25 Golf Courses You Need to Play in The North of England in 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."
Wallasey Golf Club
Location: Merseyside
Golfshake Rating: 4.73
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "It's been two years since I last played this layout, some amazing changes, new bunkers and walkways between holes are brilliant, nice touch with the extra signs and new tee markers and metal bottoms to the holes to make holing a putt even more aesthetic. I can see why it's entered the Top 100 this year."
Lancaster Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Golfshake Rating: 4.60
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "It is a good challenge for a mid handicapper. The course was in excellent condition and the green fees were very reasonable. The clubhouse had a very unique feel to it and really added to the experience."
Rockliffe Hall Golf Club
Location: County Durham
Golfshake Rating: 4.53
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "The greens are especially well kept. It's really impressive how they're able to keep the plant colours looking so good in the rough/natural areas. The clubhouse at the golf course is really well maintained and in great condition."
Fairhaven Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Golfshake Rating: 4.46
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Awesome. Played beautifully well. Greens, tees, fairways and hazards all stunning. Great layout. Prefer playing this to nearby Lytham as it's a fairer test of golf. Practice facilities and bar/restaurant are excellent too. Literally cannot find fault with it."
Arcot Hall Golf Club
Location: Northumberland
Golfshake Rating: 4.41
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "This is the first time I have played this course and it was well worth it."
Goswick Links Golf Club
Location: Northumberland
Golfshake Rating: 4.40
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Amazing value for money. Course was in immaculate condition across all tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens. Wind was brutal. Rough is punishing (keep it on the fairway or semi otherwise forget about it). Highly recommend a visit to anyone in the area."
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club
Location: East Yorkshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.18
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Great fun playing this course that twists and turns around the hills of Yorkshire. You won't walk away disappointed."
Hallowes Golf Club
Location: South Yorkshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.17
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Best course I've played in a long time. Testing but fair. Great hospitality to go with a great course. Well done all concerned."
Woodham Golf & Country Club
Location: County Durham
Golfshake Rating: 4.10
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Course in good condition. Greens running true and fairways in good nick. Thoroughly enjoyed it."
St Annes Old Links Golf Club
Location: Lancashire
Golfshake Rating: 4.09
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Have enjoyed and relished the chance to play this venue on three consecutive days in a tournament. Course conditions were simply superb. Greens true, undulating and challenging. We also enjoyed a superb formal dinner for around 100 guests at the clubhouse. Excellent throughout. Genuinely unable to criticise any of the facilities. If you get the chance - visit. Simple as that."
Bentham Golf Club
Location: North Yorkshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.03
2022 Golfshake Review Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "The course is set in some great scenery. The fairways are well cut as are the greens and finding your way around is easy as the course is well signposted."
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