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What are some of the best public golf courses and top hidden gems in the Great Britain and Ireland?
To find our selections, 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 2024 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. Want to get involved with determining the top public golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland or any other future Golfers' Choice lists? Click here to review a golf course.
GB&I golf courses reviewed in 2024: 1,317
Reviews of GB&I golf courses in 2024: 15,369
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Seaton Carew Golf Club
Green fee: $71-$155
What they're saying: "Fantastic course in excellent condition after a weekend of bad weather. Always a pleasure to play Seaton." -
Trump Turnberry Resort - Ailsa Course
Green fee: $472-$1,294
What they're saying: "A must play course (that) was in excellent condition for (the) time of year. We got it on a sunny day. (There is) stunning scenery on all holes. The back 9 was harder than the front 9. (I) can't wait to play it again." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Warrenpoint
Green fee: $39-$52
What they're saying: "Course was in great order throughout and tee boxes top notch." - dicklennon -
Feldon Valley Golf
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Green fee: $65-$78
What they're saying: "We booked for the location but found a course that we would be very happy to return to. Starting with a very warm welcome and finishing with lunch overlooking the 18th. Between times, the course was not very long but that made it playable for mid-handicappers, with wide fairways, true running greens, and well prepared bunkers." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Kingsbarns
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Green fee: $489-$580
What they're saying: "Kingsbarns is a first-class facility and golf course. Staff, starters, bag handlers are all helpful and professional. Be prepared for an awesome goodie bag on first tee. Conditions were perfect. Greens slowish but very puttable. Highly recommended." - Richie4326581 -
Glenbervie Golf Club
Green fee: $71-$155
What they're saying: "Excellent (in) both condition and layout. Greens (are) true and soft. (The) 3rd, 9th, 12th and 18th (are) standout holes. The wind was an added challenge. (I) don’t think I’ve experienced it much wilder. My trolley (was) blown over 3 times. You will enjoy this course and a John Panton mocktail in the clubhouse." - Braehead80 -
Duddingston Golf Club
Green fee: $58-$123
What they're saying: "Staff and course were excellent. Only waited on one hole to tee off. The married couple that runs the bar and kitchen were super friendly and the gentleman tending the pro shop was very helpful." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Killarney Golf and Fishing Club - Killeen Course
Killarney, County KerryPublicGreen fee: $108-$217
What they're saying: "Played a day after heavy rain. Greens were real slow (relative to what I normally play at home in the U.S.) I walked in under 4 hours while waiting on many shots . Nice layout with beautiful scenery. Staff very hospitable. Great selection of clothing and items in (the) pro shop." - PJDink -
Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club
Green fee: $63-$84
What they're saying: "What an excellent day and experience from a senior-ish new-to-golf player. (I was) made (to feel) very welcome from the start from the club professional and members. Course was in great condition with super slick greens, very tidy tee boxes and dapper, rolling fairways. The outward (nine) in particular was a delight through the Caledonian pinewoods with lots of wildlife including crossbills, red squirrels and lots of bird song ... a great morning!" - DonaldChris -
The North Berwick Golf Club
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Green fee: $239-$369
What they're saying: "Can't say enough good things about NB. Such an awesome experience from the moment you walk up. We were treated like members for the day (because technically we were) and the caddies were great as well. Such a cool town and definitely recommend staying an extra day to experience that as well." - ScottyGilmore -
Garnant Park Golf Club
Green fee: $26-$32
What they're saying: "(The) course (is) in great condition. (The) greens (are) rolling lovely (and) perfect. Fairways (are) nicely cut and (the) balls (are) bouncing well." - Coleyboy117 -
St. Mellion Golf Club - Nicklaus Course
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St. Mellion, SaltashSemi-Private/ResortGreen fee: $52-$65
What they're saying: "(Your drives) have to be tight to score well on here. (It's a) great track (in a) beautiful location." - AdamHouchin -
The West Kilbride Golf Club
Green fee: $65-$136
What they're saying: "(It's a) great course to play and (at a) reasonable price. The course is in great condition and is enjoyable to play. Played twice without rain and pace of play is perfect. Staff are very helpful. Best kept secret along the western coast. A++" - GolfPass Reviewer -
Market Drayton Golf Club
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Green fee: $45-$78
What they're saying: "(The) course (is in) very good condition." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Scrabo
Green fee: $89-$116
What they're saying: "Lovely course that can punish you when you don’t hit the fairway. Definitely stock up on balls before as it can (be) easy to lose a few! Greens and fairways (are) both in great condition. (I) would play again." - Alexweir4 -
Silloth on Solway Golf Club
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Green fee: $91-$142
What they're saying: "Unbelievable value for (the) money. (It's) ranked 18th in England this year (In another golf publication) and it still feels underrated somehow. Greens were absolutely pure. Tee boxes are all immaculate. (The) layout is insane!! If you haven’t played (it) and love golf, get down here ASAP. The drive time is worth it." - BTA96 -
Llandrindod Wells Golf Club
Green fee: $45-$71
What they're saying: "Fantastic course and scenery. (There are) no tempary tees and greens. For £15 on a hot deal, (It's an) absolute bargain." - Tony837 -
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
Green fee: $65-$97
What they're saying: "Despite the awful weather, the course was in superb condition & we were given a very warm & gracious welcome. The beer & food in the clubhouse are of high quality & great value. Some extremely memorable holes & a very high standard of green keeping make this place a must visit." - GolfPass Reviewer -
Roscrea
Green fee: $27-$38
What they're saying: "This is my local golf course. I’m 33 and am new to golf in the last 12 months. I play this course at least once per week and it’s a lovely course and very well maintained. The fairways and greens are always in great condition once there isn’t a huge shower of rain the night before. It’s in boggy land so it gets very soft in the bad weather but the boggy land makes it a lovely natural course with really nice fairways. Any staff I’ve met here have been really nice. Everyone I’ve played with or behind are nice and always let you play through without issues. I’ve played other courses where people are not as friendly and where the pace of play is really bad. Roscrea is all positive." - landym -
Lurgan
Green fee: $36-$45
What they're saying: "I think this is the best parkland course I've played in a very long time. The course was in excellent condition, with the greens in particular, immaculate. Incredible value at £25 on golf now, and still fantastic value at the full £30. The staff and members were also very welcoming and friendly. Superb golf course." - beachburner5 -
Maxstoke Park Golf Club
Green fee: $32-$52
What they're saying: "Played here for the first time and was blown away by the condition of the course. Greens were smooth, quick and pitch mark free, a really good challenge. Bunkers were well maintained with a good level of sand, although I only landed in two. The course is set in beautiful grounds, with some challenging holes over water, and two par 5’s. I did play it mid-week during the middle of the day, so the pace of play was at my leisure. I could however expect this to be different at weekends, I’m sure it draws a lot of golfer’s attention. If you are in the Midlands and looking for a great course to visit, I would highly recommend it." - DaveD70 -
Ballinrobe
Green fee: $27-$70
What they're saying: "Very nice (not well known) parkland, very well maintened. A variety of holes will challenge all level of golfers. A very helpfull and friendly staff together with a very good pro shop & the clubhouse makes this club a must stop over." - Mace1966 -
Manchester Golf Club
Green fee: $65-$129
What they're saying: "Well worth the money. Just a very good golf course with great views and surprisingly peaceful being close to Manchester. Would 100% recommend." - GrantM66 -
Bunclody Golf & Fishing Club
Green fee: $38-$76
What they're saying: "The course was in great condition for the time of year. The greens were excellent. The chap in the pro shop was very friendly." - LorraineM -
Nefyn Golf Club
Green fee: $39-$115
What they're saying: "Been wanting to play this course for a while. Absolutely loved it. The course was in great condition. The greens were fast and pure. (I) will definitely be going back." - dazzolfc
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