20 English Golf Courses That You Should Play in 2023
By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 24 Mar 2023
It's that most wonderful time of the year - the new golf season is almost here! It's about now that most of us dust off the clubs, stock up on balls and accessories, and most crucially of all, start planning what our spring and summer will look like.
But where are you going to play in 2023? We have studied the Golfshake Course Section and discovered even more English courses that come Highly Recommended by golfers.
Whether you're based in England or just visiting, there should be somewhere for everyone on this list that delivers exceptional value and a fine experience to match.
Let us know which ones most appeal to you!
Upavon Golf Club
Location: Wiltshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.39
Review Comment: "The greens are always in great condition and it is a good test for any golfer. The staff are always very friendly and the course is always in excellent condition."
Cotswold Edge Golf Club
Location: Gloucester
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.33
Review Comment: "Haven't played the course for two years but it is still the same, great course. Variety of holes with different challenges and great views on some of them. Greens fast and true. Fairways still running well, even with the rain. Pace of play very good. Excellent value for money."
High Legh Park Country Club
Location: Cheshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.32
Review Comment: "Great course, currently thinking about becoming a member! Greens are very receptive even in tough conditions."
Breadsall Priory Golf Club
Location: Derbyshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.30
Review Comment: "I love playing golf at this course because it's close to my home and the countryside is really beautiful. The greens and fairways are always in great condition, and there's a good variety of challenges on the course. It's always a pleasure to play here."
Aylesbury Vale Golf Club
Location: Bedfordshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.27
Review Comment: "The course is a little longer than most, but the counter balance to that is that the fairways are very generous on most holes. There's water on a couple of holes, and a fair number of bunkers, but play a semi-decent game and you should score well. I can see this being a popular course for all standards of golfer."
Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club
Location: Gloucester
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.21
Review Comment: "Course in excellent condition, the dry days have allowed it to be cut everywhere, fairways, etc. Greens flat and true with good pace. Variety of holes is good, excellent views. Pace of play was good and price very reasonable."
Uttoxeter Golf Club
Location: Staffordshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.12
Review Comment: ""This was a very nice day out the facilities were very good and the overall standard of the course was top notch.""
Oakmere Golf Club
Location: Nottinghamshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.02
Review Comment: ""Played this course for the second time, many years apart, and thoroughly enjoyed it. (Again). The course is rather challenging and has a varied landscape, giving all levels of player a good workout. Would definitely recommend and play again.""
Willow Valley Golf Club
Location: West Yorkshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 4.00
Review Comment: "Fantastic course. All different kinds of holes. Lots of water, but strategically placed so not always in play. Hard but fair. Really enjoyed it."
Horsham Golf & Fitness
Location: West Sussex
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.99
Review Comment: ""Great course in decent condition considering the drought. Greens very good. Staff very pleasant. Looking forward to returning in the near future.""
Werneth Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.99
Review Comment: "Well worth a visit. Cracking testing course. Great value. Recommend to friends. Nice little clubhouse."
Chesterton Valley Golf Club
Location: Shropshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.87
Review Comment: "As its name says this is set in a valley and is very up and down where a good drive onto a downhill slope can give its rewards, likewise a bad shot is often penalised, especially where trees guarding narrow fairways come into play. Drains well so not normally affected by wet conditions. Quite physical due to its undulations but well worth a visit."
Mitcham Golf Club
Location: Surrey
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.84
Review Comment: "Great course to play after work. Greens are in excellent condition and very accessible through public transport links."
Barkway Park Golf Club
Location: Hertfordshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.83
Review Comment: "Good greens and some interesting holes. Very challenging off the whites. Green fees are very cheap for the quality of the course."
Abbey Hill Golf Club
Location: Buckinghamshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.75
Review Comment: "First time playing this and hope it won't be the last. A really nice looking course, well laid out."
Bowring Golf Club
Location: Merseyside
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.70
Review Comment: "Very good quality course, really cheap, great value for money. Would definitely play again, long holes, some quite tight."
Cheshunt Park Golf Club
Location: Hertfordshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.66
Review Comment: "I hadn't played there for a few years so I was interested in seeing how it played. It is a picturesque course with plenty of trees which have matured over the past few years. It is also quite a challenging course with some very interesting holes."
Solihull Golf Club
Location: Warwickshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 9
Golfshake Rating: 3.55
Review Comment: "Course was in lovely condition for mid-October, with good pace greens. Really good value for money and pace of play was really good."
Woburn Golf Club
Location: Buckinghamshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 8
Golfshake Rating: 4.96
Review Comment: "The golf course is in amazing condition and the facilities are first class. The scenery is beautiful and the greens are well-maintained. The staff is professional and courteous, and the overall experience was wonderful. I highly recommend this course to any golfer looking to play in a beautiful setting."
Cavendish Golf Club
Location: Derbyshire
2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 8
Golfshake Rating: 4.64
Review Comment: "It's well-maintained and provides a great test for golfers of all levels. The holes are unique and interesting, and the MacKenzie designed greens are fun. The clubhouse is welcoming and the greens are true."
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