20 Golf Courses That Golfers Recommend You Play

By: Golfshake Editor | Tue 07 Mar 2023

When the golf season approaches, there is excitement in the air with the days growing longer and the promise of spring and summer now within reach.

But where are you going to play this year? The Golfshake Community - which consists of thousands of keen golfers - have some valuable suggestions for you.

Studying the Course Section data from 2022, we have picked out even more venues that can boast a 100% Highly Recommended rating from last season, meaning that golfers would gladly play the course again or recommend the experience to others.

Reflecting the population and demographics on Golfshake, layouts throughout England dominate this feature article, but more regionally specific content will be coming soon - just keep an eye on the Golfshake Best of Series!

The Manor House Golf Club

Location: Wiltshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 13

Golfshake Rating: 4.77

Review Comment: "The holes are spectacular and it's always in stunning condition. I had a great day here, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone."

Whitehill Golf Course

Location: Hertfordshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 13

Golfshake Rating: 4.38

Review Comment: "As always a magnificent course with challenges all the way around. Well maintained and looked after. A joy to play. And very friendly staff."

Rudding Park Golf Club

Location: North Yorkshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 13

Golfshake Rating: 4.14

Review Comment: "We really enjoyed our day at Rudding, the course was excellent, the staff were efficient, friendly and very helpful."

Priors Hall Golf Club

Location: Northamptonshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 13

Golfshake Rating: 3.71

Review Comment: "An absolute gem of a course. For a public pay and play ran by the local council this venue is well worth the visit. Great course design, excellent condition, good clubhouse and shop, very friendly staff and great value for money. Definitely one for your list."

South Chesterfield Golf Club

Location: Derbyshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 13

Golfshake Rating: 3.65

Review Comment: "I played the course for the first time and it was a very pleasant experience. The course is hilly but a good test."

St Andrews Links

Location: Fife

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 4.96

Review Comment: "Everything you would expect from a first visit to Scotland and the birthplace of golf. Even the mandatory use of fairway mats did not take away from the experience. Used a caddie which made a big difference playing the course for the first time."

Sharpley Golf Centre

Location: County Durham

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 4.59

Review Comment: "Greens are really fast and pin positions are tricky with three tiers to conquer. Decent views out to sea. Would definitely recommend."

Morley Hayes - Manor Course

Location: Derbyshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 4.20

Review Comment: "Played here many times and have enjoyed the round on most occasions, the course is always well maintained even during periods of bad weather."

Woodlands Golf & Country Club

Location: Gloucester

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 4.19

Review Comment: "A really relaxed excellent couple of courses with challenges. Above all very well kept and the best value for money I have known."

Ormonde Fields Golf Club

Location: Derbyshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 4.18

Review Comment: "Course really well maintained. Fairways and semi-rough great. Greens challenging and well-manicured. Definitely worth playing."

Worldham Golf Club

Location: Hampshire

2022 Highly Recommended Reviews: 12

Golfshake Rating: 3.99

Review Comment: "Great course on my doorstep. Such fantastic service from the people running it, always so very friendly. Course layout is fun and greens are in good condition."