25 Great Value English Golf Courses to Play in 2021

Golfers throughout England are set to make 2021 a season to remember, with many looking to spread their wings and experience new courses for the first time. There is much to be said for visiting a genuine bucket list venue - that is always a treat - but it's typically an expensive one, so it makes sense to offer some more affordable alternatives for your consideration.

However, we're not recommending them, the Golfshake Community are, courtesy of their reviews submitted on the website, rating destinations across a range of criteria, including Value For Money.

We have studied reviews submitted since the glorious summer of 2018, bringing together 25 venues that can boast extremely high ratings for their value.

There's a variety of prices included, but generally speaking, if you play one of these this year, you'll walk away feeling like it was money well spent.

So, what are you waiting for!

Werneth Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

Value For Money Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "It's a fantastic course, with plenty of challenging holes that will have you using most, if not all of your clubs."

Normanby Hall Golf Club

Location: Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.07

Value For Money Rating: 4.92

Review Comment: "It's a bargain. Lovely greens, really friendly and helpful staff and some proper holes on it. I have played it three times since then and still have three holes I can't seem to conquer. Would certainly return when golf is back to normal and enjoy it again."

Hartlepool Golf Club

Location: County Durham

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Value For Money Rating: 4.90

Review Comment: "Best course in the UK for the price, the challenge of the soaring winds coming from the North Sea add to the excellent scenery."

Reddish Vale Golf Club

Location: Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.48

Value For Money Rating: 4.89

Review Comment: "It’s incredible how the course threads through and integrates with the landscape. The good doctor was truly a genius of course design. I would join tomorrow if I was a little more local."

Fairfield Golf and Sailing Club

Location: Greater Manchester

Golfshake Rating: 4.11

Value For Money Rating: 4.88

Review Comment: "The course is in great condition and has matured well. The new clubhouse and food in there were spot on. Thoroughly recommended."

Cleeve Hill Golf Club

Location: Gloucester

Golfshake Rating: 4.33

Value For Money Rating: 4.87

Review Comment: "I've played some great courses, but this was the one that I genuinely walked away with a smile on my face."

Ledene Golf Centre

Location: West Midlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.67

Value For Money Rating: 4.86

Review Comment: "Great par 3 course with superb greens. Tricky, undulating fairways with water hazards and elevated greens."

Lowes Park Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.55

Value For Money Rating: 4.86

Review Comment: "A little hidden gem. I have driven past this course for many years and always said to myself 'we must go play there sometime.' Well, we did and we weren't disappointed at all."

Ladbrook Park Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "First time at Ladbrook Park Golf Club, and you cannot fail to be impressed by the condition of such a fabulous course. Highly recommended."

Brookdale Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.45

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Quite a short course but full of excellent holes. First time playing here and loved the course and amazing views. You have to think your way around and hit the ball straight. Will definitely return."

Houghton le Spring Golf Club

Location: Tyne and Wear

Golfshake Rating: 4.34

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Early April and the course is in great condition. Fairways are generous and course is playable. Makes use of elevation changes well and enjoys some stunning views. Good value."

Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club

Location: Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.08

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "I am a member here and count myself very fortunate to live in close proximity to such a great course. During lockdown our greenkeepers continued to work and the course is in tip top condition."

The Shropshire

Location: Shropshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.81

Value For Money Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "Nice variety of holes with water hazards and doglegs. Fairly long but not too hilly. Great to have three different loops of nine. Would definitely return for another round."

Seascale Golf Club

Location: Cumbria

Golfshake Rating: 4.74

Value For Money Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "Excellent course for the money paid. Very friendly staff, found the course guide really useful. Tees, bunkers and greens all in excellent condition."

Keighley Golf Club

Location: West Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Value For Money Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "A lovely, quirky course with fantastic scenic holes. The 13th hole is fantastic. Well worth the visit."

Roseberry Grange Golf Club

Location: County Durham

Golfshake Rating: 4.38

Value For Money Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "A very welcoming club, course very well kept, very friendly staff, well worth a visit if you haven't played here before."

Droitwich Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.20

Value For Money Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "The greens were running very quickly, the tees, fairways and paths were presented in pristine condition. The beer in the clubhouse wasn’t too shabby either!"

Enville Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.90

Value For Money Rating: 4.79

Review Comment: "I now see what the hype is all about! Two fantastic courses in one club, how greedy of them! We paid the winter day rate and just about managed to squeeze both in before the light faded too much."

Leek Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Value For Money Rating: 4.78

Review Comment: "Great track and amazing winter condition. We will certainly return in in summer to see the course at its best. Food and drink good value after the round and very friendly staff."

Tetney Golf Club

Location: Linconlshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.29

Value For Money Rating: 4.78

Review Comment: "Best course around for miles! Very friendly members always welcome visitors! Golf pro is very keen to give help and welcoming. The course is well manicured and offers a great challenge from beginners to the more experienced, also has great views of the Lincolnshire countryside."

Dorking Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Golfshake Rating: 4.09

Value For Money Rating: 4.78

Review Comment: "The only club that we have ever been welcomed in the car park by the club captain. Made you feel at ease straight away. Great little clubhouse."

Goswick Links (Berwick) Golf Club

Location: Northumberland

Golfshake Rating: 4.77

Value For Money Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Amazing value for money. Course was in immaculate condition across all tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens. Wind was brutal. Rough is punishing (keep it on the fairway or semi otherwise forget about it). Highly recommend a visit to anyone in the area."

Heysham Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.59

Value For Money Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Heysham is one of the top golf courses in the Lancaster and Morecambe area, if not the best."

Aldersey Green Golf Club

Location: Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.27

Value For Money Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Great course, hidden away off the beaten track, would highly recommend, some very tight fairways so loads of accurate shots required to get a decent score."

Chiddingfold Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

Value For Money Rating: 4.74

Review Comment: "This brilliant little course is a part of the late, great Peter Alliss' legacy. It stands as an excellent test of golf, and is steadily improving all the time. The greens are ALWAYS superb."

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