniker of Dorset’s Best In County golf course. But there’s a new kid on the Dorset block which is located half a dozen miles further north that is beginning to threaten the old guard. Remedy Oak</a> was designed by John Jacobs and its setting in 250 acres of mature woodland gives the new kid a sense of maturity way beyond its tender years. </p><p>Dorset is a lovely county to visit for a short break, with numerous picture postcard seaside resorts, which are strung along the World Heritage Coast, and many fabulous golf courses. We wonder why Dorset is not more widely acclaimed as a golfing destination?</p><p>Our Dorset Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.<br></p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 367 | 2018-09-02 22:45:34 | Knighton Heath | 4.5 | Francis Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset, | http://www.khgc.co.uk | 3 miles N of Poole | Welcome - handicap cert required | Reunert Bauser | Cecil Wren | Andy Windsor | ||
220 | 42 | 2018-09-01 04:50:12 | Durham | <p>County Durham flourished in the 19th century with the growth of the mining industry when large numbers of pit villages were founded throughout the region. With the modern day demise of the coal sector, Durham is undergoing a process of regeneration as it reinvents itself as a tourist destination. </p><p>The Durham County Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2008 so it predated the English Golf Union by sixteen years, as the national governing body wasn’t formed until 1924. Today, the Durham County Union oversees the activities of 45 clubs in the north east of the country.</p><p>Durham County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> was formed in 1922 and many of the early committee members were in post for long periods of time, beginning with the Marchioness of Londonderry, who held the inaugural Presidency until 1959. A number of long serving founders are remembered today by having county competition trophies named in their honour. </p><p>The Union’s Junior Coaching programme has produced an exceptional golfer, Graeme Storm, in recent years. Although he never won a County Championship, Graeme was the first Durham County golfer to win the Amateur Championship (in 1999) and compete in the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland the same year.</p><p>Our County Durham golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 371 | 2018-09-02 22:46:03 | Seaton Carew | 4.5882352941176 | Tees Road, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, | +44 (0) 1429 296496 ‹ Previous › Next Golf Club Website 2 miles from Hartlepool Welcome after 10am Allison Malham | http://www.seatoncarewgolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles from Hartlepool | Welcome after 10am | Allison Malham | Dr Alister MacKenzie, Frank Pennink | Clifford Jackson | Dr Duncan McCuaig founded the Durham and Yorkshire Golf Club in 1874; this was the first golf club in the North East of England and originally it was laid out as a 14-hole course. Other golf clubs in this area were formed towards the end of the 19th centu |
221 | 42 | 2018-09-01 04:50:12 | Durham | <p>County Durham flourished in the 19th century with the growth of the mining industry when large numbers of pit villages were founded throughout the region. With the modern day demise of the coal sector, Durham is undergoing a process of regeneration as it reinvents itself as a tourist destination. </p><p>The Durham County Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2008 so it predated the English Golf Union by sixteen years, as the national governing body wasn’t formed until 1924. Today, the Durham County Union oversees the activities of 45 clubs in the north east of the country.</p><p>Durham County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> was formed in 1922 and many of the early committee members were in post for long periods of time, beginning with the Marchioness of Londonderry, who held the inaugural Presidency until 1959. A number of long serving founders are remembered today by having county competition trophies named in their honour. </p><p>The Union’s Junior Coaching programme has produced an exceptional golfer, Graeme Storm, in recent years. Although he never won a County Championship, Graeme was the first Durham County golfer to win the Amateur Championship (in 1999) and compete in the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland the same year.</p><p>Our County Durham golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 372 | 2018-09-02 22:46:12 | Rockliffe Hall | 4.6666666666667 | Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, County Durham, | http://www.rockliffehall.com | 2 miles S of Darlington | Welcome – contact in advance | Davy Cuthbertson | Marc Westenborg of Hawtree Limited | Jon Stacey | ||
222 | 42 | 2018-09-01 04:50:12 | Durham | <p>County Durham flourished in the 19th century with the growth of the mining industry when large numbers of pit villages were founded throughout the region. With the modern day demise of the coal sector, Durham is undergoing a process of regeneration as it reinvents itself as a tourist destination. </p><p>The Durham County Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2008 so it predated the English Golf Union by sixteen years, as the national governing body wasn’t formed until 1924. Today, the Durham County Union oversees the activities of 45 clubs in the north east of the country.</p><p>Durham County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> was formed in 1922 and many of the early committee members were in post for long periods of time, beginning with the Marchioness of Londonderry, who held the inaugural Presidency until 1959. A number of long serving founders are remembered today by having county competition trophies named in their honour. </p><p>The Union’s Junior Coaching programme has produced an exceptional golfer, Graeme Storm, in recent years. Although he never won a County Championship, Graeme was the first Durham County golfer to win the Amateur Championship (in 1999) and compete in the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland the same year.</p><p>Our County Durham golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 373 | 2018-09-02 22:46:24 | Brancepeth Castle | 4.7142857142857 | Brancepeth Village, Durham, | http://www.brancepeth-castle-golf.co.uk | 4 miles SW of Durham | Contact in advance | Chris Van Buuren | Harry Colt | Dave Fletcher | ||
223 | 42 | 2018-09-01 04:50:12 | Durham | <p>County Durham flourished in the 19th century with the growth of the mining industry when large numbers of pit villages were founded throughout the region. With the modern day demise of the coal sector, Durham is undergoing a process of regeneration as it reinvents itself as a tourist destination. </p><p>The Durham County Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2008 so it predated the English Golf Union by sixteen years, as the national governing body wasn’t formed until 1924. Today, the Durham County Union oversees the activities of 45 clubs in the north east of the country.</p><p>Durham County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> was formed in 1922 and many of the early committee members were in post for long periods of time, beginning with the Marchioness of Londonderry, who held the inaugural Presidency until 1959. A number of long serving founders are remembered today by having county competition trophies named in their honour. </p><p>The Union’s Junior Coaching programme has produced an exceptional golfer, Graeme Storm, in recent years. Although he never won a County Championship, Graeme was the first Durham County golfer to win the Amateur Championship (in 1999) and compete in the Walker Cup for Great Britain & Ireland the same year.</p><p>Our County Durham golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 374 | 2018-09-02 22:46:33 | Wynyard | Wellington Drive, Wynyard, Teesside, | http://www.wynyardgolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles NW of Middlesbrough | Welcome | Chris Mounter | Martin Hawtree | Andrew Betts | Located a mere five miles to the northwest of Middlesbrough, Wynyard Golf Club is set within part of the Wynyard Park Estate where a number of fairways are tastefully flanked by a modern, upscale residential development. Opened for play in 1996 and routed | ||
224 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 375 | 2018-09-02 22:46:37 | Thorndon Park | 4.8 | Thorndon Gate, Ingrave, Essex, | http://www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com | 15 miles E of London, Nr Brentwood | Welcome, contact in advance | Gary Oatham | Harry Colt and Charles Alison | Stephen Cole | Essex does not possess many courses that feature in Top 100 ranking lists, but one that does stand out is Thorndon Park Golf Club. Golfers of all standards like it here, returning regularly to be challenged, excited and frustrated with a host of tricky ho | |
225 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 376 | 2018-09-02 22:46:41 | Orsett | 4.375 | Brentwood Road, Orsett, Essex, | http://www.orsettgolfclub.com | 4 miles NE of Grays on A128 | Welcome, contact in advance | Richard Herring | James Braid | David Wood | Golf at Orsett dates back to the late 19th century when several locals caught the Scottish golf bug and laid out a few rudimentary holes on Mucking Heath, which is located in the wonderfully named area of Mucking and Fobbing. Records are sketchy, but in 1 | |
226 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 377 | 2018-09-02 22:46:49 | Chelmsford | 5 | Widford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, | http://www.chelmsfordgc.co.uk | 1 mile S of Chelmsford city centre | Welcome – contact in advance | TBC | Harry Colt | Mark Welch | Chelmsford Golf Club was founded in 1893 and in those days the club operated cheek by jowl with horse racing at Galleywood Common. Tom Dunn designed the original 9-hole course and it was set just a few hundred yards to the south of the present course. The | |
227 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 378 | 2018-09-02 22:47:00 | Colchester | 21 Braiswick, Colchester, Essex, | http://www.colchestergolfclub.com | 1 mile NW of Colchester | Welcome - contact in advance | Julie Ruscoe | James Braid | Mark Baker and Chris Cutchie | Colchester Golf Club is located at Braiswick on the northwestern outskirts of the historic market town of Colchester, which was for a time the capital of Roman Britain. It’s claimed that Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town, as referenced by the R | ||
228 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 379 | 2018-09-02 22:47:04 | Romford | Heath Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, | http://www.romfordgolfclub.com | 15 miles NE of London | Welcome except Wed am, Sat all day and Sun before 1pm | Richard Hall | George McIntosh, James Braid | Chris Goddard | Romford Golf Club is sited on land that was part of the Gidea Hall Estate, which dates back to the 13th century. Golf arrived much later when the old hall and its grounds came into the hands of the proprietors of the Whitehall Golfers’ Club. According to | ||
229 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 380 | 2018-09-02 22:47:08 | Bentley | 4 | Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex, | http://www.bentleygolfclub.com | 4 miles NW of Brentwood | Welcome | Mark Gallop | Alex Swan | Nick Garrett | Situated close to Brentwood, with convenient connections to both the M11 and M25 motorways, the course at Bentley Golf Club is one of the premier golf venues in Essex, hosting a number of prestigious amateur events in recent years, such as the Essex Count | |
230 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 381 | 2018-09-02 22:47:14 | Canons Brook | 4 | Elizabeth Way, Harlow, Essex, | http://www.canonsbrook.com | ½ mile NE of Harlow town centre | Welcome - contact in advance | Sandra Langton | Henry Cotton | James Johnstone | Canons Brook Golf Club is synonymous with Sir Henry Cotton. The golfing maestro was familiar with this corner of Essex; his inaugural 1962 design was at nearby Abridge Golf Club before he turned his attention to the Algarve, laying out the region’s very f | |
231 | 43 | 2018-09-01 04:50:16 | Essex | <p>The stereotypical “Essex Girl” and the political “Essex Man” have nothing in common and, from a golf course perspective, those who think that Essex is flat have never teed it up at Chelmsford</a> or Boyce Hill. The reality is that Essex is not only diverse topographically, but also an important and historical golfing county. </p><p>In 1896, James Braid became the professional at Romford Golf Club</a> and the five-time Open Champion should take much credit for popularising golf and designing many fine Essex courses. Sir Henry Cotton designed numerous courses in his lifetime too, but his first and last legacies are here in Essex. Incredibly, two members of Thorpe Hall Golf Club, Sir Michael Bonallack (perhaps England’s finest amateur) and Peter Dawson became secretary of the R&A. </p><p>The Essex Golf Union</a> was inaugurated in 1924 with twenty-three founding clubs. Today, there are 80 golf clubs affiliated to the Essex union, playing over approximately 90 golf courses. Essex won the Boys County Championship in 1997 and then tied with Yorkshire in 2004. In 2009, Essex won the English Men’s County Championship.</p><p>Essex Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2000, so it was looking after the interests of female golfers in the county some twenty-four years before the men’s Union was formed. Nowadays, the association runs a number of competitions throughout the year, including the Silver Shield, Bronze Shield, Silver Trophy and Munroe Foresomes. Inter club matches are played in the Harris Bowl leagues and the ECGA operates very active Senior and Junior sections.</p><p>Our Essex golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 382 | 2018-09-02 22:47:24 | West Essex | 4 | Bury Road, Chingford, London, | http://www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles S of Waltham Abbey | Welcome Monday to Friday and Sunday afternoon | James Levick | James Braid | Chris Baron | Affectionately known as “The West”, West Essex Golf Club was founded in 1900. The engaging 6,289-yard parkland course is a James Braid design that is routed through the glorious Epping Forest at Chingford. With far reaching views across the City of London | |
232 | 44 | 2018-09-01 04:50:27 | Gloucestershire | <p>The Gloucestershire Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2006, only the eighth county union in the EGU to attain a hundred years of age at that time. The union represents golfers in around 50 clubs within the county – though, interestingly, the Gloucestershire website details 19 other clubs that have come and gone down the years.</p><p>The county, which comprises parts of the Cotswold Hills, the River Severn valley and the entire Forest of Dean, is one of six counties in the south west of England that form the South Western Counties Golf Association and it has triumphed in 27 of the 80 Inter Counties Team Championships played within the Association. Gary Wolstenholme, six-time Walker Cup player and one of the all-time greats of the English amateur game, was Gloucester county champion for four of the five years between 1992 and 1996 and in two of these years (1994 and 1996) he also won the title of English Champion of Champions.</p><p>Female golfers in the county were actually a little quicker than their male counterparts at organising themselves as they founded the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association</a> in 1903 when a handful of clubs attended an inaugural meeting to establish the governing body. Nowadays, there are 38 clubs affiliated to the association, with club delegates meeting every quarter to help form policies and determine county spending. </p><p>Our Gloucestershire Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 393 | 2018-09-02 22:47:30 | Ross-on-Wye | 4.625 | Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, | http://www.therossonwyegolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles N of Ross-on-Wye | Welcome - contact in advance | Ian Griffiths | C.K. Cotton | Tim Hall | Although The Ross-on-Wye Golf Club was founded in 1903, the club moved several times before a densely forested tract of land became available at Jays Green in the early 1960s. C.K. Cotton, the chosen architect, was quick to pronounce that the site was too | |
233 | 44 | 2018-09-01 04:50:27 | Gloucestershire | <p>The Gloucestershire Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2006, only the eighth county union in the EGU to attain a hundred years of age at that time. The union represents golfers in around 50 clubs within the county – though, interestingly, the Gloucestershire website details 19 other clubs that have come and gone down the years.</p><p>The county, which comprises parts of the Cotswold Hills, the River Severn valley and the entire Forest of Dean, is one of six counties in the south west of England that form the South Western Counties Golf Association and it has triumphed in 27 of the 80 Inter Counties Team Championships played within the Association. Gary Wolstenholme, six-time Walker Cup player and one of the all-time greats of the English amateur game, was Gloucester county champion for four of the five years between 1992 and 1996 and in two of these years (1994 and 1996) he also won the title of English Champion of Champions.</p><p>Female golfers in the county were actually a little quicker than their male counterparts at organising themselves as they founded the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association</a> in 1903 when a handful of clubs attended an inaugural meeting to establish the governing body. Nowadays, there are 38 clubs affiliated to the association, with club delegates meeting every quarter to help form policies and determine county spending. </p><p>Our Gloucestershire Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 394 | 2018-09-02 22:47:39 | Players Club (Codrington) | 4 | Codrington, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, | http://www.theplayersgolfclub.com | 1 mile from M4 J18, on B4465 | Welcome - contact in advance | Adrian Stiff | Adrian Stiff | Mark Brookes | The Players Club is certainly a big, bold and brash golf course that can play as long as 7,106 yards. However, size isn’t everything, as they say, and at least four tee placements at every hole help to cater for all handicaps. Located just off the M4 to t | |
234 | 44 | 2018-09-01 04:50:27 | Gloucestershire | <p>The Gloucestershire Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2006, only the eighth county union in the EGU to attain a hundred years of age at that time. The union represents golfers in around 50 clubs within the county – though, interestingly, the Gloucestershire website details 19 other clubs that have come and gone down the years.</p><p>The county, which comprises parts of the Cotswold Hills, the River Severn valley and the entire Forest of Dean, is one of six counties in the south west of England that form the South Western Counties Golf Association and it has triumphed in 27 of the 80 Inter Counties Team Championships played within the Association. Gary Wolstenholme, six-time Walker Cup player and one of the all-time greats of the English amateur game, was Gloucester county champion for four of the five years between 1992 and 1996 and in two of these years (1994 and 1996) he also won the title of English Champion of Champions.</p><p>Female golfers in the county were actually a little quicker than their male counterparts at organising themselves as they founded the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association</a> in 1903 when a handful of clubs attended an inaugural meeting to establish the governing body. Nowadays, there are 38 clubs affiliated to the association, with club delegates meeting every quarter to help form policies and determine county spending. </p><p>Our Gloucestershire Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 395 | 2018-09-02 22:47:52 | Bristol & Clifton | 4 | Beggar Bush Lane, Bristol, | http://www.bristolandcliftongolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles W of Bristol city centre | Welcome | Mark Betterridge | C.K. Cotton | Paul Mitchell | Situated only a couple of miles from the Clifton Suspension Bridge which spans the Avon Gorge, Bristol & Clifton Golf Club was formed in 1891, some twenty-seven years after the bridge first carried traffic across the River Avon. The company operating the | |
235 | 44 | 2018-09-01 04:50:27 | Gloucestershire | <p>The Gloucestershire Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2006, only the eighth county union in the EGU to attain a hundred years of age at that time. The union represents golfers in around 50 clubs within the county – though, interestingly, the Gloucestershire website details 19 other clubs that have come and gone down the years.</p><p>The county, which comprises parts of the Cotswold Hills, the River Severn valley and the entire Forest of Dean, is one of six counties in the south west of England that form the South Western Counties Golf Association and it has triumphed in 27 of the 80 Inter Counties Team Championships played within the Association. Gary Wolstenholme, six-time Walker Cup player and one of the all-time greats of the English amateur game, was Gloucester county champion for four of the five years between 1992 and 1996 and in two of these years (1994 and 1996) he also won the title of English Champion of Champions.</p><p>Female golfers in the county were actually a little quicker than their male counterparts at organising themselves as they founded the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association</a> in 1903 when a handful of clubs attended an inaugural meeting to establish the governing body. Nowadays, there are 38 clubs affiliated to the association, with club delegates meeting every quarter to help form policies and determine county spending. </p><p>Our Gloucestershire Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 396 | 2018-09-02 22:48:00 | Cleeve Hill | 4 | Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, | http://www.cleevehillgolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles NE of Cheltenham | Welcome – contact in advance | Hugh Fitzsimons | Unknown | Dave Finch | At 1,083 feet Cleeve Hill is the highest point in the Cotswolds with commanding views over nearby Winchcombe to the north, Bishops Cleeve and Wales to the west and Cheltenham some four miles distant to the south. Indeed, the renowned Cheltenham Gold Cup w | |
236 | 44 | 2018-09-01 04:50:27 | Gloucestershire | <p>The Gloucestershire Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2006, only the eighth county union in the EGU to attain a hundred years of age at that time. The union represents golfers in around 50 clubs within the county – though, interestingly, the Gloucestershire website details 19 other clubs that have come and gone down the years.</p><p>The county, which comprises parts of the Cotswold Hills, the River Severn valley and the entire Forest of Dean, is one of six counties in the south west of England that form the South Western Counties Golf Association and it has triumphed in 27 of the 80 Inter Counties Team Championships played within the Association. Gary Wolstenholme, six-time Walker Cup player and one of the all-time greats of the English amateur game, was Gloucester county champion for four of the five years between 1992 and 1996 and in two of these years (1994 and 1996) he also won the title of English Champion of Champions.</p><p>Female golfers in the county were actually a little quicker than their male counterparts at organising themselves as they founded the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association</a> in 1903 when a handful of clubs attended an inaugural meeting to establish the governing body. Nowadays, there are 38 clubs affiliated to the association, with club delegates meeting every quarter to help form policies and determine county spending. </p><p>Our Gloucestershire Best in County</a> golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 397 | 2018-09-02 22:48:09 | Knowle | 3 | The Fairway, Bristol, | http://www.knowlegolfclub.co.uk | 3 miles SE of Bristol city centre | Welcome | Ryan Coles | J. H. Taylor and F. G. Hawtree | Nigel Warburton | Knowle Golf Club dates back to 1905, when founding members established a 9-hole course on the site of the local racecourse. Despite the strictures of a lease which limited the size of the greens and the width of the fairways, the golf course prospered bey | |
237 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 399 | 2018-09-02 22:48:22 | Liphook | 4.9565217391304 | Wheatsheaf Enclosure, Liphook, Hants, | http://www.liphookgolfclub.com | 1 mile S of Liphook | Contact in advance – not Tue or competition days | John Douglass | Arthur Croome | Ian Mowbray | Liphook Golf Club is as pretty as a picture. A delightful, classic heathland course spanning Hampshire and Sussex’s county boundaries. It’s a course for the connoisseur, not for the dilettante. The club was founded in 1922. A teacher called Arthur Croome | |
238 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 400 | 2018-09-02 22:48:35 | Hayling | 4.9166666666667 | Links Lane, Hayling Island, Hampshire, | http://www.haylinggolf.co.uk | 5 miles S of Havant | Contact in advance - handicap certificate required | Andrew Buck | J.H. Taylor, Tom Simpson | Mark Treleaven | Hayling is set upon a Site of Special Scientific Interest, on the South West peninsular of Hayling Island. To the south, there are superb, panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.The golf club at Hayling was founded in 1883, and the five ti | |
239 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 401 | 2018-09-02 22:48:43 | Blackmoor | 4.8846153846154 | Firgrove Road, Whitehill, Bordon, Hampshire, | http://www.blackmoorgolf.co.uk | 1 mile SW of Bordon | Welcome, contact in advance | Simon Burton | Harry Colt | Stephen Clay | Blackmoor Golf Club is sandwiched between the North and South Downs at the western end of the glorious sand belt, which cuts swathe through Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire. The course lies on a picturesque tract of purple heathland, from which the club ta | |
240 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 402 | 2018-09-02 22:48:49 | Stoneham | 4.8666666666667 | Monks Wood Close, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, | http://www.stonehamgolfclub.org.uk | 2 miles N of Southampton | Welcome - contact in advance | Richard Arnold | Willie Park Junior | Ian Young | Stoneham Golf Club is a Willie Park Junior course built in 1908 on lovely piece of land that was formerly the old deer park. The hills take the player on a continuous rollercoaster, which leaves the player guessing which way he will be aiming next. The ro | |
241 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 403 | 2018-09-02 22:48:53 | North Hants | 4.8666666666667 | Minley Road, Fleet, Hampshire, | http://www.northhantsgolf.co.uk | 3 miles W of Farnborough | Welcome during the week, contact in advance | Rob Climas | James Braid, Harry Colt, Tom Simpson and Donald Steel | Steve Porter | North Hants Golf Club is located at Fleet on the western edge of the glorious sand belt, which cuts through Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire. This delightful heathland course is set enchantingly amongst stately pines and silver birch trees and, naturally, | |
242 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 404 | 2018-09-02 22:48:59 | Brokenhurst Manor | 5.1428571428571 | Sway Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, | http://www.brokenhurst-manor.org.uk | 14 miles SW of Southampton | Welcome | Neil Hallam Jones | Harry Colt | Kevin Saunders | Situated on the southern edge of the New Forest in the village of Brockenhurst, the 18-hole layout at Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club (if anyone knows what happened to the absent "c" please let us know) opened for play in 1919, four years after the golf club | |
243 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 405 | 2018-09-02 22:49:04 | Army | 5 | Laffan’s Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, | http://www.armygolfclub.com | 4 miles NW of Aldershot town centre | Welcome | Richard Lloyd | Unknown | Graham Cowley | ||
244 | 45 | 2018-09-01 04:50:40 | Hampshire | <p>The Hampshire County Golf Union</a> promotes golf not only across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, but also the Channel Islands. We separately feature the best golf courses in Jersey</a> and Guernsey</a>, so our Hampshire county rankings omit courses from these two lovely Channel Islands. </p><p>In 1893, the Hampshire County Golf Union was established, becoming the first county union in England. The first County Championship match was held at Royal Winchester Golf Club</a> the following year. Golf in Hampshire first began at Brook in the New Forest fifteen years prior to Bramshaw Golf Club’s inauguration in 1880. Today, there are 66 golf clubs in Hampshire and another 8 on the Isle of Wight.</p><p>Although Hampshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was formed in 1900, for some reason it took until 1923 before the first County Championship tournament was hosted by the association. Nowadays, HLCGA runs eleven competitions throughout the year for around five and a half thousand female members and five tournaments for affiliated clubs. The association also selects representative teams to play friendly and trophy inter-county matches. </p><p>The variation of golf courses in the Hampshire region is second to none, ranging from the true links of Hayling</a> to the classic heathlands of Liphook</a>, Blackmoor</a> and North Hants</a>. The downlands of Hockley meld with the coastal cliff edge courses of Freshwater Bay and Barton-on-Sea</a>. Combine the aforementioned with the New Forest course at Brokenhurst Manor</a> and then add a sprinkle of parkland brilliance in the shape of Stoneham</a> and you have a veritable golfing smorgasbord.</p><p>Our Hampshire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 406 | 2018-09-02 22:49:16 | Barton-on-Sea (Becton & Needles) | 4 | Milford Road, New Milton, Hampshire, | http://www.bosgc.co.uk | 14 miles E of Bournemouth | Welcome – contact in advance | Sean Trussell | Harry Colt, J. Hamilton Stutt | Peter Rodgers | Located on the cliffs between Highcliffe and Milford-on-Sea, the 27 holes at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club offer fabulous views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, with three loops of nine that start and finish close to the clubhouse. The clu | |
245 | 46 | 2018-09-01 04:50:47 | Herefordshire | <p>Herefordshire is half the size of its partner county Shropshire when it comes to the number of golf clubs affiliated to the Shropshire and Herefordshire Union of Golf Clubs</a>. The SHUGC administer golf for 36 clubs, one third of which are in Herefordshire.</p><p>Herefordshire is one of England’s most rural and sparsely populated counties but it’s a tourism hotspot with numerous castles and floriferous gardens. Some follow the Herefordshire Cider Route where you can sample the delights of the county’s cider-making, which goes back some 350 years. </p><p>Alternatively you could seek out a few of England’s unsung golf courses, headed by Kington</a>, which is not only England’s highest 18-hole golf course, but also one of the country's true hidden gems, described eruditely by one of our regular contributors as an inland-super-mare.</p><p>Our Herefordshire Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 410 | 2018-09-02 22:49:49 | Kington | 4.8 | Bradnor Hill, Kington, Herefordshire, | http://www.kingtongolf.co.uk | 10 miles W of Leominster | Welcome - contact in advance | Nigel Venables | C.K. Hutchison | Keith Preece | At less than 6,000 yards, many will dismiss Kington as far too short and nothing but a bit of fun. Though fun Kington certainly is, the course should not be taken lightly. Hutchison's fondness for North Berwick, a links famous for its variety and quirkine | |
246 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 412 | 2018-09-02 22:50:06 | The Grove | 4.4054054054054 | Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire, | http://www.thegrove.co.uk | M25 J20, Near Watford. | Welcome | Anna Darnell | Kyle Phillips | Andy McMahon | The Grove is one of the newest and most enterprising golf course projects recently undertaken in England. Designed by Kyle Phillips (the man behind Kingsbarns), the course opened for play in September 2003 to rave reviews and it's already considered by so | |
247 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 413 | 2018-09-02 22:50:11 | Ashridge | 4.6470588235294 | Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted, Herts, | http://www.ashridgegolfclub.ltd.uk | 15 miles S of Milton Keynes | Contact in advance - not weekends or public hols | Stephen Proudfoot | Sir Guy Campbell, Major CK Hutchison, Colonel Hotchkin & Tom Simpson | Peter Cherry | The enchanting Ashridge Golf Club is set amongst thousands of acres of National Trust-owned woodland. The scene is set as you drive to the clubhouse. The long approach road takes you through parts of the ancient Ashridge estate, giving you a fleeting glim | |
248 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 414 | 2018-09-02 22:50:19 | Centurion Club | 4.7777777777778 | Hemel Hempstead Rd, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, | http://www.centurionclub.co.uk | 9 miles N of Watford | Members and their guests only | Scott Evans | Simon Gidman | Ian Jackson | The opening of the exclusive Centurion Club on July 1st 2013 was a surprising event. Very few private clubs have opened during recent tough economic times and there is no shortage of golf clubs in this saturated golfing area to the north of London. Simon | |
249 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 415 | 2018-09-02 22:50:22 | Hadley Wood | 4.4166666666667 | Beech Hill, Barnet, Hertfordshire, | http://www.hadleywoodgc.com | 3 miles NW of Enfield | Contact in advance | David Jackson | Alister MacKenzie | Alastair Archibald & Paul Foster | The course at Hadley Wood Golf Club is routed across an old deer park (known as Enfield Chase), which was the hunting ground of Henry V in the Middle Ages. The golf club was founded in 1922 and the Alister MacKenzie-designed course opened for play the sam | |
250 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 416 | 2018-09-02 22:50:29 | Moor Park (High) | 4.6666666666667 | Rickmansworth, Herts, | http://www.moorparkgc.co.uk | 2 miles from M25 J18 | Contact in advance - not at weekends | Wesley Cooper | Harry Colt | Rob Darwin | Located conveniently near to London, but sufficiently protected by mature trees to shield us from suburbia, Moor Park Golf Club's elegant High course layout will provide a challenging test of golf in pleasant park surroundings. The clubhouse at Moor Park | |
251 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 417 | 2018-09-02 22:50:32 | Berkhamsted | 4.25 | The Common, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, | http://www.berkhamstedgolfclub.co.uk | NE of Berkhamsted | Welcome, contact in advance | Howard Craft | George H.Gowring, James Braid | John Clarke | Around the time of the Domesday Book, Berkhamsted was one of the most important settlements in rural southeast England and Henry II once kept court in the town's Norman castle. So it's quite fitting that Berkhamsted Golf Club has a fair amount of history | |
252 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 418 | 2018-09-02 22:50:43 | Hanbury Manor | 4.3333333333333 | Ware, Hertfordshire, | http://www.marriottgolf.co.uk/club/hanbury-manor | 25 miles N of London on A10 | Limited tee times available daily | Albert Sinfield | Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus II | Stan Power | The Jacobean-style manor house was built in 1890 for the Hanbury family and in 1923, it was converted into a girls’ boarding school. It remained a school until 1986, when it was ambitiously transformed into a luxury hotel and the prestigious Hanbury Manor | |
253 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 419 | 2018-09-02 22:50:49 | Sandy Lodge | 4.2857142857143 | Sandy Lodge Lane, Northwood, | http://www.sandylodge.co.uk | 1 mile N of Northwood | Welcome Monday to Friday | David Griffin | Harry Vardon | Jeff Pinsent | Founded in 1910 and often described as an inland links, Sandy Lodge Golf Club was designed by Harry Vardon and is one of Hertfordshire’s jewels. “It deserves its name in that it is wonderfully sandy.” Wrote Bernard Darwin in The Golf Courses of the Britis | |
254 | 47 | 2018-09-01 04:50:52 | Hertfordshire | <p>The Hertfordshire Golf Union</a> was established in 1924 with 10 member clubs. There are now 57 affiliated Hertfordshire golf clubs and approximately 65 golf courses in the county. The Herts County Ladies’ Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county, organising a number of annual competitions for members of its 51 affiliated clubs. Golf in Hertfordshire began at Berkhamsted in the 1870s but it wasn’t until 1890 that Berkhamsted Golf Club</a> was founded. </p><p><span></span>Since those early beginnings, many fine golf courses sprung up in the county that takes its name from the Anglo-Saxon heort ford, meaning deer crossing. The ruminant deer appears prominently in many Hertfordshire county emblems, including the county flag, so it seems appropriate that Ashridge Golf Club</a>, one of the finest courses in the county, is renowned for its deer, which surely have life membership at this enchanting club. Many Hertfordshire golfers consider Ashridge to be the best golf course in the county, but a number of excellent new courses have been laid out in recent years, including The Grove</a>, host to the 2006 World Golf Championships, won by Tiger Woods.</p><p>Situated to the north of London, Hertfordshire is one of the prettiest Home Counties and the parkland courses that dominate the county represent perhaps the finest parkland collection in England.</p><p>Our Hertfordshire golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 420 | 2018-09-02 22:50:57 | Brocket Hall (Palmerston) | 5.0454545454545 | Welwyn Garden City, Herts, | http://www.brocket-hall.co.uk | A1 J4, 22 miles N of London | Contact in advance | Alex Davies | Donald Steel | Luke Roberts | Located a mere 20 miles to the north of the capital and close to leafy Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, lies Brocket Hall Golf Club. With two courses named after Prime Ministers who used to reside at Brocket Hall, the Palmerston is the new kid on the | |
255 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 422 | 2018-09-02 22:51:09 | Royal St George's | 5.4352941176471 | Sandwich, Kent, | http://www.royalstgeorges.com | 1 mile E of Sandwich | Contact in advance - not at the weekend | Tim Checketts | William Laidlaw Purves, Frank Pennink | Justen Fiddler | Royal St George’s was the first English course to host the Open Championship and is the fourth most used Open venue (host to 14 Opens) after St Andrews, Prestwick and Muirfield. Date Winner Country 1894 John H.Taylor England 1899 Harry Vardon England 1904 | |
256 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 423 | 2018-09-02 22:51:12 | Royal Cinque Ports | 5.34375 | Golf Road, Deal, Kent, | http://www.royalcinqueports.com | 5 miles S of Sandwich | Contact in advance – Not Wed am or at weekend | James Leah | Henry Hunter, James Braid, Sir Guy Campbell | Andrew Reynolds | Royal Cinque Ports was the third English course after Royal St George’s and Royal Liverpool to host the Open Championship but only Royal Portrush and Prince’s have hosted fewer Opens. Date Winner Country 1909 John H.Taylor England 1920 George Duncan Scotl | |
257 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 424 | 2018-09-02 22:51:18 | Prince's (Shore & Dunes) | 4.952380952381 | Sandwich Bay, Sandwich, Kent, | http://www.princesgolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles N of Dover | Welcome, contact in advance | Rob McGuirk | Charles Hutchings, Percy Lucas, Sir Guy Campbell, John Morrison | Anthony Tarchetti | Prince’s hosted the Open Championship on one occasion. The winner, Gene Sarazen, only claimed one Open title, but “The Squire” was the first golfer to win all four Majors. Date Winner Country 1932 Gene Sarazen USA | |
258 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 425 | 2018-09-02 22:51:26 | Littlestone (Championship) | 4.5454545454545 | St Andrews Road, Littlestone, New Romney, Kent, | http://www.littlestonegolfclub.org.uk | M20 J10, to New Romney | Contact in advance - after 3pm at weekends | James Cunliffe | Laidlaw Purves, James Braid, Alister MacKenzie, Frank Pennink, Donald Steel & Peter Alliss | Bruce MacDonald | Founded in 1888, Littlestone Golf Club is a classic remote links course, located on the fringe of the Romney Marshes, with the English Channel as the backdrop. The British Ladies’ Open was held at Littlestone six years after the course opened, which was o | |
259 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 426 | 2018-09-02 22:51:32 | Knole Park | 4.5714285714286 | Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, | http://www.knoleparkgolfclub.co.uk | On B2019, near Sevenoaks | Welcome - contact in advance | Neil Statham | J.F. Abercromby | Andrew Butterfield | "For very many years this was the home club of Sam King," wrote Peter Alliss in The Good Golf Guide, "third in the 1939 Open Championship and a contender on many other occasions, notably in 1948, when he caught the maestro, Henry Cotton, during the final | |
260 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 427 | 2018-09-02 22:51:41 | London Club (Heritage) | 4.4 | Stansted Lane, Ash, Nr Brands Hatch, Kent, | http://www.londongolf.co.uk | M25 J3, A20 to Brands Hatch | Members and their guests only | Austen Gravestock | Jack Nicklaus | Paul Stuart | The London Golf Club is situated in rolling countryside close to Ash Green and the historic Brands Hatch motor racing circuit. The late Sir Denis Thatcher – husband of the former Prime Minister Margaret – opened the club in September 1993. But the officia | |
261 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 428 | 2018-09-02 22:51:54 | Wildernesse | 4 | Seal, Sevenoaks, Kent, | http://www.wildernesse.co.uk | 3 miles E of Sevenoaks | Welcome on weekdays, except Tuesday am. | Andrew Lawrence | James Braid | David Green | The Wildernesse Club is located near Sevenoaks in Kent and this is a stylish and quintessentially English golf club. Golf had been played on the Wildernesse estate prior to the foundation of the club in 1890 and the layout has naturally evolved over the y | |
262 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 429 | 2018-09-02 22:52:01 | Chart Hills | 4.56 | Weeks Lane, Biddenden, Kent, | http://www.charthills.co.uk | M25, then M20, turn off at Leeds Castle | Welcome 7 days. After 1pm Mon,Wed,Sat,Sun. Before 1pm Fri. | David Colyer | Nick Faldo, Steve Smyers | James Cornish | Chart Hills Golf Club is set in the peaceful rural heart of the Garden of England where old oak trees stand guard and where there is sand, lots and lots of sand.This is Nick Faldo’s first European design and the discerning American designer, Steve Smyers, | |
263 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 430 | 2018-09-02 22:52:13 | Sundridge Park (East) | 4 | Garden Road, Sundridge, Bromley, Kent, | http://www.sundridgeparkgolfclub.co.uk | 12 miles SE of London city centre | Welcome with proof of handicap | Ben Riley | Sir Guy Campbell and C. K. Hutchinson | Stuart Dowsett | Sundridge Park Golf Club is situated close to the city centre of London, within the suburbs of Bromley, a mere 25-minute commute from London Bridge train station. Even though it’s something of a hidden gem, this splendid 36-hole facility is easily accessi | |
264 | 48 | 2018-09-01 04:51:01 | Kent | <p>Kent lies to the southeast of England and it acts as something of a “buffer zone” between London, the capital, and the continent of Europe. Millions of passengers pass through the county each year as they travel to and from France via the Channel Tunnel which links Calais to Folkestone in the UK. </p><p>Founded in 1925 when 20 clubs decided to affiliate, Kent Golf Union</a> organises annual competitions at Junior, Youth, Gents, Senior and Veteran levels for eligible golfers who are members of a county club. The Union also participates in the round robin league for unions in the southern section of the South Eastern Group, along with Surrey, Sussex, Dorset and Hampshire.</p><p>Kent County Ladies Golf Association</a> was founded in 1900 as Kent County Club, with eight clubs affiliated to the organisation. In its inaugural year of operation, a representative team of female golfers from the county played matches against Devon, Hertfordshire, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. The first County Championship took place twelve months later and from that point on there was no stopping the female golfers of Kent. Today, there are 80 clubs affiliated to the county association, representing more than three and a half thousand lady golfers. </p><p> There are almost 100 clubs in Kent so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to playing in “the garden of England”. Of course, the very best of these courses are the three that have hosted the Open Championship down the years: Royal Cinque Ports</a> (1909 and 1920), Prince’s</a> (1932) and Royal St George’s</a> (1894 then 13 times since).</p><p>Our Kent Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 431 | 2018-09-02 22:52:23 | London Club (International) | 3.9230769230769 | Stansted Lane, Ash, Nr Brands Hatch, Kent, | http://www.londongolf.co.uk | 1 mile E of West Kingsdown | Contact in advance | Austen Gravestock | Ron Kirby (Nicklaus Design) | Paul Stuart | The International course at the London Club is a high-class accompaniment to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Heritage course. The International is the layout that you can play here at the London Club and it’s well worth making the effort. Designed by Ron Kirby | |
265 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 437 | 2018-09-02 22:53:09 | Royal Birkdale | 5.7758620689655 | Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, | http://www.royalbirkdale.com | 1.5 miles S of Southport | Contact in advance - Not Sat | TBC | George Lowe, FW Hawtree and JH Taylor | Brian Hodgkinson | Ten-time Open Championship venue, Royal Birkdale was the last English course to be added to the Open rotation. Turnberry is the most junior Open Championship venue. Date Winner Country 1954 Peter Thomson Australia 1961 Arnold Palmer USA 1965 Peter Thomson | |
266 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 438 | 2018-09-02 22:53:14 | Royal Lytham & St Annes | 5.2083333333333 | Links Gate, St Annes on Sea, Lancs., | http://www.royallytham.org | 1 mile SE of St Annes town centre | Mon & Thu - Contact in advance | Charles Grimley | George Lowe, Harry Colt, Herbert Fowler, Tom Simpson & C.K.Cotton | Ben Squires | Ten-time Open Championship venue, Royal Lytham & St Annes was the fourth English course after Royal St George’s, Royal Liverpool and Royal Cinque Ports to host the Open. Date Winner Country 1926 Bobby Jones USA 1952 Bobby Locke S Africa 1958 Peter Thomson | |
267 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 439 | 2018-09-02 22:53:26 | Formby | 5.2439024390244 | Golf Road, Formby, Merseyside, | http://www.formbygolfclub.co.uk | On A565, 7 miles N of Liverpool | Contact in advance | Stuart Leech | Willie Park, James Braid, Harry Colt, Hawtree and Taylor, Donald Steel | Andrew Witherup | Formby Golf Club is the prettiest of the eight top-notch links courses located between the seaside town of St Annes and the city of Liverpool. It is bordered on three sides by pine trees, giving the links a decidedly softer, heathland feel than the others | |
268 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 440 | 2018-09-02 22:53:32 | Hillside | 5.3414634146341 | Hastings Road, Hillside, Southport, Merseyside, | http://www.hillside-golfclub.co.uk | 3 miles S of Southport | Contact in advance – not weekends | Chris Williams | Fred Hawtree, Donald Steel | Brian Seddon | There are eight top-notch seaside courses between St Annes and Liverpool and many people believe that this is the best stretch of linksland in the British Isles. It is certainly England’s links golfing Mecca and Hillside Golf Club is the best of the non-r | |
269 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 441 | 2018-09-02 22:53:41 | Southport & Ainsdale | 5.125 | Bradshaws Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, | http://www.sandagolfclub.co.uk | 11 miles N of Liverpool | Welcome except Thu,Sat & Sun am | Phil Worthington | James Braid | Jim Payne | Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club hosted the 1933 and 1937 Ryder Cup matches between the USA and Great Britain. Team Captains in 1933 were Walter Hagen (US) and J.H. Taylor (GB). It was an exciting contest in 1933, which went down to the very last match betw | |
270 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 442 | 2018-09-02 22:53:49 | West Lancashire | 5 | Hall Road West, Blundellsands, Liverpool, | http://www.westlancashiregolf.co.uk | 9 miles north of Liverpool. | Weekdays only, not before 9.30am | Chris Alty | Ken Cotton, Fred Hawtree | Gavin Abson | West Lancashire Golf Club is the oldest surviving golf club in Lancashire, although, strictly speaking, Blundellsands is now part of the borough of Merseyside. In 1901, Harold Hilton, one of the finest amateur golfers of all time, was the Secretary of Wes | |
271 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 443 | 2018-09-02 22:53:55 | Fairhaven | 4.7142857142857 | Lytham Hall Park, Ansdell, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, | http://www.fairhavengolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles from Lytham and St Annes town centres | Welcome with restrictions, contact in advance | Martin Robinson | J.A. Steer and James Braid | Andrew Lancaster | Fairhaven Golf Club is situated a mile or two away from Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club. It’s less heroic than Lytham, but nevertheless, the golf is still very good indeed. “The new course of the Fairhaven Club, an inland course in a pretty park with | |
272 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 444 | 2018-09-02 22:54:01 | St Annes Old Links | 4.4615384615385 | Highbury Road, St Annes-on-Sea, Lancs, | http://stannesoldlinks.com | Between St Annes and Blackpool off A584 | Contact in advance | Mrs Jane Donohoe | George Lowe, Sandy Herd | Daniel Webster | ||
273 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 445 | 2018-09-02 22:54:10 | Pleasington | 3.8888888888889 | Pleasington, Blackburn, Lancashire, | http://www.pleasington-golf.co.uk | 2 miles SW of Blackburn | Welcome, contact in advance | Ryan O'Connor | George Lowe and Sandy Herd | Ged Furey | When Pleasington Golf Club was formed in 1891, Blackburn was the weaving capital of the world where cotton was king. The rural village of Pleasington is located on the outskirts of the East Lancashire mill town and the course itself is set in a delightful | |
274 | 49 | 2018-09-01 04:51:18 | Lancashire | <p>The Red Rose county of Lancashire made its mark during the early 19th century as a commercial and industrial powerhouse in the northwest of England. Half a dozen mill towns emerged during this time, their army of workers processing cotton from all around the world. For recreation, these cotton mill employees would head to the coast and so Blackpool became a popular seaside resort for Lancastrians and many more besides. </p><p>Golf evolved as the participation sport of choice for an increasing number of people so a great number of courses sprung up by the beginning of the 1900s. Today there are over 140 in the region, administered by the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs</a>, and this body represents tens of thousands of golfers in the area. Liverpool and Manchester were removed from the county in the mid 1970s – forming Merseyside and Greater Manchester – and clubs in those regions can be found split across both Lancashire and Cheshire on the Top 100 website.</p><p>Lancashire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> looks after the interests of female golfers in the county and it has been in operation for over a century, with its County Championship established in 1907. The association’s inter-club scratch Championship Shield actually predates this competition by a couple of years, when club select teams from Formby, Hesketh, Lytham St Annes, West Derby, West Lancashire and Worsley all participated in the inaugural event.</p><p> A quartet of magnificent courses are strung out on Lancashire’s “Golf Coast” and they dominate the county list which is only right and proper because Royal Birkdale</a>, Royal Lytham & St Annes</a>, Formby</a> and Hillside</a> are all world class golfing venues. Not far behind these iconic layouts in quality, links layouts like Southport & Ainsdale</a>, West Lancashire</a>, Fairhaven</a> and St Annes Old Links</a> offer golfers a top-drawer game by the sea. And so it continues inland, with plenty more gems to be discovered the further away from the coast that you venture.</p><p>Our Lancashire Best in County</a> rankings were updated in August 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 446 | 2018-09-02 22:54:18 | Manchester Golf Club | 5.2 | Hopwood, Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, | http://www.mangc.co.uk | 2 miles N of Middleton | Welcome – contact in advance | Stephen Armstead | Harry Colt | Brian Connor | Golf first began in Manchester in 1818 when a few enthusiastic golfers played on Kersal Moor. Eight Scotsmen founded a new golf club in 1882 which was originally called Manchester St Andrews to avoid any confusion with the Old Manchester Golf Club which f | |
275 | 50 | 2018-09-01 04:51:21 | Leicestershire & Rutland | <p>The county of Leicestershire is home to over half a million people in an area that covers around 800 square miles and it borders seven other counties in central England. Because foxhunting is widely regarded to have originated in Leicestershire, you’ll find a bushy tailed mammal on the logo of the main sporting organizations in the county (such as the county cricket club and Leicester City Football Club) so it’s no surprise to find such a vulpine image on the crest of the Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union. </p><p>One of ten unions affiliated to the Midland Golf Union, Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2010 and it carries out an organisational function for around 12,000 amateur golfers in membership of 33 golf clubs in the area. Since 1955, the Union’s 6-man team has qualified eight times – four of those appearances since 2003 – for the English County Finals, representing the Midland Group in the annual competition.</p><p>Leicestershire and Rutland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland and there are 29 clubs affiliated to this governing body. The association runs a number of representative teams that compete in inter-county matches and it also organises championship tournaments and social open competitions for members with valid handicaps.</p><p>Our Leicestershire & Rutland golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 467 | 2018-09-02 22:56:53 | Luffenham Heath | 4.1428571428571 | Ketton, Stamford, Lincolnshire, | http://www.luffenhamheath.org | 12 miles E of Leicester | Welcome, contact in advance | TBC | Harry Colt, Charles Alison, James Braid & CK Cotton | Ian Burnett | Rutland Water is the largest man-made lake in Western Europe, set in the middle of England's smallest county. Three miles south of Rutland Water, as the crow flies, is the Earl of Ancaster's Common with its peaceful and tranquil golf course. Luffenham Hea | |
276 | 50 | 2018-09-01 04:51:21 | Leicestershire & Rutland | <p>The county of Leicestershire is home to over half a million people in an area that covers around 800 square miles and it borders seven other counties in central England. Because foxhunting is widely regarded to have originated in Leicestershire, you’ll find a bushy tailed mammal on the logo of the main sporting organizations in the county (such as the county cricket club and Leicester City Football Club) so it’s no surprise to find such a vulpine image on the crest of the Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union. </p><p>One of ten unions affiliated to the Midland Golf Union, Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2010 and it carries out an organisational function for around 12,000 amateur golfers in membership of 33 golf clubs in the area. Since 1955, the Union’s 6-man team has qualified eight times – four of those appearances since 2003 – for the English County Finals, representing the Midland Group in the annual competition.</p><p>Leicestershire and Rutland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland and there are 29 clubs affiliated to this governing body. The association runs a number of representative teams that compete in inter-county matches and it also organises championship tournaments and social open competitions for members with valid handicaps.</p><p>Our Leicestershire & Rutland golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 468 | 2018-09-02 22:56:56 | Longcliffe | Snells Nook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough, Leicestershire, | +44 (0) 1509 239129 ‹ Previous › Next Golf Club Website 2 miles SW of Loughborough Welcome Brian Jones Tom Williamson David Mee | http://www.longcliffegolf.co.uk | 2 miles SW of Loughborough | Welcome | Brian Jones | Tom Williamson | David Mee | Longcliffe Golf Club lies a few miles to the southwest of Loughborough, close to the M1 motorway, and the fairways here (many of them doglegged) are judiciously routed through the ancient Charnwood Forest. | |
277 | 50 | 2018-09-01 04:51:21 | Leicestershire & Rutland | <p>The county of Leicestershire is home to over half a million people in an area that covers around 800 square miles and it borders seven other counties in central England. Because foxhunting is widely regarded to have originated in Leicestershire, you’ll find a bushy tailed mammal on the logo of the main sporting organizations in the county (such as the county cricket club and Leicester City Football Club) so it’s no surprise to find such a vulpine image on the crest of the Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union. </p><p>One of ten unions affiliated to the Midland Golf Union, Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union</a> celebrated its centenary in 2010 and it carries out an organisational function for around 12,000 amateur golfers in membership of 33 golf clubs in the area. Since 1955, the Union’s 6-man team has qualified eight times – four of those appearances since 2003 – for the English County Finals, representing the Midland Group in the annual competition.</p><p>Leicestershire and Rutland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the counties of Leicestershire and Rutland and there are 29 clubs affiliated to this governing body. The association runs a number of representative teams that compete in inter-county matches and it also organises championship tournaments and social open competitions for members with valid handicaps.</p><p>Our Leicestershire & Rutland golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 469 | 2018-09-02 22:56:58 | Rothley Park | 4 | Westfield Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, | http://www.rothleypark.co.uk | 6 miles N of Leicester city centre | Welcome | Danny Spillane | Unknown | Katie Tebbet | ||
278 | 51 | 2018-09-01 04:51:32 | Lincolnshire | <p>Situated on the east coast of England, Lincolnshire is a largely flat, rural area where residents enjoy a pace of life that is somewhat slower than that found in other, more bustling parts of England. Covering an area of over two and a half thousand square miles, the county stretches from the Lincolnshire fens in the south to the more industrialised Humber Estuary around Scunthorpe and Grimsby in the north. </p><p>The Lincolnshire Union of Golf Clubs</a> was formed in 1900 – ten years after Burghley Park, the first club in the county, was founded – when thirteen clubs affiliated. Today, there are 51 clubs in membership of the Union, which itself is a member of the Midland Golf Union (joining in 1921). The Lincolnshire Union currently looks after the golfing interests of around 20,000 male golfers, organising competitions for a variety of age groups within the county.</p><p>Lincolnshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the county and its stated objectives are to a) uphold the rules of England Golf, b) enforce the CONGU system of handicapping, c) promote the interests of women’s golf in Lincolnshire and to encourage young golfers, and d) maintain, administer and regulate a County Championship and other competitions or leagues. </p><p>England Golf</a> has its headquarters in the lovely little village of Woodhall Spa in the East Lindsey district and it’s here that you’ll find one of the finest inland courses in all of England. Named after its former owner, Colonel Stafford Vere Hotchkin, the Hotchkin</a> comprises 18 holes of a wonderful 36-hole golf complex that really should be sampled by each and every EGU member at some time.</p><p>Our Lincolnshire golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 470 | 2018-09-02 22:57:09 | Woodhall Spa (Hotchkin) | 5.2758620689655 | The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, | http://www.woodhallspagolf.com | 19 miles SE of Lincoln | Contact in advance - handicap certificate required | Richard A. Latham | Harry Vardon, Harry Colt & Colonel S.V. Hotchkin | Andrew Hare | The Hotchkin course at Woodhall Spa invariably fights with Loch Lomond and Sunningdale Old for the coveted position of “best inland golf course” in the British Isles. Originally, Harry Vardon laid out the course and it opened for play in 1905. Harry Colt, | |
279 | 51 | 2018-09-01 04:51:32 | Lincolnshire | <p>Situated on the east coast of England, Lincolnshire is a largely flat, rural area where residents enjoy a pace of life that is somewhat slower than that found in other, more bustling parts of England. Covering an area of over two and a half thousand square miles, the county stretches from the Lincolnshire fens in the south to the more industrialised Humber Estuary around Scunthorpe and Grimsby in the north. </p><p>The Lincolnshire Union of Golf Clubs</a> was formed in 1900 – ten years after Burghley Park, the first club in the county, was founded – when thirteen clubs affiliated. Today, there are 51 clubs in membership of the Union, which itself is a member of the Midland Golf Union (joining in 1921). The Lincolnshire Union currently looks after the golfing interests of around 20,000 male golfers, organising competitions for a variety of age groups within the county.</p><p>Lincolnshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the county and its stated objectives are to a) uphold the rules of England Golf, b) enforce the CONGU system of handicapping, c) promote the interests of women’s golf in Lincolnshire and to encourage young golfers, and d) maintain, administer and regulate a County Championship and other competitions or leagues. </p><p>England Golf</a> has its headquarters in the lovely little village of Woodhall Spa in the East Lindsey district and it’s here that you’ll find one of the finest inland courses in all of England. Named after its former owner, Colonel Stafford Vere Hotchkin, the Hotchkin</a> comprises 18 holes of a wonderful 36-hole golf complex that really should be sampled by each and every EGU member at some time.</p><p>Our Lincolnshire golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 471 | 2018-09-02 22:57:21 | Seacroft | 4.7777777777778 | Drummond Road, Seacroft, Skegness, Lincolnshire, | http://www.seacroft-golfclub.co.uk | S edge of Skegness near Nature Reserve | Welcome, contact in advance. | Graham Brader | Willie Fernie, Sir Guy Campbell | Robin Lawie | If you follow the signs to Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, which extends along the picturesque Lincolnshire coast from the southern end of Skegness to the Wash, you'll come across a traditional bracing links. More than 150 miles of coastline stre | |
280 | 51 | 2018-09-01 04:51:32 | Lincolnshire | <p>Situated on the east coast of England, Lincolnshire is a largely flat, rural area where residents enjoy a pace of life that is somewhat slower than that found in other, more bustling parts of England. Covering an area of over two and a half thousand square miles, the county stretches from the Lincolnshire fens in the south to the more industrialised Humber Estuary around Scunthorpe and Grimsby in the north. </p><p>The Lincolnshire Union of Golf Clubs</a> was formed in 1900 – ten years after Burghley Park, the first club in the county, was founded – when thirteen clubs affiliated. Today, there are 51 clubs in membership of the Union, which itself is a member of the Midland Golf Union (joining in 1921). The Lincolnshire Union currently looks after the golfing interests of around 20,000 male golfers, organising competitions for a variety of age groups within the county.</p><p>Lincolnshire Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> is the governing body for female amateur golfers in the county and its stated objectives are to a) uphold the rules of England Golf, b) enforce the CONGU system of handicapping, c) promote the interests of women’s golf in Lincolnshire and to encourage young golfers, and d) maintain, administer and regulate a County Championship and other competitions or leagues. </p><p>England Golf</a> has its headquarters in the lovely little village of Woodhall Spa in the East Lindsey district and it’s here that you’ll find one of the finest inland courses in all of England. Named after its former owner, Colonel Stafford Vere Hotchkin, the Hotchkin</a> comprises 18 holes of a wonderful 36-hole golf complex that really should be sampled by each and every EGU member at some time.</p><p>Our Lincolnshire golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 472 | 2018-09-02 22:57:23 | Forest Pines (Forest & Pines) | 4.4444444444444 | Ermine Street, Broughton, Near Brigg, Lincolnshire, | http://forestpinesgolfclub.co.uk | 3 miles E of Scunthorpe | Welcome, contact in advance | Andrew Cook | John Morgan | Matthew Peacock and Dan Greenwood | Lincolnshire is home to one of the world’s greatest inland courses and Woodhall Spa is also home to the English Golf Union but apart from Seacroft at Skegness and Luffenham Heath near Rutland Water, the fenland county has little to write home about. That | |
281 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 483 | 2018-09-02 22:58:49 | Northwood Golf Club | 4.6666666666667 | Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex, | http://www.northwoodgolf.co.uk | 2 miles SE of Rickmansworth | Welcome - weekend visitors by prior arrangement | Ray Grant | Tom Dunn, J.H. Taylor | Chris Holdsworth | “Northwood is the best course on which to be taken ill,” wrote Bernard Darwin, “since it is there that play half the doctors of London. But there is nothing in the golf to make you ill, since, especially in dry weather, it is very attractive.” Northwood G | |
282 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 484 | 2018-09-02 22:59:02 | Fulwell | 5.3333333333333 | Wellington Road, Hampton Hill, Middlesex, | http://www.fulwellgolfclub.co.uk | 1 mile SW of Twickenham | Welcome - contact in advance | Murray Cook | John Morrison | Nigel Turner | ||
283 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 485 | 2018-09-02 22:59:09 | Muswell Hill | 5 | Rhodes Avenue, | http://www.muswellhillgolfclub.co.uk | 5 miles E of Edgeware | Welcome – contact in advance | Seb Frankiss | Willie Park Junior, James Braid | David Wilton | ||
284 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 486 | 2018-09-02 22:59:22 | Stanmore | 4 | 29 Gordon Avenue, Stanmore, Middlesex, | http://www.stanmoregolfclub.co.uk | 14.5 miles NW of central London | Welcome | Allan Knott | Alister MacKenzie | James Reynolds | The course at Stanmore Golf Club was officially brought into play a year after it was first laid out within Stanmore Park when founder Fredrick Gordon and his associate Thomas Blackwell (of the Crosse & Blackwell food production company) invited thirty-si | |
285 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 487 | 2018-09-02 22:59:28 | Ealing | 3.6666666666667 | Perivale Lane, Greenford, | http://www.ealinggolfclub.com | M25 J16, then M40/A40 to Greenford | Welcome, contact in advance. | David Jones | James Braid, Harry Colt | Ricky Willison | ||
286 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 488 | 2018-09-02 22:59:33 | Highgate | 5 | Denewood Road, London, | http://www.highgategc.co.uk | 1.5 miles N of Camden Town | Welcome - contact in advance | Nick Sinclair | Cuthbert Butchart | Robin Turner | Cuthbert Butchart laid out the course at Highgate Golf Club; six years later he went on to design West Hill. The secret Highgate lies hidden in parkland on the northern side of Hampstead Heath. Play it and tell nobody. | |
287 | 52 | 2018-09-01 04:51:49 | Middlesex | <p>One of the smallest English counties by area, Middlesex lies close to London, bounded by Hertfordshire and Surrey to the north and south, Berkshire and Essex to the west and east. Its coat of arms depicts three notched short swords beneath a Saxon Crown on a red background. </p><p>A number of golf clubs operated in the county around the start of the 20th century but it took until 1924 before a district union was formed. Although eight of the 26 clubs attending the inaugural committee meeting of the Middlesex County Golf Union</a> no longer exist, there are now 36 clubs in membership, ten of which play on public courses. </p><p>Sixteen different clubs have claimed the Middlesex Club Championship in the 80 years that it has been contested. Muswell Hill won 8 of their 11 titles between 1929 and 1948 and Ealing</a> triumphed in 9 of their 10 victories between 1981 and 1995. Clubs with singular success in this competition are Hampstead</a> (1925), Brent Valley (1953), North Middlesex (1971) and Highgate</a> (1999).</p><p>Our Middlesex Best in County</a> rankings were updated in November 2017. Click the link to read the story. </p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 489 | 2018-09-02 22:59:42 | Pinner Hill | 4 | South View Road, Pinner Hill, Middlesex, | +44 (0) 20 8866 0963 ‹ Previous › Next Golf Club Website 2 miles S of Watford Welcome – contact in advance Alan Findlater J.H. Taylor | http://www.pinnerhillgc.co.uk | 2 miles S of Watford | Welcome – contact in advance | Alan Findlater | J.H. Taylor | Michael Moore | |
288 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 498 | 2018-09-02 23:00:59 | Royal West Norfolk | 5.2727272727273 | Brancaster, Norfolk, | http://www.rwngc.org | 7 miles E of Hunstanton | Contact in advance – restricted at weekends | Tim Stephens | Holcombe Ingleby | Simon Rayner | Founded in 1892, Royal West Norfolk Golf Club is a classic, nothing much has changed here for 100 years. Squeezed beautifully between Brancaster Bay and the salt marshes, Royal West Norfolk truly is a peaceful golf links, except when the wind blows and bo | |
289 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 499 | 2018-09-02 23:01:11 | Hunstanton | 4.7297297297297 | Golf Course Road, Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, | http://www.hunstantongolfclub.com | 1 mile E of Hunstanton | Contact in advance. Handicap certificate required. | Jenny Andrews | George Fernie, James Braid, James Sherlock | James Dodds | Hunstanton is the ancestral home of the le Strange family; Hamon le Strange invested £30 to get the original nine holes ready for play; George Fernie was the architect. Hunstanton Golf Club was founded in 1891 and Hamon became the inaugural club president | |
290 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 500 | 2018-09-02 23:01:17 | Sheringham | 4.72 | Sheringham, Norfolk, | http://www.sheringhamgolfclub.co.uk | 0.5 mile W of Sheringham | Contact in advance - restricted at weekends | Neal Milton | Tom Dunn | Mike Jubb | Sheringham Golf Club is located high on the clifftops on an undulating thin sliver of land, which is wedged between the North Sea cliff edge and the North Norfolk Railway. Steam trains and vintage diesels occasionally rattle past the course, which is set | |
291 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 501 | 2018-09-02 23:01:23 | Royal Cromer | 4.9411764705882 | 145 Overstrand Road, Cromer, Norfolk, | http://www.royalcromergolfclub.com | 1 mile SE of Cromer | Welcome - Contact in advance | Jonathan Moore | Tom Morris, J H Taylor, James Braid, Frank Pennink and Donald Steel | Lee Patterson | Royal Cromer is the second oldest golf club in Norfolk, predated only by Great Yarmouth & Caister, which was inaugurated six years earlier. “The Club owes much in its origins and early days of difficulty to the Harbord family, led by successive Lords Suff | |
292 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 502 | 2018-09-02 23:01:30 | Thetford | 4.6363636363636 | Brandon Road, Thetford, Norfolk, | http://www.thetfordgolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles W of Thetford | Contact in advance | Malcolm Grubb | Charles Mayo, James Braid, Philip Mackenzie Ross, Cameron Sinclair and Donald Steel | Stuart Smith | Thetford Golf Club was founded in 1912 and Charles H. Mayo designed the original 6,000-yard course. James Braid made later changes to the layout and further updates were subsequently implemented by Philip Mackenzie Ross. “Thetford is situated in the Breck | |
293 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 503 | 2018-09-02 23:01:38 | King's Lynn | 4.5454545454545 | Castle Rising, King's Lynn, Norfolk, | http://kingslynngolfclub.co.uk | 2 miles N of King's Lynn | Welcome, contact in advance | Richard Jessop | Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas | Mike Timson | The historic market town of King’s Lynn is the gateway to the North Norfolk Coast for many golfers travelling to play Royal West Norfolk and Hunstanton. The vast majority take the ring road around the town and most are completely unaware that one of East | |
294 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 504 | 2018-09-02 23:01:48 | Great Yarmouth & Caister | 4.4285714285714 | Beach House, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, | http://www.caistergolf.co.uk | 1 mile N of Great Yarmouth | Welcome - contact in advance | Tim Starbuck | Tom Dunn | Marc Sumner | Several courses in the UK and Ireland are laid out within racecourses – Musselburgh (Old) in Scotland and Gowran Park in Ireland spring immediately to mind – but Great Yarmouth & Caister Golf Club takes this interaction of golf and horse racing onto a new | |
295 | 53 | 2018-09-01 04:51:55 | Norfolk | <p>Norfolk is best known to many as the flat, low lying county in eastern England where The Broads form a network of navigable, lock-free rivers and canals, providing many with a wide variety of leisure pursuits, from those “messing about on boats” to twitchers searching for rare birds among the many acres of wetlands. </p><p>Norfolk County Golf Union</a> was formed in 1908 so it has been the administrative authority to clubs in the county for over 100 years. Today there are more than thirty clubs – from Eagles GC in the west to Great Yarmouth & Caister GC</a> in the east – in membership of the Union, which itself is affiliated to the South Eastern Group of Unions (even though Norfolk competes annually against Suffolk and four counties from the Midland Golf Union in the Anglian League).</p><p>Norfolk Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> celebrated its centenary in 2012 and it currently presides over 31 affiliated clubs in the region – quite an improvement in membership, considering only five clubs were represented at its inaugural meeting back in 1912. Norfolk ladies take part in competitions against other associations with two county teams, a junior team and a senior team. </p><p>The county is blessed with a number of top golf courses, two of which – Royal West Norfolk</a> and Hunstanton</a> – are rightly ranked amongst the Top 100 18-hole layouts in Great Britain and Ireland. The two links courses are located within seven miles of each other so there’s absolutely no reason for serious golfers to not play both when visiting Norfolk.</p><p>Our Norfolk golf course rankings</a> were updated in 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 505 | 2018-09-02 23:01:59 | Royal Norwich | 3.3333333333333 | Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, | http://www.royalnorwichgolf.co.uk | 1.5 miles NW of Norwich City Centre | Welcome, contact in advance | Phil Grice | J.J.W. Deuchar and James Braid | Simon Youd | Royal Norwich Golf Club was founded in 1893 and despite urbanisation the course still occupies its original site in Hellesdon which is located a mere two miles from the city centre. The club owes much to John J.W. Deuchar who drafted the original plans. T | |
296 | 54 | 2018-09-01 04:52:06 | Northamptonshire | <p>Northamptonshire is located in the East Midlands and it’s bordered by eight other counties, one of which – Lincolnshire – has a mutual boundary that extends to all of 21 yards. The county was once well known for its leather and shoemaking industries but nowadays its main claim to economic fame is the Daventry rail freight terminal located close to the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways. </p><p>The Northamptonshire Golf Union</a> was founded in 1921 and it’s the governing body for around 10,000 male golfers who are members of 27 clubs in a region that ranges from Cherwell Edge GC in the west to Peterborough Milton GC in the east. The county is also one of ten Unions affiliated to the Midland Golf Union.</p><p>Females in 29 clubs come under the umbrella of the Northamptonshire Ladies County Golf Association. which has been looking after the interests of women golfers since 1930. In addition to organising the annual County Championship, the governing body promotes a number of other competitions, including the Bouverie Bowl, Cecil Leitch Trophy and Swannell Salver.</p><p>Several courses are worthy of consideration if visiting the area and most are centred around the county town of Northampton: Northamptonshire County</a>, Collingtree Park</a> (two-time host of the British Masters), the little known Northampton Golf Club at Harlestone and the near century-old Alison and Colt design at Kingsthorpe.</p><p>Our Northamptonshire Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 506 | 2018-09-02 23:02:03 | Northamptonshire County | 5 | Golf Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton, | http://www.countygolfclub.org.uk | 4 miles NW of Northampton | Visitors are always made welcome | Elaine McBride | Harry Colt, James Braid, Cameron Sinclair | Tim Rouse | If Northamptonshire County Golf Club was located closer to London, it would not only be well known, but also a regular ranking contender for our English Top 100. Originally nominated as a Gem by Paul, and added to the Top 100 website in January 2008, Nort | |
297 | 54 | 2018-09-01 04:52:06 | Northamptonshire | <p>Northamptonshire is located in the East Midlands and it’s bordered by eight other counties, one of which – Lincolnshire – has a mutual boundary that extends to all of 21 yards. The county was once well known for its leather and shoemaking industries but nowadays its main claim to economic fame is the Daventry rail freight terminal located close to the junction of the M1 and M6 motorways. </p><p>The Northamptonshire Golf Union</a> was founded in 1921 and it’s the governing body for around 10,000 male golfers who are members of 27 clubs in a region that ranges from Cherwell Edge GC in the west to Peterborough Milton GC in the east. The county is also one of ten Unions affiliated to the Midland Golf Union.</p><p>Females in 29 clubs come under the umbrella of the Northamptonshire Ladies County Golf Association. which has been looking after the interests of women golfers since 1930. In addition to organising the annual County Championship, the governing body promotes a number of other competitions, including the Bouverie Bowl, Cecil Leitch Trophy and Swannell Salver.</p><p>Several courses are worthy of consideration if visiting the area and most are centred around the county town of Northampton: Northamptonshire County</a>, Collingtree Park</a> (two-time host of the British Masters), the little known Northampton Golf Club at Harlestone and the near century-old Alison and Colt design at Kingsthorpe.</p><p>Our Northamptonshire Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 507 | 2018-09-02 23:02:13 | Collingtree Park | 3.7272727272727 | Windingbrook Lane, Northampton, | http://www.collingtreeparkgolf.com | 1 mile from J15, M1 | Book in advance - not Sat/Sun am | Phil Jones | Johnny Miller | Jon Gibbons | Collingtree Park Golf Club is Johnny Miller’s first "Signature" course in the British Isles. The former British Open champion was no ordinary golfer and Miller’s 18-hole creation at Northampton is no ordinary golf course. After significant earthworks, 275 | |
298 | 55 | 2018-09-01 04:52:41 | Northumberland | <p>The northernmost county in England, Northumberland is also one of the least densely populated regions. It’s a largely rural area that was once at the heart of the industrial revolution when its coal mines fuelled the many emerging industries in other parts of the country. </p><p>The Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs</a> oversees the activities of 41 member clubs located between Magdalene Fields in the north and Allendale in the south. Members at three of these clubs – Slaley Hall, Longhirst Hall and Close House – are fortunate enough to have two courses at their disposal.</p><p>Northumberland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was founded thirteen years after the inauguration of the county union for male golfers, in 1920. Its aim is to promote and encourage golf throughout the county within the framework of the R&A’s rules of golf, the Ladies’ Golf Union and England Golf. Currently, there are 42 clubs affiliated to the association. </p><p>Because the county is bounded by the North Sea on its eastern flank, there are a number of fine seaside courses to be found in Northumberland, the best of which is Goswick Links at Berwick-on-Tweed</a>. Inland, the Colt course at Close House</a> and the Hunting course at Slaley Hall</a> are the pick of the parkland layouts.</p><p>Our Northumberland Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 518 | 2018-09-02 23:02:16 | Berwick-upon-Tweed - Goswick | 5 | Goswick, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, | http://www.goswicklinksgc.co.uk | 5 miles S of Berwick | Contact in advance | Rory Davidson | Willie Park Jnr, James Braid, Frank Pennink | Paul Terras | Founded in 1890 on links land named Goswick (Goose Farm) by the Romans, Berwick-upon-Tweed Golf Club, lies six miles south of the Border Town of Berwick, and boasts views of the North Sea and to the south, Holy Island and Bamburgh Castle. It's not known w | |
299 | 55 | 2018-09-01 04:52:41 | Northumberland | <p>The northernmost county in England, Northumberland is also one of the least densely populated regions. It’s a largely rural area that was once at the heart of the industrial revolution when its coal mines fuelled the many emerging industries in other parts of the country. </p><p>The Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs</a> oversees the activities of 41 member clubs located between Magdalene Fields in the north and Allendale in the south. Members at three of these clubs – Slaley Hall, Longhirst Hall and Close House – are fortunate enough to have two courses at their disposal.</p><p>Northumberland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was founded thirteen years after the inauguration of the county union for male golfers, in 1920. Its aim is to promote and encourage golf throughout the county within the framework of the R&A’s rules of golf, the Ladies’ Golf Union and England Golf. Currently, there are 42 clubs affiliated to the association. </p><p>Because the county is bounded by the North Sea on its eastern flank, there are a number of fine seaside courses to be found in Northumberland, the best of which is Goswick Links at Berwick-on-Tweed</a>. Inland, the Colt course at Close House</a> and the Hunting course at Slaley Hall</a> are the pick of the parkland layouts.</p><p>Our Northumberland Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 519 | 2018-09-02 23:02:21 | Close House (Lee Westwood Colt) | 5 | Heddon on the Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, | http://www.closehouse.com | 9 miles W of Newcastle upon Tyne | Welcome - contact in advance | Jonathan Greenwood | Scott Macpherson | Jonathan Lupton | Close House is home from home to Graham Wylie, entrepreneur and co-founder of the software company, Sage. Wylie purchased the Close House Estate from Newcastle University as a “thank you” for his education and subsequently invested a cool £25 million in t | |
300 | 55 | 2018-09-01 04:52:41 | Northumberland | <p>The northernmost county in England, Northumberland is also one of the least densely populated regions. It’s a largely rural area that was once at the heart of the industrial revolution when its coal mines fuelled the many emerging industries in other parts of the country. </p><p>The Northumberland Union of Golf Clubs</a> oversees the activities of 41 member clubs located between Magdalene Fields in the north and Allendale in the south. Members at three of these clubs – Slaley Hall, Longhirst Hall and Close House – are fortunate enough to have two courses at their disposal.</p><p>Northumberland Ladies’ County Golf Association</a> was founded thirteen years after the inauguration of the county union for male golfers, in 1920. Its aim is to promote and encourage golf throughout the county within the framework of the R&A’s rules of golf, the Ladies’ Golf Union and England Golf. Currently, there are 42 clubs affiliated to the association. </p><p>Because the county is bounded by the North Sea on its eastern flank, there are a number of fine seaside courses to be found in Northumberland, the best of which is Goswick Links at Berwick-on-Tweed</a>. Inland, the Colt course at Close House</a> and the Hunting course at Slaley Hall</a> are the pick of the parkland layouts.</p><p>Our Northumberland Best in County golf course rankings were updated in 2017. Click here</a> to read the story.</p> |
87 | 2018-09-01 04:53:00 | England | <p>When the unmarried Queen Elizabeth I of England died in 1603, James VI of Scotland moved court to London, taking up residence at the Royal Palace in Greenwich becoming James I of England. His royal entourage is thought to have contained a number of golfers and they found the perfect ground at Blackheath on which to play their beloved game. In 1608 Blackheath Golf Club</a> was instituted, but documentary evidence has yet to be discovered.</p><p>Today there are approximately 700,000 golfers affiliated to England’s 1,900 or so golf clubs. There are more golf courses in England than Ireland, Scotland and Wales put together. The topographical variation of England’s golf courses is perhaps totally unique the world over but the vast majority of overseas visitors head to Scotland and Ireland rather than choosing to play golf in England. We think the English Tourist Board are missing an opportunity. To see our latest Top 100 Golf Courses of England, simply scroll down this page. </p><p>We last updated our England Top 100</a> rankings in November 2017. Click the link to read the story.</p> |
3 | 2018-03-21 04:56:38 | Britain & Ireland | 520 | 2018-09-02 23:02:26 | Slaley Hall (Hunting) | 4 | Hexham, Northumberland, | http://www.qhotels.co.uk/our-locations/slaley-hall/ | 23 miles SW of Newcastle | Contact in advance | Daniel Hodson | Dave Thomas | Keith Pickard | Critics have described Slaley Hall as the ‘Gleneagles of the North East’, the ‘Woburn of the North’ the ‘Augusta of the North’ and the ‘Gleneagles of the South’ but it was Golf World which described Slaley Hall as the “Manchester of the North East – every | |
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