The Best Value Golf Courses in England to Play in 2022

By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 18 Mar 2022

During a period when many of the biggest name courses in the land have dramatically hiked up their green fees, it's even more essential to celebrate those venues that deliver tremendous value for money.

Studying the Golfshake Course Section and its thousands of independent reviews, we have identified 25 destinations across England that have rated extremely postively for value, while also excelling throughout the past five years in terms of their overall ratings.

Predominantly, it's courses in the North and Midlands that clearly set the standard for great value, but there should be something here for everyone.

Experience these for yourself and enjoy the best golf for a reasonable cost!

Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club

Region: East Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.83

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.53

Review Comment: "This is a fantastic course with the most amazing views. Surprisingly flat so an easy walk. Nestled in a valley with hills and a lake for company."

Aldersey Green Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.77

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Great course, some tight fairways which are tree lined so keep it straight, greens excellent, will definitely be returning."

Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club

Region: East

Value For Money Rating: 4.77

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.28

Review Comment: "Such a hidden little gem, best course played this year."

Normanby Hall Golf Club

Region: East Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.77

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.20

Review Comment: "Great course in great condition, really helpful staff."

Birstall Golf Club

Region: East Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.75

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.68

Review Comment: "Lovely mature course, got to think of your shots a lot, beautiful scenery, nature at its best."

Brookdale Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.75

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.42

Review Comment: "Quite a short course but full of excellent holes. First time playing here and loved the course and amazing views. You have to think your way around and hit the ball straight. Will definitely return."

Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.73

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.39

Review Comment: "The scenery is fantastic and the twists and turns of the course make every hole unique. The greens have plenty of breaks/features and were running nicely when I played. Nice practice facilities. Excellent value for money and well worth a visit."

Cleeve Hill Golf Club

Region: West Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.72

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.36

Review Comment: "This is great fun, amazing views and proper golf. Top 100 English course for £25...what's not to like."

The Shropshire

Region: West Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.70

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.71

Review Comment: "Greens were the standout. I’ve not played in faster or truer this year. Great effort. Will be back with our society next year."

Droitwich Golf Club

Region: West Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.67

Review Comment: "Played here for the first time in three years and the course was even better than the last time. Greens were running so well and a great pace too."

Reddish Vale Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.56

Review Comment: "It really is a hidden gem with some great quirky holes"

Newton Green Golf Club

Region: East

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.54

Review Comment: "A very well maintained course. Plenty of obstacles including water features, ditches and of course bunkers. Lovely course to play."

Chiddingfold Golf Club

Region: South East

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.34

Review Comment: "New pathways. Extended Clubhouse. Best bacon butty anywhere! And a free coffee too. What's not to like? Got to be the best value course in Sussex."

Nuneaton Golf Club

Region: West Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.69

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Played in a charity competition and really enjoyed the course and the friendliness of everyone associated with the club. Course was in great condition and a good challenge playing off the white tees."

Fleetwood Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.68

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.42

Review Comment: "What a fantastic golf course. Great layout and superb greens. Every golf hole is different and the par 3's are stunning."

Tyneside Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.67

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.64

Review Comment: "What a course! Links golf at its very best. We will be back."

Outlane Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.67

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.50

Review Comment: "Nice course, very hilly and a real challenge. Would play again."

Far Grange Golf Park

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.67

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.24

Review Comment: "Nice flat course, very forgiving, very enjoyable for social golf, was a lovely sunny day with a cooling sea breeze perfect for golf."

Hornsea Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.64

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.62

Review Comment: "One of my favourite courses. Testing but fair. Lovely layout. Strongly recommend."

Keighley Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.64

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.61

Review Comment: "Played for the first time, not what I was expecting. Nice mix of holes, stunning scenery and a decent test of your skills, especially if you can stay out of the trees. Greens were very good too."

Launceston Golf Club

Region: South West

Value For Money Rating: 4.64

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.51

Review Comment: "Launceston Golf Club is a lovely challenging parkland course and well worth a visit. The tees, fairways and green were all in excellent condition."

Laceby Manor Golf Club

Region: East Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.64

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.45

Review Comment: "Laceby Manor in great condition with the greens running quite fast and true. At just over 6,000 yards off the yellows not too difficult for the average golfer."

Cavendish Golf Club

Region: East Midlands

Value For Money Rating: 4.62

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.68

Review Comment: "A great test, great condition, stunning setting, good food."

Alnmouth Village Golf Club

Region: North

Value For Money Rating: 4.62

Last 5 Years Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "We played late in October, blessed by autumn sunshine. The course is on a small piece of land and predictably tight. The greens were beautiful, especially considering what time of year it was! A very enjoyable round with spectacular views along the coast."