25 Must Play Winter Golf Courses in England

By: Kieran Clark | Fri 31 Jan 2025

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We're already counting down the days to The Masters and the promise of springtime, but we still have several weeks of winter to journey through before then, and if you want to either begin your season early or continue what you've been doing in style, then you need to know where to play - and we have some recommendations for you.

Studying thousands of reviews that have been added to the Golfshake Course Section to discover the layouts that come most recommended during the winter months, we have 25 venues in England that come exceptionally rated for this time of the year.

Presenting a variety of courses throughout the country, there should be something for everyone here if you're searching for a memorable and thoroughly rewarding late-winter round of golf!

The Shropshire

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Considering the weather we've had, the course is in incredible condition. Greens running very well for winter, and apart from a couple of small soggy patches, fairways pretty firm."

Brickendon Grange Golf Club

Location: Brickendon Green, Hertfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.31

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Tee boxes, fairways and greens in very good condition for the time of year. Greens not easy, would be even more difficult in summer! Excellent service from all the staff both prior and during the event."

Aldwickbury Park Golf Club

Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.29

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "We have been staging events at Aldwickbury over the past few years and once again we had a great day out on this little gem of a golf course! The staff were very welcoming and made the day a great success. The course was in great condition considering the recent weather and once again the course gave everyone of all standards a challenge with lots of varying holes which make it so enjoyable to play."

Kilworth Springs Golf Club

Location: Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.13

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Considering the weather there had been, the course was in good condition. As is usually the case this course remains open when many others have to close."

Goodwood Golf Club

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Golfshake Rating: 4.03

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.33

Review Comment: "Really coming along and the changes made recently are excellent. Becoming a nice flat parkland course now, challenging and just great scenery all the way round at Goodwood."

Cavendish Golf Club

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.43

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.31

Review Comment: "One of the best courses I've played in the UK. Fantastic scenery with panoramic views and the course is maintained to a very high standard. The greens are in fantastic condition and although not the longest of courses, there are plenty of holes to test any golfer."

Forest of Arden Golf Resort

Location: Coventry, Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.38

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.31

Review Comment: "What can you say about the Arden that hasn't been said, stunning course and quite a challenge to your weekend golfer."

Manchester Golf Club

Location: Rochdale Road, Manchester

Golfshake Rating: 4.46

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "Course in usual great condition, greens mint. Always provides a challenge with rough being penal. Some great holes, never one hole being the same. Will keep on coming back for sure."

Betchworth Park Golf Club

Location: Dorking, Surrey

Golfshake Rating: 4.45

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "The course offers very picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. It is in very good condition, both fairways and greens. Quite a challenge but one where you could score well. Plenty of parking and a nice clubhouse with welcoming staff."

Pavenham Park Golf Club

Location: Pavenham, Bedfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "Challenging course, great facilities, customer service second to none. A golf club for golfers who love golf first and foremost."

Gosfield Lake Golf Club

Location: Halstead, Essex

Golfshake Rating: 4.16

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "Excellent course. Been meaning to play it for years. Really enjoyed the layout. Has some great challenges due to some very well positioned trees!"

Bromsgrove Golf Centre

Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.06

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "Course has wintered well after all the wet weather we have had. Ground staff have worked hard to keep the course in good condition."

Eastham Lodge Golf Club

Location: Wirral, Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 4.06

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.30

Review Comment: "Excellent value. Lovely course although challenging. Highly recommended."

Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

Location: Swanage, Dorset

Golfshake Rating: 4.70

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.29

Review Comment: "The 10th for me was the standout hole today, not for its difficulty but for the colours. 393 yards and another slightly blind tee shot. We walked down the fairway stopping in the proximity of the marker to take in what lies ahead, with the green slightly below us with a large sand dune covered in heather behind it. The sunshine influencing nature's colours made this shot even more spectacular."

The Vale Golf & Country Club

Location: Pershore, Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.27

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.29

Review Comment: "Fantastic value for money, thoroughly enjoyed playing this one. Great course conditions, greens cut perfectly and tee boxes well kept. Bunkers full of sand and fairways neatly kept. Great course."

Warley Woods Golf Club

Location: Smethwick, West Midlands

Golfshake Rating: 4.05

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.29

Review Comment: "Play regularly and it's a good nine hole course. Some difficult ones and "big-hitters" might struggle with the tight holes. Great cafe at the finish with bacon sarnies, big breakfast, the lot."

Dorset Golf & Country Club

Location: Wareham, Dorset

Golfshake Rating: 4.12

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.28

Review Comment: "Played after a lot of heavy rain, the course played really well if lacking the run on the fairways, naturally. The greens were in really good condition. Only two of the fairways were very soft and wet but definitely playable. Lovely setting and the food in the clubhouse was excellent. Had a deal for a round of golf, coffee and sausage baguette for £30, great winter value."

St Enodoc Golf Club

Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall

Golfshake Rating: 4.93

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "This golf course is fantastic! The scenery is beautiful, the course is well-maintained. It's a links golf course, so the quality is great and the views are incredible. The course is challenging but fair and the location is great too. Overall, this is an amazing course and I had a great time playing here."

Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club

Location: Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.59

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "Playing great. Greens in excellent condition for winter, playing longer than card, great off tee, rather wet underfoot."

Hawkstone Park Golf Club

Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.41

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "Loved the course today, it was in fantastic condition despite the weather and the amount of people playing the course. Will be returning to play the championship course."

Tankersley Park Golf Club

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.34

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "As always this course is a great challenge, with great greens. Fairways and rough are well maintained, and very friendly staff and members."

Clandon Regis Golf Club

Location: West Clandon, Surrey

Golfshake Rating: 4.30

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "Brilliant condition and tough with long rough and fast greens. Well worth it. Good course management and placement required to score well on this well kept jewel of a parkland golf course."

Tylney Park Golf Club

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.23

2024/2025 Winter Rating: 4.25

Review Comment: "Varied challenging course, with tricky greens. Compact friendly clubhouse with helpful staff and good food. Practice field and downhill range to improve your game. Extensive new drainage is working well in the current heavy rain conditions a major improvement as course is on clay."