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What are the top public golf courses and hidden gems in England?
It depends who you ask. In the case of GolfPass' annual Golfers Choice ranking lists, you are the expert, along with thousands of your fellow golfers.
We compile our annual Golfers' Choice lists by analyzing the ratings and reviews submitted by members of our community - golfers like you - throughout the previous year. We use GolfPass' Ratings Index logic that weights newer reviews and combine it with a course's subcategory averages. Courses must offer public access and have received at least two reviews in 2023 to be eligible for this year's list. If you want to play any of these courses, hover your browser over the course photo and if tee times are available, you can click to book directly.
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English golf courses reviewed in 2023: 785
Reviews of English golf courses in 2023: 10,328
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Wortley Golf Club
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Private/ResortGreen fee: £25
What they're saying: "I played Wortley on 23/10/23 and have played it a few times in the past. We played in a four ball two days after a major storm has hit the area so I was half expecting fairway mats and plenty of temporary greens but the course was in fantastic condition with only one temp, and the Greens were in superb condition, and rolled true and were perfectly paced." - LordBrown77 -
Calcot Park Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £40-£60
What they're saying: "Lovely golf course in a great setting. Undulating and sloping fairways and devilish greens. Well worth a visit." - t559324753 -
The Leicestershire Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £25-£50
What they're saying: "Course in really nice condition. Played late on a Sunday with not many people around. Greens slope from back to front and are quick if you’re above the hole. Rest of the course in good condition and it’s tough but fair." - t1343133483 -
The London Golf Club - International Course
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Resort/PrivateGreen fee: £90-£100
What they're saying: "Staff in the clubhouse were friendly and helped kick off the day in a positive manner. Course was in immaculate condition with a mixture of challenging and inviting holes. It's a long walk but the great views make it an enjoyable one. A course to play for that special treat." - t527226489 -
Bellingham Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £27-£37
What they're saying: "First time playing here and was impressed really nice layout. I’d suggest getting a buggy as there’s quite a few hills and it was roasting. (A) nice friendly staff. It has a small driving range with 4 bays. Overall (it's) a really nice course." - Redtom72 -
Heacham Manor Hotel
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ResortGreen fee: £20-£35
What they're saying: "Played here a few times, winter conditions are great. Closest to a links course in the area, sand under fairways so drains really well. Busy but was let through when there was opportunity to do so and the groups in front were a good crack." - georgesymons1 -
Leyland Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £35-£40
What they're saying: "What an absolute gem of a golf course definitely be coming back and playing it again." - AntBryan -
Bedlingtonshire Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £12-£30
What they're saying: "Really is an outstanding course with a great layout and was playing very well despite some atrocious weather recently. Pace of play was good and was in good condition." - IanLloyd0 -
Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club - Woosnam Course
Green fee: £30-£45
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Matlock Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £25-£50
What they're saying: "Really nice course layout, I was pleasantly surprised. The food in the clubhouse was excellent and staff very friendly. Definitely coming back to this course in the near future." - t1029414605 -
Dewsbury District Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £20-£22
What they're saying: "Great course in fantastic condition. Challenging walk but great holes and great greens condition." - fawkesylad -
Huddersfield Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £40-£55
What they're saying: "Considering the time of year and some of the bad weather we’ve had recently this course held up better than anywhere I’ve seen. Tee boxes, bunkers, fairways and greens all in great condition so credit to the maintenance." - u314163508288 -
West Herts Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £75
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Bungay & Waveney Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £22-£44
What they're saying: "Despite the huge deluge of rain, the greens were sublime. Best I’ve played on in a very long time." - t1454767665 -
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £40
What they're saying: "Great course with speedy play could not fault anytime at all. Will be back." - u314163278601 -
Hever Castle Golf Club - Championship Course
Green fee: £23-£40
What they're saying: "Not for the faint hearted but a great course when it’s dry" - Alangibson63 -
Studley Wood Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £29-£40
What they're saying: "Great course, great facilities, superb value for money." - Reno4Ttimes -
Tavistock Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £27-£50
What they're saying: "Wide open fairways with good bounce. Greens in excellent condition." - u314164008398 -
Stand Golf Club
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PrivateGreen fee: £24-£35
What they're saying: "Booked a round here as my home course is winter greens, mats and closed holes. As promised the course is in really good condition despite so much rain lately. All the holes are interesting to play and it is a good test of golf." - t2108278748 -
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club - Purbeck Course
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Semi-PrivateGreen fee: £35-£40
What they're saying: "The course is tough, very hilly but great conditions and really amazing views." - Mike6696269
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