The Top Rated Golf Courses to Play This Autumn

By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 07 Oct 2022

With summer firmly behind us, autumn can feel a little ominous for golfers as winter approaches, but that means there is all the more reason to make the absolute most of your playing time to experience some of the very best courses.

Having first shared a range of recommended venues in The Golf Courses You Must Play in England This Autumn and The Best Scottish Golf Courses to Play in Autumn, we are excited to reveal even more destinations that didn't feature in those previous articles that are rated highly for the time of year.

After studying reviews that were submitted into the Golfshake Course Section during the months of September, October and November (since 2018), we can reveal 30 Top Rated Golf Courses to Play This Autumn!

Formby Golf Club

Location: Merseyside

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Formby is the gem on the Lancashire golf coast; a true escape from reality and the most unique yet challenging test of golf that the area has to offer."

St George's Hill Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "A great experience at a top track. Course is stunning, clubhouse is imposing. Staff were all great. If you get a chance to play take it."

West Hill Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Lovely place to play golf. The coarse was beautiful and felt like an honour to play. Greens were sharp and fast and fairways were firm and fair. I will definitely be back."

St Enodoc Golf Club

Location: Cornwall

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Played in absolutely perfect conditions. Sunshine and a gentle breeze made this course incredibly playable and an absolute joy to play. Friendly atmosphere all round the place, the practice facilities were ideal for warming up your game, the course itself is exceptional."

Hindhead Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "This is one of the best golf courses I have played. The fairways and greens are immaculate. The views are superb. A true test of golf where skill and accuracy are required."

Enville Golf Club

Location: Staffordshire

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "What a track, played the Lodge, shorter of the two courses but didn’t have time to play the other which is supposed to be just as good. Greens amazing, best I’ve played this year, beautiful holes and manicured to perfection."

Wildernesse Golf Club

Location: Kent

Autumn Rating: 5.00

Review Comment: "Excellent course in great condition. Greens quick and true. Clubhouse, facilities and food all excellent. Well worth a visit."

Woburn Golf Club

Location: Buckinghamshire

Autumn Rating: 4.90

Review Comment: "The Duke's Course, every hole is its own tranquil island of golf as you can't see any other holes when you play each one. If you can get a good weekend of weather and you want to play proper course, this is one you need to go to."

Royal Cromer Golf Club

Location: Norfolk

Autumn Rating: 4.89

Review Comment: "My favourite course in England. A stunning course that was in fantastic condition when we played (as always). Unlike some of the top courses you might have visited, this is also an incredibly friendly club - both the members and staff alike."

Silloth-on-Solway Golf Club

Location: Cumbria

Autumn Rating: 4.88

Review Comment: "We played there last year and we couldn’t believe how good it was. It’s up there with the best courses in the country, and we can’t wait to play it again."

Coombe Hill Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 4.86

Review Comment: "A really interesting layout with a great mix of short and long par 4s, reachable par 5s and a great collection of par 3 holes. Strategy is needed off the tee but there is enough room to get the driver out if you want."

Ashridge Golf Club

Location: Hertfordshire

Autumn Rating: 4.86

Review Comment: "Ashridge is fun as a few of the holes have banks both sides. It has short par fives that are reachable and some interesting and challenging slopes. The clubhouse is superb."

Remedy Oak Golf Club

Location: Dorset

Autumn Rating: 4.83

Review Comment: "Stunning course with exceptional staff. If only I lived in Bournemouth area. Greens were the best I have ever played on."

Hadley Wood Golf Club

Location: Hertfordshire

Autumn Rating: 4.82

Review Comment: "Beautiful course, each hole was unique. It was in fantastic condition and the greens were amazing. Very quick and undulating."

Walton Heath Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "The Old at Walton Heath is everything you expect from a classic English heathland course that has hosted the top championship events in years past. It is wonderfully conditioned with lovely fairways and true-running greens."

Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club

Location: Kent

Autumn Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "Absolutely delightful as ever and the greens are in really good nick. Always a pleasure to visit the club."

Berkhamsted Golf Club

Location: Hertfordshire

Autumn Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "Superb course. Each hole different. Don't miss this great course."

Seacroft Golf Club

Location: Lincolnshire

Autumn Rating: 4.80

Review Comment: "This is a must play links course. With the added benefits of the ongoing redesign of the course and restoration of all of its original design features it will be a joy for any golfer to experience."

Pennard Golf Club

Location: West Glamorgan

Autumn Rating: 4.78

Review Comment: "An unbelievable course and fantastic views. The whole course was in superb condition and an absolute joy to play. We will be back here again!"

Cowdray Park Golf Club

Location: West Sussex

Autumn Rating: 4.78

Review Comment: "Always incredible, can't rate this golf club enough. Such a pleasure to play and always in tip top shape."

Hankley Common Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "What a fantastic course! It's a little hidden out of the way, but well worth playing. It's beautifully sculpted amongst the Surrey heather with immaculate fairways, true and consistent greens and rewarding but challenging feel. Add it to you must play list!"

Tandridge Golf Club

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Great course in superb condition given the dry weather we've had this year. Greens were like velvet. Wonderful views and challenging holes, highly recommend."

The West Lancashire Golf Club

Location: Merseyside

Autumn Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "This is a must play golf course for pure quality and a true links test, and you must make the most of the warm welcome and hospitality."

Manchester Golf Club

Location: Lancashire

Autumn Rating: 4.75

Review Comment: "Classic as always, tougher than a lot in the North West, greens tend to be very very good. If you haven't tried it already then have a look."

Blackwell Golf Club

Location: Worcestershire

Autumn Rating: 4.73

Review Comment: "The course was in superb condition and the greens were something else again. It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and many congratulations to the members, staff and especially the greenkeepers. Highly recommended."

Woodhall Spa Golf Club

Location: Lincolnshire

Autumn Rating: 4.71

Review Comment: "What can I say, it's the Hotchkin. It's a superb place to play your golf. The course was immaculate and the weather even favoured us on the day. Second time playing it and it was even better than the first time. I came away with 42 points on one of the hardest courses in England, so maybe I am a little rose tinted on this one!"

Coxmoor Golf Club

Location: Nottinghamshire

Autumn Rating: 4.71

Review Comment: "Amazing club. Really has it all. Can’t praise them enough. Course, views, staff, facilities all 110%."

Rockliffe Hall Golf Club

Location: County Durham

Autumn Rating: 4.71

Review Comment: "Excellent course. Practice facilities are brilliant. Weather was dry, with a moderate wind. Will definitely play again."

Foxhills Club & Resort

Location: Surrey

Autumn Rating: 4.71

Review Comment: "Absolutely stunning course in incredible condition. Best course I’ve ever played. Open enough for a 28 handicapper to enjoy it but also a few challenging holes, condition is amazing."