We hope that this has been a golf season to remember for you. Golfers throughout numerous regions of the UK have enjoyed months of consistently dry weather, which is a welcome window of opportunity that many of you have been taking full advantage of, ticking off more rounds than ever before and new courses to go with them.
Yes, the nights are beginning to slowly draw back in, and you might feel that the autumn isn't a million miles away, but that doesn't mean you can't have more highlights to come.
Just how would you like to play some of England's best golf courses in a professionally organised but genuinely fun event?
That's what you can experience courtesy of Amateur Golf Events, who bring golfers of all abilities together in pairs tournaments at exceptional layouts that offer a competitive but highly social and unforgettable day out.
Members of the Golfshake Community recently participated in the event staged at The Shire, while our very own Matt Holbrook was part of their spectacular date at Little Aston.
Both of these opportunities showcased what Amateur Golf Events is all about - but the great thing is that limited spaces remain available at several of their remaining tournaments in 2026.
This is your chance to pair up with someone and play a course that you both may have previously considered to be unobtainable, with prizes being available to the most successful teams on the day, while the superb Amateur Golf Events staff will ensure that everything is welcoming and runs smoothly.
Solo golfers can enter too and all efforts will be made to pair them up with someone else who has entered alone.
Let's take a glance at the courses you could still play before the season ends - but you better be quick before all the remaining spots are taken!
Royal Ashdown Forest
Tucked away in East Sussex, Royal Ashdown Forest is a wonderfully natural course, which doesn't feature a single bunker but instead challenges golfers through its undulations, testing greens, and plentiful assortment of heather that must be avoided at all costs.
It's a place that feels timeless, a pure golfing examination, but one that you are sure to find inspiring.
Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Price: £99pp
The Oxfordshire
Designed by Rees Jones, The Oxfordshire is an American style parkland that has been crafted to offer an inland links feel, with deep bunkers and water hazards set to keep even the most skilled golfers on their toes.
Immaculately presented and with a history of having staged various professional tournaments on a range of tours, the quality here is simply outstanding.
Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
Price: £69pp
Camberley Heath
Born from the ingenious mind of Harry Colt, who remains one of the game's most celebrated and influential architects, Camberley Heath is a truly magnificent place to play golf.
This is a classic heathland, part of that wonderful heritage within Surrey, and it is a beautiful layout that is renowned for its dramatic bunkering and the innovative greens that Colt was famous for. Compellingly strategic throughout, this venue offers a round of golf that will fully engage your mind.
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Price: £109pp
Woodhall Spa
The Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire is widely considered be among the most difficult golfing examinations in England. Originally developed by those luminaries Vardon and Colt, the layout was more recently enhanced by Tom Doak, presenting a modernised test that nonetheless stays true to its classic origins.
Requiring accurate play and precise shot-making to succeed, this is a place that would thrill any golfer, with its heathland beauty making this a feast for the eyes as well as a stout challenge for your game.
Date: Friday, 18 September 2026
Price: £119pp
Cleeve Hill
Designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris of St Andrews, Cleeve Hill is one of the most organic golf courses you will ever witness, being located on Cleeve Common, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Being the highest point in both the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire, the panoramic views are spectacular, you can see for miles, while you have to battle the winds that frequently strike this exposed layout.
This may have previously been thought of as a hidden gem, but its reputation is growing all the time, and it has increasingly featured in many a published course ranking, and for very good reason, as it's one of the most natural and unique experiences that any golfer will have likely enjoyed.
Date: Wednesday, 07 October 2026
Price: £39pp
As you can see, the standard of the courses available is exceptional, and this is your moment to tick one of these wonderful venues off in an event that is certain to provide enjoyment, camaraderie, and a little boost of those competitive juices that reside within us all.
If you would like to know more about Amateur Golf Events, including their widely expanding and exciting schedule for 2027, then please visit https://amateurgolf.events/ today.
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