Most Improved Golf Courses in 2019
By: Golfshake Editor | Mon 28 Oct 2019
Within the Golfshake Course Section, there are over a quarter of a million independent reviews submitted by regular golfers, thousands of which have been added this year. Venues are rated across a range of categories, reflecting the expectations of everyday golfers, providing us with a vast library of information, valuable during an era where online reviews are becoming increasingly relevant and important in the golf industry.
Breaking things down, we have compared ratings submitted in 2018 to those entered this year to see which venues across the country have seen a noticeable, positive improvement. These have all had at least 40 reviews during the past two seasons, with reviews being significantly more glowing in 2019 than in the year before.
Whether that reflects enhanced facilities, course conditions, deals, or simply more generous reviewers is unclear, but what is certain is that the below venues have had a successful year with reviews and should be considered a must visit in your area.
Huyton & Prescot Golf Club
Location: Merseyside
Average 2018 Rating: 2.40
Average 2019 Rating: 4.22
Improvement: 1.82
Finchley Golf Club
Location: Greater London
Average 2018 Rating: 3.30
Average 2019 Rating: 5.00
Improvement: 1.70
Hainault Golf Club
Location: Essex
Average 2018 Rating: 2.13
Average 2019 Rating: 3.82
Improvement: 1.68
Rouken Glen Golf Club
Location: Central Scotland
Average 2018 Rating: 2.80
Average 2019 Rating: 4.22
Improvement: 1.42
Centurion Park (Wallsend) Golf Club
Location: Tyne & Wear
Average 2018 Rating: 3.00
Average 2019 Rating: 4.40
Improvement: 1.40
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
Location: Bedfordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.00
Average 2019 Rating: 4.38
Improvement: 1.38
Rodway Hill Golf Club
Location: Gloucester
Average 2018 Rating: 3.25
Average 2019 Rating: 4.60
Improvement: 1.35
Ayr Seafield Golf Club
Location: Ayrshire
Average 2018 Rating: 2.89
Average 2019 Rating: 4.20
Improvement: 1.31
Oak Park Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 3.17
Average 2019 Rating: 4.44
Improvement: 1.28
Kings Norton Golf Club
Location: Worcestershire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.40
Average 2019 Rating: 4.67
Improvement: 1.27
Lingfield Park Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 2.67
Average 2019 Rating: 3.89
Improvement: 1.22
Belfairs Golf Club
Location: Essex
Average 2018 Rating: 1.80
Average 2019 Rating: 3.00
Improvement: 1.20
Slaley Hall Golf Club
Location: Northumberland
Average 2018 Rating: 3.54
Average 2019 Rating: 4.73
Improvement: 1.19
Sapey Golf and Country Club
Location: Worcestershire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.33
Average 2019 Rating: 4.50
Improvement: 1.17
Merrist Wood Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 2.90
Average 2019 Rating: 4.06
Improvement: 1.16
Pitreavie Golf Club
Location: Fife
Average 2018 Rating: 3.38
Average 2019 Rating: 4.50
Improvement: 1.13
Rossendale Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.40
Average 2019 Rating: 4.43
Improvement: 1.03
The Duke's St Andrews
Location: Fife
Average 2018 Rating: 3.78
Average 2019 Rating: 4.80
Improvement: 1.02
Branston Golf Club
Location: Staffordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.75
Average 2019 Rating: 4.75
Improvement: 1.00
Haigh Hall Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.00
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 1.00
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club
Location: Lothians
Average 2018 Rating: 3.88
Average 2019 Rating: 4.88
Improvement: 1.00
Woodhall Spa Golf Club
Location: Lincolnshire
Average 2018 Rating: 4.00
Average 2019 Rating: 5.00
Improvement: 1.00
West Hill Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 3.86
Average 2019 Rating: 4.86
Improvement: 1.00
Little Lakes Golf Club
Location: Worcestershire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.33
Average 2019 Rating: 4.29
Improvement: 0.95
East Horton Golf Centre
Location: Hampshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.11
Average 2019 Rating: 4.05
Improvement: 0.95
Stockley Park Golf Club
Location: Greater London
Average 2018 Rating: 2.06
Average 2019 Rating: 3.00
Improvement: 0.94
Vale Resort
Location: Mid Glamorgan
Average 2018 Rating: 3.73
Average 2019 Rating: 4.67
Improvement: 0.93
Pleasington Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.75
Average 2019 Rating: 4.67
Improvement: 0.92
Gatton Manor Hotel Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 3.10
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.90
Brandon Wood Golf Course and Club
Location: Warwickshire
Average 2018 Rating: 2.67
Average 2019 Rating: 3.53
Improvement: 0.86
Didsbury Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.14
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.86
Howley Hall Golf Club
Location: West Yorkshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.75
Average 2019 Rating: 4.60
Improvement: 0.85
Penn Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Average 2018 Rating: 2.91
Average 2019 Rating: 3.75
Improvement: 0.84
Hawkstone Park Golf Club
Location: Shropshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.55
Average 2019 Rating: 4.35
Improvement: 0.81
Cannock Park Golf Club
Location: Staffordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.20
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.80
Hadden Hill Golf Club
Location: Oxfordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.20
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.80
Feldon Valley Golf Club
Location: Oxfordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.38
Average 2019 Rating: 4.14
Improvement: 0.77
Royal Automobile Club (RAC)
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 3.83
Average 2019 Rating: 4.60
Improvement: 0.77
Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)
Location: Essex
Average 2018 Rating: 3.24
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.76
Arrowe Park Golf Club
Location: Merseyside
Average 2018 Rating: 3.25
Average 2019 Rating: 4.00
Improvement: 0.75
Addington Court Golf Club
Location: Surrey
Average 2018 Rating: 3.00
Average 2019 Rating: 3.74
Improvement: 0.74
Pavenham Park Golf Club
Location: Bedfordshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.88
Average 2019 Rating: 4.60
Improvement: 0.73
Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club
Location: Essex
Average 2018 Rating: 2.53
Average 2019 Rating: 3.25
Improvement: 0.72
Rother Valley Golf Centre
Location: South Yorkshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.47
Average 2019 Rating: 4.18
Improvement: 0.71
New Forest Golf Club
Location: Hampshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.13
Average 2019 Rating: 3.83
Improvement: 0.71
Hallmark Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf Club
Location: Warwickshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.52
Average 2019 Rating: 4.23
Improvement: 0.70
Hassocks Golf Club
Location: West Sussex
Average 2018 Rating: 3.05
Average 2019 Rating: 3.75
Improvement: 0.70
Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Location: Shropshire
Average 2018 Rating: 4.00
Average 2019 Rating: 4.70
Improvement: 0.70
Cavendish Golf Club
Location: Derbyshire
Average 2018 Rating: 4.31
Average 2019 Rating: 5.00
Improvement: 0.69
Chilworth Golf Club
Location: Hampshire
Average 2018 Rating: 3.11
Average 2019 Rating: 3.80
Improvement: 0.69
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