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Southerndown Golf Club
Ogmore by Sea, Bridgend 2.4 miles away
Southerndown, a combination of links, downland and heathland perched high overlooking Porthcawl, the Bristol Channel and a beautiful Welsh landscape, is invariably open to winds of varying strengths. Rolling tree-less slopes, yielding soft... more
East Devon Golf Club
Links Road, Budleigh Salterton 61.6 miles away
East Devon provides superb coastal views as far as Portland Bill in Dorset on a fine day. A course both demanding and fair, the fairways are generous but a wayward drive will be punished. There are many public footpaths on and around the course so... more
Remedy Oak
Horton Road, Woodlands 83.0 miles away
Remedy Oak offers the opportunity to be amongst the 400 exclusive members to play potentially one of the finest courses in Southern England. Located near Horton in Dorset, this classic championship golf course nestles within 256 acres of ancient... more
Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club
Wentworth Drive, Broadstone 85.1 miles away
Originally known as the Dorset Golf Club in 1898, designed by Tom Dunn, later modified by Harry Colt, Broadstone sits on a superb tract of heathland. The elevated back nine offers panoramic views of the Purbeck Hills and Poole Harbour. Measuring 6,... more
Ferndown Golf Club
119 Golf Links Road, Ferndown 87.8 miles away
Ferndown is an attractive, classic heathland course that winds its way through the pines and rhododendrons on a soft turf that provides easy walking. Harold Hilton, British Open Champion in 1892 and 1897, drew up plans in 1912 for a course that... more
Parkstone Golf Club
49a Links Road, Poole 89.3 miles away
Parkstone, measuring 6,263 yards, par 72 demands keeping the ball straight or the penalty is thick heather rough that twists the club. Scots pines are a feature of a lovely course that offers glimpses of Poole Harbour. It has some excellent holes but... more
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
6 Studland, Swanage 91.6 miles away
One of the most scenic courses in the South West, set in the Purbeck Hills high above Poole Harbour, Old Harry Rock and Sandbanks, the views over the water are stunning and distracting. The panorama from the downhill par four fifth green is the... more
Merlin Golf & Country Club
St Eval Road, Mawgan Porth 94.8 miles away
The Merlin Golf & Country Club is situated on the North Cornish Coast with wonderful views towards the sea. This hilltop, heathland course is designed to suit all standards of golfer, with no long carries for the higher handicapper whilst maintaining... more
Frilford Heath Golf Club
Abingdon 95.9 miles away
One of the few clubs to boast 54 holes of a high standard, Frilford Heath has two courses of classic heathland and a third course which a links feel. The front nine of the main course are particularly challenging with the best sequence the fifth to... more
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club
Wigginton, Banbury 98.8 miles away
Tadmarton may be considered short at under 6,000 yards but while the first nine holes are fairly open, the second nine are not with narrow fairways and plenty of gorse. That's not to say you can spray it around on the front, accurate second shots are... more
Stoneham Golf Club
Monks Wood Close, Bassett, Southampton 101.6 miles away
Designed by Willie Park Junior over 6392-yards, par 72, and opened in 1908 on an historic deer park, the hilly heathland and parkland terrain enabled the creation of a contrasting variety of holes. A number of long par fours add to the difficulty but... more
Druids Heath Golf Club
Stonnall Road, Aldridge, Walsall 104.9 miles away
Druids Heath, measuring 6,661 yards, offers a challenging test of golf all year round. It was only opened in 1974 in a location that affords impressive views of the Staffordshire countryside. It is an exceptionally demanding course, both physically... more
Beau Desert Golf Club
Rugeley Road, Hazel Slade, Cannock 109.0 miles away
Beau Desert - 'Beautiful Wilderness' - bordering Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, is a classic Midlands course created by land owner the Marquess of Anglesey and completed by architect Herbert Fowler in 1911. It has developed into a magnificent... more
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
The Fairway, Lake, Sandown 118.9 miles away
Shanklin is built on well draining heathland and is reckoned to be playable all year round. The course measures just over 6,000 yards, which is not long, but there are some strong slopes and gradients and with with tree-lined fairways and plenty of... more
North Hants Golf Club
Minley Road, Fleet 118.9 miles away
North Hants is a classic Hampshire-Surrey border course tucked among pine and silver birch trees, rhododendrons, heather, broom and gorse. Used as a regional qualifier for The Open, and home of the Hampshire Hog and the Hampshire Rose. Justin Rose... more
East Berkshire Golf Club
Ravenswood Avenue, Crowthorne 119.0 miles away
East Berkshire was created on a 100-acre desolate heathland site by Peter Paxton from Musselburgh in 1903 and is a typical Berkshire-Surrey-Hampshire course featuring tree-lined fairways, gorse, heather, excellent greens and easy walking. Doglegs,... more
Liphook Golf Club
Wheatsheaf Enclosure, Liphook 123.0 miles away
Liphook can sometimes appear to resemble an inland links in the height of summer when the ground starts to firm up and plays shorter, but in reality it is a heathland gem. Set out over 6,167-yards, par 70, the start is difficult with a 200-yard par... more
The Hindhead Golf Club
Churt Road, Hindhead 123.8 miles away
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was one of the founders of the 6,373-yard par 70 course set in a breathtaking location in 1904. The superior front nine snakes through valleys over a large hollow of dry sandy heath overlooked by... more
Hankley Common Golf Club
Tilford, Farnham 123.8 miles away
Situated in seclusion on Surrey’s North Downs, a superb combination of links-like inland golf over heather-strewn land with a wide-open windswept appearance. Started as a nine-hole course in 1897, completed by James Braid 25 years later. Plays 6,702... more
The Berkshire Golf Club (Blue)
Swinley Road, Ascot 123.8 miles away
Be aware of the tough start to the 6,260-yard par 71 Blue – a monster 217-yard par three to a distant green that lies beyond a heather-covered valley. Other memorable holes include the 199-yard tenth and the imposing 452-yard 16th – one of a testing... more
The Berkshire Golf Club (Red)
Swinley Road, Ascot 123.8 miles away
Some favour the 6,139-yard par 72 Red course that has six par threes, six fours and six fives, but the entire 36-hole complex at The Berkshire is a joy offering great variety where accuracy is rewarded. Set deep in the Bracknell Forest the courses... more
Swinley Forest Golf Club
Coronation Road, Ascot 124.8 miles away
A sweeping drive from an elevated first tee to the left of the clubhouse is the start of one of golf’s most memorable rounds through an exceptional Surrey heathland course. Tranquil, exclusive with few members and fewer golfers so the course remains... more
Delamere Forest Golf Club
Station Road, Northwich 125.2 miles away
Delamere Forest is a natural heathland course, despite the word Forest, but trees do form part of its defence on several holes and there are a number of blind drives some involving a long carry. Both the ninth and the 18th dog leg around a central... more
Northamptonshire County Golf Club
Golf Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton 125.3 miles away
A traditional and inland course with a mix of heathland and parkland, Northamptonshire now has has 21 holes. The original 18 holes were designed by Harry Colt and later James Braid altered the pattern and arrangement of many bunkers and the 18th... more
Sunningdale Golf Club (New)
Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Ascot 126.9 miles away
Sunningdale New course was created by Harry Colt in 1923 to cater for the increasing needs of members and is friendlier than the established original layout. It is more open, encourages driving and the trees do not encroach the fairways as much. ... more
Sunningdale Golf Club (Old)
Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Ascot 126.9 miles away
Sunningdale's two Harry Colt-designed courses in the Surrey-Berkshire heathland belt where quality courses abound are among the best and most exclusive. The Old course has held many championships and has become a world-class venue. The immaculate,... more
West Hill Golf Club
Woking 127.7 miles away
West Hill is one of the many superb courses in the Surrey-Hampshire-Berkshire golf belt featuring an abundance of heather and mature trees. The scenic course was founded in 1909 by Mrs Marguerite Lubbock for her new husband Geoffrey. At 6,350 yards... more
Worplesdon Golf Club
Heath House Road, Woking 128.4 miles away
Worplesdon is another quality Surrey heather-gorse-and fir tree course that makes the area such a golfing paradise. It has changed little since F J Abercromby produced the plans in 1907. The par threes are a feature – the 139-yard tenth demanding a... more
Wentworth Club (East)
Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water 128.7 miles away
Designed by Harry Colt in 1924, two years before the more famous West, it is an easier, more user-friendly course with exactly the same attractive characteristics, bellowed by members and visitors alike. The first unofficial Ryder Cup-like match took... more
Wentworth Club (West)
Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water 128.7 miles away
Wentworth’s West course is probably the most famous in Britain as it hosts the televised PGA Championship and World Matchplay each year. Constructed by Harry Colt in 1926, local resident Ernie Els toughened it in 2006 by introducing new bunkers and... more
Woking Golf Club
Pond Road, Hook Heath, Woking 129.1 miles away
Described as an inland links but in reality a typically testing heathland course designed by Tom Simpson and founded in 1893, Woking is short, spanning just 5,957 yards off the yellows, par 70, but is visually attractive. Utmost accuracy from the... more
Longcliffe Golf Club
Snells Nook Lane, Nanpantan, Loughborough 131.8 miles away
Longcliffe is set on the lower slopes of Charnwood Forest and is covered in silver birch, oak, pine, beech, gorse and broom. An indication of it quality is that it has twice hosted the Curtis Cup team in preparation for their clash with the USA and... more
New Zealand Golf Club
Woodham Lane, Addlestone 131.9 miles away
Constructed on New Zealand Farm, as the first owner was an early emigrant, founded in 1895 and located within the famous Surrey heath belt, the under-used perfectly maintained and delightful uncrowded haven in the heather and birch trees spans 6,070... more
St George's Hill Golf Club
Golf Club Road, St George's Hill, Weybridge 134.9 miles away
Harry S Colt was called to construct St George’s Hill in 1912 and it has developed onto one of the cherished courses in a rich golfing area in Surrey. Each hole in the three loops of nine is memorable and the Red, Blue and Green nines offer a... more
West Sussex Golf Club
Golf Club Lane, Wiggonholt, Pulborough 138.9 miles away
Situated on the edge of the South Downs, the heathland West Sussex course was only created in 1930 but has become established as one of the leading venues in the South and maintains traditional standards. Although only spanning 6,200 yards, par 68,... more
Walton Heath Golf Club
Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth 144.2 miles away
Walton Heath, whose captain was once Edward VIII, boast two courses, the Old and New, and has a links feel although set in the heart of Surrey. Heather borders the fairway and some carries over heather beds require length and accuracy.
The new and... more
Notts Golf Club
Derby Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham 148.8 miles away
One of the finest examples of heathland golf, Hollinwell is frequently used for major amateur competitions and has hosted the John Player Classic and the Haig, won by Nick Faldo. The pick of what is a long course, which is over 7,000 yards, has to... more
Luffenham Heath Golf Club
Stamford Road, Ketton, Stamford 150.0 miles away
Luffenham opens gently. Don't be fooled, the 412 yard second is one of the best holes on the course with menacing fairway bunkers and a severely sloping green while the 320 yard eighth is a risk-reward tee shot although playing short of the fairway... more
Oakmere Park Golf Club
Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell, Nottingham 152.3 miles away
Two of the best free draining heathland courses in the county.
Known as the all weather courses. Hosted the Notts Professional and Amateur alliance tournament for the last 16 years. Both courses are open to visitors and golf societies. Modern and... more
Sherwood Forest Golf Club
Eakring Road, Mansfield 154.2 miles away
Sherwood Forest's reputation as one of the finest heathland courses in Britain is well deserved - it has staged many top amateur events including the 2006 England Boys Championships as well as being a regional qualifying course for the Open.... more
The Manchester Golf Club
Hopwood Cottage, Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester 154.6 miles away
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 and there are innumerable gullies. There are three holes of 500 yards and... more
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Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club
Off Chapel Lane, Forest Row 158.3 miles away
Royal Ashdown Forest opened in 1889 as the Ashdown Forest & Tunbridge Wells Golf Club and “Tunbridge Wells” was dropped when Queen Victoria bestowed royal patronage in 1893. Originally less than 5,000 yards it was gradually lengthened to its present... more
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Piltdown Golf Club
Piltdown, Uckfield 160.7 miles away
Piltdown Gold Club in East Sussex is close to Uckfield and was founded in 1904. The terrain is fairly level but the narrow fairways; small greens and an abundance of heather and gorse make for challenging golf. The Clubhouse was extensively enhanced... more
Worksop Golf Club
Windmill Lane, Worksop 162.7 miles away
Worksop is a classic English woodland course which has produced a number of top players, Lee Westwood among them. There are a number of superb holes on this testing layout, notably the dramatic dogleg ninth and 10th, two very long par fives. The... more
Lindrick Golf Club
Lindrick Common, Worksop 163.1 miles away
Lindrick is considered one of Britain's finest inland courses - but it is unusual in that it finishes with par three, albeit a great one. Lindrick is always remembered because it was there that Great Britain and Ireland beat the USA to win the 1957... more
Crowborough Beacon Golf Club
Beacon Road, Crowborough 163.3 miles away
Crowborough Beacon, judged the 70th best in the Country, is a challenging heathland course close to the highest point in Sussex at nearly 800 feet above sea level. with spectacular views to the South Downs. The 18 holes and Clubhouse terrace boast... more
Halifax Golf Club
Union Lane, Ogden, Halifax 172.0 miles away
Halifax Golf Club boasts one of the finest moorland courses in the UK and visitors are welcome to play on weekdays and weekends. The 18-hole course at Ogden is as natural as the finest seaside links you could name. Every tee, fairway and green is as... more
The National Golf Centre
The Broadway, Woodhall Spa 184.4 miles away
The Hotchkin course dating from the early 1900s is a heathland masterpiece but a severe test. The lasting memory is of the cavernous bunkers that are serious card wreckers that first appear on the gentler opening first hole and are especially... more
Alwoodley Golf Club
Wigton Lane, Alwoodley, Leeds 185.1 miles away
Alwoodley Golf Club is one of several famous clubs based on the northern stretch of Leeds. It was founded in 1907 and was the first course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie whose other masterpieces included Augusta National and Cypress Point in... more
Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort
Ermine Street, Broughton, Brigg 192.3 miles away
Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort is one of the most interesting and challenging courses in the UK. The course twists and turns through pines and into open heathland with three loops of nine holes. Come and experience for yourselves why Forest Pines... more
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