The Golf Courses You Should Play in The Midlands

By: Golfshake Editor | Mon 15 Aug 2022

The Heart of England, The Midlands covers the central portion of the nation and is home to a rich variety of acclaimed golf courses, including several of the finest resort venues in the entire United Kingdom.

Ryder Cups and many European Tour events have regularly been a feature in this part of the world, but we wanted to bring you a diverse collection of destinations that represent the depth you will find in this region.

Studying the Golfshake Course Section, each of the following places can boast a minimum of six positive reviews that have been submitted since 2019 during the months of June, July and August.

Consequently, some brilliant spots have missed out, such as Notts (Hollinwell) Golf Club, but golfers in The Midlands and beyond should discover plenty to enjoy here!

Little Aston Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.91

Review Comment: "Heard a lot about this course and it didn't disappoint as it's a great challenge of golf in a splendid traditional location."

The Belfry

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.85

Review Comment: "The Brabazon is worth every penny - I would strongly recommend it as a course to play at least once."

Enville Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.84

Review Comment: "Greens amazing, best I’ve played this year, beautiful holes and manicured to perfection."

Woodhall Spa Golf Club

Location: Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.82

Review Comment: "Great course to play. It was a very challenging experience on an extremely hot day but well worth it."

Sapey Golf & Country Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.69

Review Comment: "The course is undoubtedly the best around Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Great service within the hospitality sector to suit."

Hawkstone Park Golf Club

Location: Shropshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

Review Comment: "When we played here the greens were fast. This is a perfect venue for a golf break or society day."

Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "CBGC is a hidden gem of a 9 hole course. Friendly members, well maintained course and great pro shop and clubhouse. Worth a visit."

Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Location: Northamptonshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "I played the course just after Open Qualifying and was told the course has never been in better condition. They weren't wrong, it was quite honestly faultless - reminded me of Hollinwell in places and all the best courses in Surrey. In that condition, this course walks into the top 50 in England."

Ladbrook Park Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "Some great holes and you really had to think about your shots with a stream meandering through the course and narrow fairways. Would love to play again, and hopefully get a better score."

The Herefordshire Golf Club

Location: Herefordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "Now under new ownership and transformed. Stunning clubhouse update. Course in great condition. One of the loveliest courses in beautiful scenery. Great day out now again."

Olton Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.58

Review Comment: "Beautiful course, immaculate greens and lovely staff."

Retford Golf Club

Location: Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.58

Review Comment: "Very nice woodland course. Greens were in fantastic condition and very fast."

Grimsby Golf Club

Location: Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.57

Review Comment: "Super course that is currently in excellent condition. Great variety of holes, good greens, friendly club."

Glen Gorse Golf Club

Location: Leicestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.56

Review Comment: "First time playing the course and made to feel very welcome. Will definitely be back."

Kedleston Park Golf Club

Location: Derbyshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.56

Review Comment: "All in all this was a thoroughly enjoyable course to play and well worth a visit for all levels of golfers. The hospitality was great and attending as part of a charity golf day I can also say the food was first class. Top course, must play."

Oundle Golf Club

Location: Northamptonshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

Review Comment: "Lovely course in great condition considering the weather. Lovely clubhouse staff, food, and facilities. Very cheap for round and buggy hire. Always enjoy my day here."

Blackwell Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Review Comment: "This is a premier course up with the best in the country. It was a great pleasure to play in the Open, even if we did come 40/41! The course was in superb condition and the greens something else again. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and many congratulations to the members, staff and especially the greenkeepers. Highly recommended."

The Warwickshire Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

Review Comment: "Two fantastic courses that are well worth a visit. Not cheap, but still worth it."

Evesham Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Review Comment: "This is the first time I've played this course and was very impressed by the well maintained fairways and greens."

Droitwich Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.52

Review Comment: "Played here for the first time in three years and the course was even better than the last time. Greens were running so well and a great pace too."

Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort

Location: Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.50

Review Comment: "Excellent condition especially playing at this time of year. A real challenge with greens receptive and hard to read. Would definitely play again."

Maxstoke Park Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.50

Review Comment: "Course was fantastic and in great condition. Very friendly welcome. One of the best value courses I have ever played."

Kington Golf Club

Location: Herefordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.46

Review Comment: "Possibly the best value for money course I have played on."

Birstall Golf Club

Location: Leicestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.45

Review Comment: "Lovely mature course, got to think of your shots a lot, beautiful scenery, nature at its best."

Forest of Arden Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.45

Review Comment: "An unbelievable course with superbly maintained fairways and greens."

Luffenham Heath Golf Club

Location: Rutland

Golfshake Rating: 4.45

Review Comment: "Traditional parkland, superb condition, challenging, friendly staff. Easily accessible and affordable."

Moseley Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.44

Review Comment: "Course is in fantastic condition for the time of year. The greens were fast (really fast), and presented a good challenge. A number of the holes are really nice golf holes."

Ramsdale Park Golf Centre

Location: Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.43

Review Comment: "If you have not been, get yourself there and play it in the summer in all its glory, you will not be disappointed."

Aston Wood Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.40

Review Comment: "Really well presented course, clubhouse and driving range. Not the longest, but with fast greens and unforgiving rough, if your game isn't on-point you will be punished. Overall a stern test of golf, and thoroughly enjoyable."