20 Must Play Golf Courses in The Midlands in 2023

By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 14 Apr 2023

Located in the Heart of England, The Midlands is naturally situated in a position where it's easily accessible from both the North and South, but what is there specifically to attract golfers? Well, it turns out that there is considerable appeal for anyone looking to experience a rich variety of courses!

We have been studying data from the always busy Golfshake Course Section and identified the Midlands venues that received the highest rated reviews that were submitted last year.

Recommended for golfers by golfers, the diversity of these layouts is notable, encompassing everything from championship tests to quintessential gems that offer tremendous value for money.

Whether you reside in The Midlands or just fancy visiting - here are places to consider stopping by in 2023!

Newent Golf Club & Lodges

Location: Gloucestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.43

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "It would be wrong to say that the nicest feature of this club are the bacon butties, but it is true because they are truly amazing and coming down the ninth you can take in the aroma of the bacon being grilled. Yet everything else is magnificent. Perfect greens, well cut and defined fairways and the rough is cut beneath the trees - it's very difficult to lose a ball unless hit over a fence or into the famous par 3 pond!"

Burghill Valley Golf Club

Location: Herefordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.23

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "What a wonderful golf club. Lovely clubhouse, superb pro shop and the course. The greens were superb and we all enjoyed the game. Good food, and all the staff were polite and attentive. A must play if you're in the area."

Notts Golf Club (Hollinwell)

Location: Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.88

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.88

Review Comment: "Amazing course, just everything about it was special. Different league to some of the courses I normally play."

Ladbrook Park Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "This course is in great condition and has a nice variety of holes. It's well-maintained and the staff are very hospitable. I had a great time playing here!"

Sutton Coldfield Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.33

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Excellent golf course with some very fast greens. You have to play it like a links course, the clubhouse was excellent."

South Herefordshire Golf Club

Location: Herefordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.12

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Fairways are wide enough to be kind to a wayward shot but pay attention to slopes and where the bunkers are placed. Clubhouse staff very friendly and an excellent breakfast was provided. Real value for money, especially with many courses inflating their prices."

Kidderminster Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.24

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.82

Review Comment: "Considering the time of year and weather, this was in outstanding condition. Greens were awesome too. Only one winter tee mat. Very friendly fellow golfers and clubhouse. Certainly coming back here."

Enville Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.84

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "Excellent! Beautiful heathland course in stunning condition. Tees immaculate, fairways stunning, greens beautiful! Recommended!"

Aston Wood Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.40

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "I would definitely recommend Aston Wood. The course isn't too big that the bar is overly busy with loads of groups, and therefore you get the personal service level with a great challenging course."

Sapey Golf & Country Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.69

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.79

Review Comment: "Excellent course with a variety of challenging holes. Plenty of water to think about which enhances the look of the course too. We have had a lot of rain when we played but the course seems to have handled it well, bunkers still playable too."

Handsworth Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.56

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "An amazing course that's hidden away. If you have never played this then you are missing a treat. Some beautiful holes and several dogleg style holes where you have to think about your selection and not boom a driver every hole. Overall, give it a try and you will not be disappointed."

Oundle Golf Club

Location: Northamptonshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.54

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Excellent course in good condition with an interesting layout including several elevated tees and many changes of elevation elsewhere. Greens were good but a little slower than expected. Excellent welcome in the clubhouse and nice good before and after golf. Would go back."

Sickleholme Golf Club

Location: Derbyshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.59

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.70

Review Comment: "A great course with lots of interest and spectacular views of the surrounding Peak District. I found this course to be a good test of my abilities, with some tricky holes."

Wharton Park Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.70

Review Comment: "A great course that was challenging and had some excellent unique holes such as the 15th. Greens were excellent."

Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67

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."

Cotswold Hills Golf Club

Location: Gloucestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.40

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67

Review Comment: "Excellent course, long fairways with some slopes so you need to place your ball in the right place to attack the greens. Having said that they are quite wide. Greens were immaculate, best I have seen them. Some challenging bunkers but with plenty of sand. Views all around. Pace of play was great."

Forest Hills Golf Club

Location: Gloucestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.23

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67

Review Comment: "Hidden gem, great course. Most definitely be visiting again. Greens in great condition, would highly recommend."

Hinckley Golf Club

Location: Leicestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.05

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67

Review Comment: "Exceptional course. Designed to test your golf game, position is essential or you must shape shots."

Maxstoke Park Golf Club

Location: Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.50

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "A great course. Played at the end of September and the course was in great condition, the greens were really challenging. Some very picturesque parts of the course. Well worth a visit."

Kington Golf Club

Location: Herefordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.46

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "We absolutely loved our time at the course. The views were breathtaking and the greens were in great condition. The pro was friendly and welcoming, and we had an amazing time."