25 Golf Courses You Need to Play in The North of England in 2023

By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 02 Jun 2023

From the championship layouts of the coastline around Southport to the hidden gems of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the North of England is a strong region for golf and perennially underrated by those looking in from the outside.

The reality, however, is something undeniably special, as the Golfshake Community has experienced through the years, as evidenced by the high ratings and positive reviews they leave after visiting many of the tremendously diverse venues across this expansive area.

Whether you're someone who lives in the North or is travelling from the South or even further north in Scotland - then we can reveal to you now 25 destinations that received a sufficient number of qualifying, Highly Recommended Reviews to stand out from the crowd last year.

We are excited to present to you 25 Golf Courses You Need to Play in The North of England in 2023!

Formby Golf Club

Location: Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 5.00

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "This course is beautiful and well-maintained. The views are lovely, the clubhouse is great, and there's a nice variety of holes. It's in superb condition overall. The fairways and greens are top quality, and the fairways drain well because they're on sand. It's a traditional course that's very well presented and challenging. I had a great time playing here."

Blundells Hill Golf Club

Location: Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Played today with golf society, very friendly staff, course was in great condition, greens really good condition. Would definitely recommend. A good test of golf. Even the rain late in the round couldn't ruin the day."

Tynemouth Golf Club

Location: Tyne & Wear

Golfshake Rating: 4.35

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Great course layout with some great holes. Some nice par 3s to play and the course was in good condition."

Sedbergh Golf Club

Location: Cumbria

Golfshake Rating: 4.24

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "What a course! You can play 9 or 18 on the different tee boxes which completely changes the hole, the difference between the 10th and the 1st is unreal."

Crosland Heath Golf Club

Location: West Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.58

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.92

Review Comment: "The layout is quirky and therefore you have to manage your way around carefully avoiding ravines, heather, gorse and various water hazards. The greens were immaculate and I would say are among the best we have played anywhere."

Whickham Golf Club

Location: Tyne & Wear

Golfshake Rating: 4.53

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.92

Review Comment: "Lovely place, clubhouse was fantastic, staff were very nice and helpful. Course was very beautiful, some amazing views and it was in perfect condition."

Sandiway Golf Club

Location: Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Played the course yesterday and was thoroughly impressed. The fairways were beautifully presented and the greens excellent. The team have done a lot of work on the surrounding trees and improved on what was already a great course."

Formby Ladies Golf Club

Location: Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 4.48

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "One of the best courses I have played. Don't be fooled by the length of the course. Fairways can be very narrow. And greens small. Even in winter condition is of a high standard."

Nelson Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.28

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "This course is now looking at its best. Greens true, well manicured fairways. Some of the best views in East Lancashire can be had from this course. A must play."

Stamford Golf Club

Location: Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.39

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "What a course, no two holes the same and fantastic scenery all the way round, you could have been anywhere. Will happily come back and play again as it is in my opinion one of the best I have played in UK."

Romiley Golf Club

Location: Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.28

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "First time playing Romiley GC and was impressed from start to finish. Great welcome at clubhouse and pro shop. Very tasty breakfast. Excellent practice facilities. Course in superb condition, greens very true if a touch slow but very nice to putt on. Some nice looking holes, especially par 3 11th. Nice walk around with some slight inclines. Certainly will be returning to this course again."

Brough Golf Club

Location: East Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.48

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Fabulous course in lovely condition. Friendly and helpful staff. Looking forward to playing there again soon."

Wynyard Golf Club

Location: County Durham

Golfshake Rating: 4.44

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "My first time here and I must say I'm really impressed, greens were amazing, nice and fast, couldn't fault any part of the course."

Bedlingtonshire Golf Club

Location: Northumberland

Golfshake Rating: 4.33

2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "A gem of a course set in a picturesque setting that keeps giving with an Augusta like corner in the back 9, great greens providing a difficult but fair challenge. I wouldn’t hesitate to return, a friendly welcome with informative pro and excellent event team - roll on the next opportunity to visit."