The Best Affordable Golf Courses to Play With GolfNow
By: Golfshake Editor | Fri 17 Mar 2023
Ahead of the new season, many golfers plan to play different courses throughout the year, but green fees can be expensive if you don't know where to look.
Fortunately, that's where our friends at GolfNow become invaluable, making it easier than ever before for you to find and secure the best value tee times.
But as we shake off the cobwebs from winter and get ready for an exciting 2023, where should you visit? Fortunately, GolfNow have pointed us in the direction of their Affordable Golf Spotlight that showcases some of their most popular venues across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland that you can play for less than £30.
There should be something for everyone here to help you Play More & Play Better!
- Golf Courses in England
- Golf Courses in Scotland
- Golf Courses in Wales
- Golf Courses in Northern Ireland
- Golf Courses in The Republic of Ireland
ENGLAND
Whitburn Golf Club
Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear
Golfshake Rating: 4.10
Green Fee: £18.75 - £20.00
Review Comment: "Really enjoyed the course, tee boxes in perfect condition and greens lovely."
The Welcombe Golf Spa & Resort
Location: Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.23
Green Fee: £20.00 - £25.00
Review Comment: "The course is in excellent condition, especially the greens. The course is quite short on paper but very challenging."
Brentwood Golf Club
Location: Brentwood, Essex
Golfshake Rating: 3.88
Green Fee: £15.00
Review Comment: "Very much enjoyed our round at Brentwood. Rather hilly and tight in some places but lots of features to make it a very good, interesting course."
Chesham & Ley Hill Golf Club
Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Golfshake Rating: 3.91
Green Fee: £9.85 - £23.50
Review Comment: "A short course consisting of 9 holes and 18 tee boxes. Accuracy is a must as the tree lined fairways consume balls. An ideal place for a quiet game of golf with the added addition of autumnal colour. The guy behind the bar was very friendly and accommodating."
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Course
Location: Staverton, Northamptonshire
Golfshake Rating: 3.85
Green Fee: £20.00
Review Comment: "A superb parkland course, in fantastic condition, really well laid out with some great views and some lovely holes. It's deceptively hilly, so expect a few climbs."
Haste Hill Public Golf Course
Location: Middlesex, Greater London
Golfshake Rating: 3.29
Green Fee: £10.00
Review Comment: "For a popular, great value public course that tends to be busy, the tee boxes, fairways and greens during the summer were very well maintained."
De Vere Wokefield Estate Golf Club
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Golfshake Rating: 3.29
Green Fee: £14.99 - £20.00
Review Comment: "Difficulty of course is the number of bunkers. Huge amounts and will catch you out regularly. Some nice par fives and par threes are tough also. Plenty of water to also entertain."
Mardyke Valley Golf Club
Location: South Ockendon, Essex
Golfshake Rating: 3.88
Green Fee: £13.75 - £20.00
Review Comment: "Haven't played here for a while - first off they have swapped the front and back 9 around - a good move. Greens were very good, a shame the tees were still suffering from the recent bad weather. Lovely staff set the atmosphere. Will be returning."
Christchurch Golf Club
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Golfshake Rating: 3.58
Green Fee: £12.50 - £15.00
Review Comment: "The course is fairly flat and easy for us old boys to get around. If you can hit straight the course should not pose a great problem. If you are offline beware the rough, you may not find your ball. The usual bit of water, trees and traps to keep you on you toes. I like it!"
Holtye Golf Club
Location: Edenbridge, East Sussex
Golfshake Rating: 3.54
Green Fee: £28.00
Review Comment: "Good fun and scenic in the way it is cut into the trees. The long grass can be tricky, but the par 3s are nice and friendly."
SCOTLAND
Belleisle Golf Course
Location: Ayr, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.00
Green Fee: £22.00
Review Comment: "Course was in great condition, greens were quick with plenty of movement in them to test your putting. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Will be back again."
Drumoig Golf Course
Location: Drumoig, Fife
Golfshake Rating: 4.50
Green Fee: £19.75 - £22.00
Review Comment: "It's a good challenge but not overly hard, great layout and great on course digs."
Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort - New Course
Location: Fowlis, Angus
Golfshake Rating: 3.77
Green Fee: £20.00
Review Comment: "Lovely course with some dangerous holes if you are not careful. I would certainly recommend this if you are in the area."
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel
Location: Peebles, Borders
Golfshake Rating: 3.65
Green Fee: £20.00
Review Comment: "The course condition was by far the best we have encountered having played it a number of times over recent years."
Dougalston Golf Club
Location: Milngavie, Glasgow
Golfshake Rating: 3.58
Green Fee: £12.00
Review Comment: "Great course, in really good condition. Tough course for me, pays to be straight off a lot of the tees."
Littlehill Golf Course
Location: Glasgow, Bishopbriggs
Golfshake Rating: 3.55
Green Fee: £6.99 - £7.50
Review Comment: "Nice wee course, just needs some TLC on some of the tee boxes and greens and some better signage would be better."
WALES
Mold Golf Club
Location: Mold, Clwyd
Golfshake Rating: 4.20
Green Fee: £24.50
Review Comment: "Lovely course with a good layout. The hills make the course challenging. A few blind shots so some course knowledge is helpful."
Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club - Mathern Course
Location: Chepstow, Monmouthshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.06
Green Fee: £25.00
Review Comment: "The layout is fantastic. It's a great test of golf, and it's in really good condition. The length and variety of the holes is really impressive, and its reputation is well deserved. It's playable in all conditions, which is great."
NORTHERN IRELAND
St Patrick's Golf Club
Location: Downpatrick, County Down
Golfshake Rating: 4.03
Green Fee: £15.00 - £20.00
Review Comment: "Great design - wide, playable, interesting greens and lovely views."
Ballycastle Golf Club
Location: Ballycastle, County Antrim
Golfshake Rating: 4.60
Green Fee: £15.00 - £30.00
Review Comment: "Really lovely location and great course condition."
Bangor Golf Club
Location: Bangor, County Down
Golfshake Rating: 3.97
Green Fee: £12.99 - £15.00
Review Comment: "Good and challenging course. It was my first time playing this course and won't be my last. The course was in excellent condition."
Massereene Golf Club
Location: Antrim, County Antrim
Golfshake Rating: 2.69
Green Fee: £13.00
Review Comment: "Immaculately kept course! Excellent greens."
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Loughrea Golf Club
Location: Loughrea, Galway
Golfshake Rating: 4.50
Green Fee: EURO 25.00
Review Comment: "Great place to play golf, some picturesque holes providing a unique challenge to all standard of golfers."
Balcarrick Golf Club
Location: Donabate, Dublin
Golfshake Rating: 4.23
Green Fee: EURO 16.99 - 30.00
Review Comment: "Easily the best round of the year. Beautiful course, well presented and tough challenge. We thoroughly enjoyed the outing and can't wait to go back. Thank you!"
Mountbellew Golf Club
Location: Ballinasloe, Galway
Golfshake Rating: 2.30
Green Fee: EURO 20.00
Review Comment: "Good value for money."
Rathbane Golf Course
Location: Crossagalla, Limerick
Golfshake Rating: 3.92
Green Fee: EURO 20.00
Review Comment: "My first ever round of golf. I like the course and it's good for me as a beginner. I have no idea whether it's a difficult or easy course but I know long time golfers who play here. As I said, I like it."
Related Content
20 Golf Courses That Golfers Recommend You Play
25 Must Play Golf Courses Recommended in England
23 Standout Golf Courses to Play in 2023
The Top Rated Golf Courses That You Should Play in 2023
Where You Should Visit to Play Golf in 2023 - The Best Locations
25 of The Best Golf Courses to Play in 2023
The Golf Courses That Other Golfers Recommend to You
The Coolest UK Golf Courses You Can Play
What do you think? post your thoughts and feedback on the Golfshake comments: jump to comments here.
Tags: golfshake GolfNow GOLFERS Golf Courses Golf daily picks
