The best golf courses in England
Our ranking of the best golf courses in England
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Golf in England
Here are some of the best golf courses in England so you can start planning your next golf trip.
England is a paradise for golf lovers. With a long tradition in the sport, the country boasts some of the most iconic and challenging golf courses in the world. On this tour of England’s best golf courses, both classic and contemporary, you can enjoy an unforgettable golf experience in this beautiful country.
You can’t talk about the best golf courses in England without mentioning the 5 venues of The Open. In addition, England boasts a wealth of world-renowned golf courses, many of which have been designed by some of the best golf architects in the world. Enjoy the challenging fairways and changing weather conditions as you play England’s best golf courses.
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ROYAL BIRKDALE
GOLF CLUB
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is the best links course in England and one of the most emblematic. Its 12th hole is considered the signature hole. This course has hosted numerous tournaments, including The Open, where Jordan Spieth won in 2017. Its clubhouse has the perfect blend of history and modernity. Golfers of all levels enjoy a unique experience at this course that is located just 45 minutes from Liverpool and 1 hour from Manchester.
ROYAL ST GEORGE'S
GOLF CLUB
Royal St. Georges Golf Club, is one of the oldest and most iconic golf courses in England. This course challenges even the best golfers in the world and remains one of the most popular courses for golfers from around the world. In addition to its history and challenge, the scenery of the Kent coastline makes it a unique and breathtaking golfing experience.
ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNES
GOLF CLUB
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, founded in 1886, is a historic course located on the Lancashire coast in England. It is known for its deep bunkers and for its spectacular finishing hole, the 18th, which offers an exciting end to any round of golf. By playing this golf course you relive in some way the history of The Open.
ROYAL LIVERPOOL
GOLF CLUB
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, also known as Hoylake, is a historic golf course located in the seaside town of Hoylake in Merseyside, England. This link course has hosted many major championships, including The Open 12 times, and will repeat in 2023. Players enjoy undulating fairways and fast, challenging greens, as well as the spectacular view of the coastal scenery of Liverpool Bay.
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WALLASEY
GOLF CLUB
Wallasey Golf Club is a historic course located on the Wirral coast in England. It was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest golf courses in the region. The 18-hole course offers a mix of challenging and easier holes, with a wide variety of obstacles including deep bunkers, narrow fairways and undulating greens.
WEST LANCASHIRE
GOLF CLUB
West Lancashire Golf Club is one of the oldest golf courses in England, with a rich history dating back more than 150 years. Located a few miles north of Liverpool, the course is a real challenge, with narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers. The club is renowned for its hospitality and welcoming atmosphere.
FORMBY
GOLF CLUB
Formby Golf Club is a historic golf course in Merseyside, England. It is famous for its natural beauty and stunning sand dunes, making it one of the best links courses in the region. This challenging course has several emblematic holes such as the 3rd hole.
HILLSIDE
GOLF CLUB
Hillside Golf Club is one of the most spectacular and challenging golf courses in England. Designed by Fred Hawtree, it features beautiful woodland holes, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers. Overlooking the Irish Sea and located just 30 minutes from Liverpool.
ROYAL CINQUE PORTS
GOLF CLUB
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club is a golf course with a long history, founded in 1892, located on the south coast of England. This 18-hole links course is known for its stunning sea views and challenging layout. Golfers looking for a unique golf experience in a historic setting will enjoy playing at Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club.
SUNNINGDALE
GOLF CLUB
OLD COURSE
Sunningdale Golf Club Old Course, designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1901, is one of the most famous courses in England. Its design with undulating greens and diagonal and visual hazards challenges even the most experienced golfers. Many renowned golfers have rated the Old Course as one of the best courses in the world.
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PRINCE'S
GOLF CLUB
Prince’s Golf Club is a 27 hole golf course located in Sandwich Bay, Kent. The design is a combination of the styles of golf architects James Braid and John Henry Taylor. The course has stunning sea views and is considered one of the best links courses in England.
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Frequently asked questions about golf courses in England
How many golf courses are there in England?
According to the latest data, there are about 1800 golf courses in England.
What is the oldest golf course in England?
Royal North Devon is the oldest course in England. It was founded in 1864.
What is the best golf course in England?
For us the best golf course in England is Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
