The Golf Courses You Must Play in England This Autumn
By: Golfshake Editor | Wed 14 Sep 2022
Hot and dry conditions were a near-constant presence throughout summer in much of England, which was great for golfers but challenging for greenkeepers.
But as we move into autumn, more temperate weather has resumed, ensuring that our courses will look fabulous as the main season draws to a close.
Where should be on your list to play during the coming weeks? Well, we defer now to the Golfshake Community, who continue to review venues in their thousands each year.
Isolating those ratings that were submitted into the Golfshake Course Section during the months of September, October and November (since 2018), we have picked out a range of the most positively reviewed places during autumn, in this instance excluding the priciest courses to offer accessible options to all golfers.
So, while the days are getting shorter and it's becoming a little cooler, that shouldn't stop you from experiencing these 35 Golf Courses You Must Play in England This Autumn!
Beaconsfield Golf Club
Location: South
Autumn Rating: 5.00
Review Comment: "The heathland course is in superb condition and benefits from virtually all year play with good drainage and elevated site. Tees to suit all handicaps."
Charnwood Forest Golf Club
Location: East Midlands
Autumn Rating: 5.00
Review Comment: "I was made very welcome, played with three members who made me feel very at home. The course was in excellent condition for the time of year. Will play again!"
Droitwich Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 5.00
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. Bunkers looked great (managed to avoid them). Few little cosmetic changes that has really added to the place."
Churchill & Blakedown Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.94
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."
Cavendish Golf Club
Location: East Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.93
Review Comment: "Great course on a very sunny day. Perfect greens, friendly staff and good food and drink."
Addington Palace Golf Club
Location: South East
Autumn Rating: 4.86
Review Comment: "It was nice to play a course where you think your way around as opposed to just bringing out the driver at every opportunity."
Porters Park Golf Club
Location: East
Autumn Rating: 4.83
Review Comment: "A good challenging course with many memorable holes."
Arscott Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.83
Review Comment: "Quality course, played 3/4 times. Always in really good condition. Wish it was closer to me!"
Laceby Manor Golf Club
Location: East Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.80
Review Comment: "Good and testing course. Some tight holes, bunkers and water features in areas that can easily be found on tee shot."
Widnes Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.80
Review Comment: "This was my first time playing Widnes. What a lovely little course. Pretty short but still challenging in places. Greens were lovely."
Fulford Heath Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.80
Review Comment: "Friendly and welcoming. Great value for money and the course is playing very well with very true greens."
Letchworth Golf Club
Location: East
Autumn Rating: 4.80
Review Comment: "Great course, not the longest off the yellows, but accuracy is paramount. Greens were in good condition, fast and true. Well worth a visit."
Farrington Park Golf Club
Location: South West
Autumn Rating: 4.80
Review Comment: "What a great course, had one of my best rounds yet. Will definitely be back for more."
Stoke Rochford Golf Club
Location: East Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.75
Review Comment: "Inauspicious entrance straight off the A1 but the course is a beauty. Lovely views and some really attractive holes including some awesome tee shots. Friendly and welcoming. Would certainly come back."
Bowood Park Hotel & Golf Club
Location: South West
Autumn Rating: 4.75
Review Comment: "Enjoyable and challenging, would definitely play again and recommend to others. Beautiful course, well worth the money."
Sapey Golf & Country Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.74
Review Comment: "I’ve played at Sapey Golf & Country Club a few times now and each time the course has been immaculate and the staff are always friendly and helpful. I always look forward to my next visit and plan to return shortly."
Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club
Location: East
Autumn Rating: 4.71
Review Comment: "Course in great condition - catering as always has been very good and yesterday was the same and all the staff were very welcoming. What more could we say - most definitely worth a visit."
Trethorne Golf Club
Location: South West
Autumn Rating: 4.71
Review Comment: "Fantastic variety and great use of the contours of the land, reminds me of St Mellion. Would I play again? Absolutely, I loved it."
Heswall Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.71
Review Comment: "Had a fantastic day at Heswall on Friday. The course played really well, the greens were good and the service at the clubhouse was excellent."
Middleton Hall Golf Club
Location: East
Autumn Rating: 4.71
Review Comment: "We holiday in Norfolk, and we play at Middleton each time we go on holiday there. The staff are so friendly and it is a great course and way worth the green fees. Great driving range facilities too."
Pyecombe Golf Club
Location: South East
Autumn Rating: 4.71
Review Comment: "No two holes are the same. Good test, friendly welcome from members. Nice food, good price. Good condition. Recommended."
South Staffordshire Golf Club
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.70
Review Comment: "First to tee off on a glorious morning - course in fantastic condition and great company."
Chartham Park Golf Club
Location: South East
Autumn Rating: 4.69
Review Comment: "A challenging parkland course in good condition. No two holes the same, but beware the water. Very friendly club, clubhouse with all the usual facilities."
Tyneside Golf Club
Location: North East
Autumn Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Beautiful little course in fantastic condition too - would highly recommend. Greens in great nick too!"
Lancaster Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Superb parkland course in stunning surroundings. Lush well presented fairways and well manicured greens."
Preston Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "First time playing Preston and it was certainly worth it. It's a challenge for any standard of player and requires you to plan each shot as there are many hazards that draw you in leading to tricky second or third shots. Definitely intend returning."
Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club
Location: North East
Autumn Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "A challenging course which is very well maintained. Exceptional backdrop and views, very fair layout, keep to the fairways and good scoring is possible, rough is a genuine hazard."
Lamberhurst Golf Club
Location: South East
Autumn Rating: 4.67
Review Comment: "Well balanced course with some lengthy holes. Clever use of the undulating terrain which will test all levels of players."
Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort
Location: East Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.65
Review Comment: "Immaculate condition. Tight fairways. Challenging drives and approach shots."
The Shropshire
Location: West Midlands
Autumn Rating: 4.64
Review Comment: "Really enjoyed my visit to The Shropshire today. Greens were the best I've played on all year. Very nice clubhouse and friendly staff. Will be back for sure."
Windermere Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.62
Review Comment: "Great course set in stunning scenery. Course was in excellent condition with the greens running really well. There is a real need to stay on the fairways here as the rough is quite severe. Every hole is a test but my favourite is the long par 3 10th. Very hilly but well worth a visit. Highly recommended."
The Caversham - Home of Reading Golf Club
Location: South
Autumn Rating: 4.62
Review Comment: "Under the current conditions the course is brilliant and looks superb. With the dry fairways and beautiful tee boxes and greens. The course continues to improve based on the changes and remains one of the best in the area."
Mendip Spring Golf Club
Location: South West
Autumn Rating: 4.62
Review Comment: "Enjoyable for all levels of golfers. Greens were in perfect condition along with the fairways. Would 100% play this course again."
Blundells Hill Golf Club
Location: North West
Autumn Rating: 4.60
Review Comment: "Great club, friendly staff and members, testing course in parts, always in great condition."
Rowlands Castle Golf Club
Location: South
Autumn Rating: 4.60
Review Comment: "Really enjoyed the course, forgiving at times and challenging enough on other holes. Course in fantastic condition with greens running very true."
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