Top Parkland Gof Courses in the UK

Warwick Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire  

An 18-hole, par 70 championship course dotted with beautiful lakes and in rolling countryside is what's on offer at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel and Golf Club. The course is a... more

Beech Hill, Barnet, Hertfordshire  

Quiet, peaceful and stylish set in the grounds of a historic Georgian mansion dating from 1781, the quality Dr Alister Mackenzie construction was used as an Open regional... more

Balcomie Clubhouse, Crail, Fife  

Crail's Balcomie Links is set along the Fife coastline and several holes run alongside the sea and and rocky outcrops of the Firth foreshore which come into play at the... more

Pant, Oswestry, Shropshire  

Llanymynech is situated on a hill surrounded by sheer cliffs and steep banks on the Welsh/English border with breathtaking panoramic views of 12 counties and a haven for wild... more

Nesfield Road, Myddleton, Ilkley, West Yorkshire  

Ilkley is a tribute to the combined architectural skills of Alister Mackenzie and Harry Colt. Measuring 6,235 yards from the medal tees with a par of 69, it's tougher than it... more

Alwoodley Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire  

Acclaimed as one of the finest and most attractive championship golf courses in the county, just five miles north of Leeds city centre, Sand Moor was developed in 1921 by Dr... more

Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, Greater Manchester  

Hopwood Park was designed by Harry Colt and is a superb mix of parkland and moorland. It measures 6,490 yards and is divided by a wide ravine with a brook winding through it... more

Castle Combe, Bath, Wiltshire  

Manor House golf course is situated in the 13th century Wiltshire village of Castle Combe, famed more for its motor racing circuit! It was created by Peter Alliss and Clive... more

Agmore Road, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire  

Blackwell began in 1893 as a nine hole course on the Lord Windsor's Hewell Estate and was extended to 18 holes in 1923, now measuring 6,260 yards, par 70. A small membership... more

Godstone Road, Oxted, Surrey  

A fine parkland course designed by Harry Colt, Tandridge has terrific views of the North Downs and is one of golf's best kept secrets. Colt's design with steep bunkering and... more

Enmore, Bridgwater, Somerset  

Enmore Park Golf Club was founded in 1906 in Cannington before moving to Enmore in 1932 with a course designed by Fred Hawtree. This beautiful championship course boasts... more

Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire  

Moortown has always had the reputation as one of the country's finest courses. Designed by Alister MacKenzie, it's in 125 acres of woodland and moorland and from the opening... more

Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire  

Stoke Park, a 27-hole course with three distinct nines, features one of the special clubhouses, a sporting, leisure and hotel facility of quality, and was the backdrop for the... more

Broxton Road, Chester, Cheshire  

Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa offers two championship golf courses. The Nicklaus course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and son Steve and The Cheshire course. The Nicklaus... more

Hensol Park, Hensol, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan  

Set amidst over 650 acres of beautiful Welsh countryside, the Vale Resort is now firmly established as one of the UK’s most desirable golf destinations. Plus Wales' highest... more

Kirknewton, East Lothian  

Dalmahoy, a James Braid design in the 1920s adjacent to an 18th century manor house, now a Marriott hotel, boasts an East and West course in a parkland and moorland setting... more

Aglionby, Carlisle, Cumbria  

Situated amongst mature trees in gently undulating parkland, Carlisle is one of most attractive and testing courses in northern England and has hosted the regional qualifying... more

Kelso, Scottish Borders  

At over 7,000 yards, the Roxburghe is a real championship test and has hosted several top events. The Duke of Roxburghe, an avid golfer, commissioned Dave Thomas to build this... more

Crieff Hydro, Crieff, Perth & Kinross  

Culcrieff Golf Club at Crieff Hydro is undoubtedly one of Perthshire’s ‘hidden gems’ and is playable for the beginner or inexperienced golfer. The 18-hole parkland course... more

Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire  

The Duchess, the shortest course at Woburn but the beautiful pine wood surroundings really make it one of the most picturesque. Tight narrow fairways through pine trees put a... more

Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex  

This magnificent multi-facility complex is set over three levels, the hotel is spacious but with a level of intimacy that will appeal to those who prefer the personal touch.... more

The Carlyon Bay Hotel, Sea Road, St Austell, Cornwall  

Beautiful, dramatic and challenging – words that all fit the course to a tee situated a few steps away from the quality Carlyon Bay hotel. The first nine holes of the... more

Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire  

The first course at Woburn was named after the Duke of Bedford, owner of the house and estate, and fashioned through the parkland by Charles Lawrie of Cotton & Pennink. It... more

Eltham, London  

Blackheath, instituted in 1608, is the oldest club in the world and the museum with club trophies dating from 1789 and historic items of great interest are well worth the... more

29 Camp Road, London  

Golf was played at Royal Wimbledon from 1864 on a Tom Dunn designed course in 1882, but Willie Park laid out the new Royal Wimbledon at its present location in 1907, although... more

Gadley Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire  

Alister MacKenzie, one of the finest golf architects, designed Cavendish in the 1920s and much remains the same today on a course that weaves through undulating woodland and... more

Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, Horsham, West Sussex  

The Waterfall is the original lay-out dating from 1905 - the second course is The Kingfisher opened in 1996 – both amid the rolling Sussex downs. The opening hole from an... more

Little Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire  

The Marquess course, the most recent addition at Woburn in 1999, is set within 200 acres of mature woodland in the 3,000-acre estate on boundary of Bedfordshire and... more

Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands  

Little Aston, situated in the stockbroker belt of Birmingham, was constructed in the grounds of Little Aston Hall and laid out by Harry Vardon for ten guineas in 1908. Long... more

Sandy Road, Bogside, Irvine, Ayrshire  

Irvine begins with one of five par fours over 400 yards followed by short par fours at four and five which require accuracy on a course where gorse and heather line the... more

Ferntower, Perth Road, Crieff, Perth & Kinross  

Crieff is only an hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow but is surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of rural Perthshire. Built on gently sloping parkland in the grounds of... more

The Oxfordshire, Rycote Lane, Milton Common, Thame, Oxfordshire  

American architect Rees Jones created The Oxfordshire which opened in 1993 and reflects an American style. The feature hole, a downhill par five dogleg right to left 17th... more

Gorsley, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire  

Ross-on-Wye was founded in 1903 but after several moves, eventually reached its present site from a JH Taylor nine-hole design at Rudhall in 1964 where Ken Cotton constructed... more

Durham  

Brancepeth Castle has some of the finest par threes and can claim to be one of the North-East's most picturesque courses. Designed by Harry Colt and at 6,400 yards and with a... more

Rossdhu HouseLuss, Alexandria, Argyll & Bute  

Designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf in 1993 Loch Lomond, on the banks of the largest expanse of fresh water in Britain, is an exclusive private members’ club that ranks... more

Ware, Hertfordshire  

Harry Vardon originally laid out a nine-hole course in the parkland of Hanbury Manor in the early 1900s but Jack Nicklaus jnr developed it and the official opening took place... more

Barnyards, Banff, Aberdeenshire  

Duff House was planned by James Braid in 1910 before Alister Mackenzie redesigned it in 1923. It is a flat, beautifully manicured parkland course with little rough and big... more

Heacham Manor Hotel, Hunstanton Road, Heacham, King's Lynn, Norfolk  

Heacham Manor Golf Course is open for visitors with advance tee times. A challenging course with some of the best greens in the area the Golf Course is designed in a links... more

Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon, Essex  

Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes is set in 320 acres of unspoiled Essex countryside and hosts two contrasting and mature 18 hole parkland courses which have gained... more

St Pierre Park, Chepstow, Monmouthshire  

Set in 400 acres of rolling South Wales countryside featuring a 14th century manor house hotel, the old course at St Pierre is a classic parkland with huge trees that encroach... more

Chandler's Cross, Hertfordshire  

The Grove, a 7,152 yard, par 72 championship course earned international recognition by hosting the Amex World Championship in 2006. Approached by a long drive, exclusive,... more

Cottage Lane, Gayton, Wirral, Merseyside  

Heswall's new layout is due to open in July 2007. Work has included the building of five additional and the course will be played in a different order with the existing 14th... more

Nizels Lane, Hildenborough, Kent  

Nizels was constructed in 1992 on an estate dating from 1397 on high ground overlooking Kentish Weald countryside. The golf course is a classic English parkland design... more

Titmus Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, West Sussex  

Tilgate Forest is a hidden beauty. With a par 72 18 hole Championship course, nine hole lay-out and 35 bay floodlit driving range, it has everything you could want. Noted for... more

Blackawton, Totnes, Devon  

Dartmouth, a golf and country club with stay and play facilities, is set in 225 acres of beautiful South Devon countryside with extensive views, and the main course spans... more

Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey  

Betchworth Park Golf Club offers 18 holes of delightful but challenging golf, founded in 1911 and laid out by the distinguished golf course architect Harry S.Colt. Nestled... more

Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, Gloucestershire  

Perhaps the finest of West Country architect Adrian Stiff’s collection of courses, opened in 1997 with an additional nine holes later constructed by Peter McEvoy.... more

Bearwood RoadSindlesham, Wokingham, Berkshire  

Bearwood Lakes, designed by Martin Hawtree in 1996 on the estate of a beautiful Jacobean-style mansion, is an outstanding course that has made full use of the established... more

High Street, Edzell, Angus  

The Old course at Edzell is set in 120 acres of ideal terrain. In 2001, an additional nine holes were laid out and the new course is called the Westwater. Edzell is an inland... more

Kennel Hill, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex  

Golf At Goodwood is a brand new vision for the sport - a completely different way of enjoying golf membership. As a member you will have access to The Downs Course, already... more