The Best Winter Golf Green Fees in The UK

There is no doubt that playing golf during winter can sometimes be difficult to embrace, but it's a season of the year that can present opportunities too.

If you have a dream list of courses that you want to play, you might be put off by their cost throughout the peak months of the season, but in winter, venues typically slash their green fees - often dramatically - making them significantly more affordable to visit.

While it's never the same as playing in summer, many layouts, especially links and heathland, remain in superb condition, meaning that the experience they offer in the months of December, January and February can be worthwhile sampling.

Glancing through the best-rated destinations in the Golfshake Course Section, reviewed by keen golfers like you, we have picked out 50 of the best winter golf green fees in the UK under £100 and under £50.

Take a look below and why not liven up your winter golf season with a round at one of these fabulous courses!

The Best Winter Green Fees Under £100

Starting with the best winter green fees under £100, here you will find several of the finest courses in England, Scotland and Wales, including venues with championship history!

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club 

Location: Southport, Merseyside

Golfshake Rating: 4.93

Winter Green Fees: £95

Review Comment: "A stunning course that asks lots of questions from tee to green. Then once you find the putting surface you are confronted by humps and hollows galore. An absolute pleasure to play, in such fine condition."

Hayling Golf Club 

Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.61

Winter Green Fees: £95

Review Comment: Great welcome, great pro shop, phenomenal clubhouse and a true links course which is a stern test. Fairways in great condition as were the greens. Actually easy to find the balls in the gorse and heather. Never played greens as fast as these. Truest and purest test of golf. I will be back many times in the coming years."

Prince's Golf Club 

Location: Sandwich, Kent

Golfshake Rating: 4.92

Winter Green Fees: £95 (Midweek)

Review Comment: "Stunning course that is really well kept. Tough to play but really enjoyable. Will definitely be going back."

Ferndown Golf Club 

Location: Ferndown, Dorset

Golfshake Rating: 4.90

Winter Green Fees: £90

Review Comment: "Truly stunning! This course just gets more picture perfect every time I play it. Up there with the most beautiful golf courses you will find. The putting greens are always like glass, requiring a delicate touch and the general course condition is excellent throughout."

Nairn Golf Club 

Location: Nairn, Highlands

Golfshake Rating: 5.00

Winter Green Fees: £90

Review Comment: "Glorious setting for a lovely course. I'm amazed we haven't visited this course before (having been playing regularly on the Moray coast for some 20+ years now). Beautiful lush fairways and excellent greens and a very comprehensive pre-round briefing from the starter made this a round to remember and we will certainly return."

St Enodoc Golf Club (Church Course)

Location: Rock, Cornwall

Golfshake Rating: 4.93

Winter Green Fees: £90

Review Comment: "Great links course. Not intimidating but always a challenge with an offshore breeze coming in."

Cruden Bay Golf Club 

Location: Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.88

Winter Green Fees: £90

Review Comment: "Proper golf. Fantastic venue. People at the course are great. Was a pleasure to play. We did have fantastic weather so that was a great bonus."

Western Gailes Golf Club 

Location: Irvine, Ayrshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.95

Winter Green Fees: £85

Review Comment: "Old school class links, personified tradition, history, links perfection of the highest standard."

Ashridge Golf Club 

Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.75

Winter Green Fees: £85

Review Comment: "It's a good course which is encouraging to high handicappers like me as it has five par 5 holes, all shorter than 500 yds and five easily reachable short holes. It's in fantastic condition with some tough bunkers and fast greens. Clubhouse and practice facilities really are first class."

Woodhall Spa Golf Club (Hotchkin Course) 

Location: Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.90

Winter Green Fees: £85

Review Comment: "What a course! Fantastic course set in the countryside of Lincolnshire. Wonderful practice facilities and a proper old school feel to the clubhouse and bar. I will definitely return."

Blackmoor Golf Club 

Location: Bordon, Hampshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

Winter Green Fees: £82

Review Comment: "Course in great condition and greens were excellent. Tee shots need to avoid the heather and bunkers otherwise par will be very difficult to make."

Stoneham Golf Club 

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Winter Green Fees: £80

Review Comment: "You can see why it is the best golf course within 25 miles, everything a top golf course should be!"

Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

Location: Forest Row, East Sussex

Golfshake Rating: 4.87

Winter Green Fees: £80

Review Comment: "Course was in great condition, greens fast, rough knee length in places so needed to keep it tight and on the fairways, but a really enjoyable game!"

Broadstone Golf Club 

Location: Broadstone, Dorset

Golfshake Rating: 4.87

Winter Green Fees: £80

Review Comment: "Stunner of a course. Considering the weather it was in superb condition, full course in play and a nice quick pace. Halfway house was cracking and a joy to play."

Sherwood Forest Golf Club 

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.94

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Nice course, in decent condition for this time of year. The greens in particular were well presented. However, I had forgotten how difficult heather is to get out of."

Machrihanish Golf Club 

Location: Machrihanish, Argyll & Bute

Golfshake Rating: 4.91

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Bucket list stuff. It's a pain to get to but Machrihanish Golf Club, along with Machrihanish Dunes around the corner, are well worth the trip. True bucket list courses."

Sand Martins Golf Club 

Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.60

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Waited a very long time to play this course, and it was worth the wait. In superb condition, a fantastic layout and some challenging holes. Really did enjoy this round."

Enville Golf Club

Location: Stourbridge, Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.86

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Played the Lodge. Impeccable condition. Greens fast and testing. Friendly clubhouse welcome. Two brilliant championship courses." 

Pennard Golf Club 

Location: Swansea, West Glamorgan

Golfshake Rating: 4.85

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Wonderful layout and a challenge in blustery conditions. Don't expect pristine condition fairways but you get a true links challenge. Green and tee boxes are very good."

Gailes Links Golf Course 

Location: Irvine, Ayrshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.83

Winter Green Fees: £75

Review Comment: "Brilliant course in the golfing heaven of South Ayrshire. The professional, Nick, was brilliant, he even remembered us from our visit 12 months earlier. After a fairly short par 4 to open the course grabs your attention from then onwards with its tricky greens and some very well placed, and hidden, bunkers. Don't recall a weak hole. Well worth a visit."

Wildernesse Golf Club 

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent

Golfshake Rating: 4.79

Winter Green Fees: £75

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

St Andrews Links (New Course) 

Location: St Andrews, Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.93

Winter Green Fees: £70

Review Comment: "Took the opportunity of a gift to play the New Course. A wonderful day and experience. The course was, as expected, fantastic. Greens were lightning and superb (pity my putting wasn't)."

Silloth-on-Solway Golf Club 

Location: Silloth, Cumbria

Golfshake Rating: 4.96

Winter Green Fees: £70

Review Comment: "Absolute must for any golfer. This course is superb. Every hole is unique and offers different challenges. The condition in was excellent, the greens rolled lovely and every aspect was immaculate."

Royal St David's Golf Club 

Location: Harlech, Gwynedd

Golfshake Rating: 4.87

Winter Green Fees: £70

Review Comment: "Had a fantastic day, course in great condition, greens were excellent. Course is getting better since my last visit a couple of years ago. Staff were very welcoming, clubhouse and food excellent. A great day."

Beau Desert Golf Club 

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.85

Winter Green Fees: £68.50

Review Comment: "Excellent course. The first time I have ever played here in the winter and I was amazed on the condition considering the recent wet weather. All tees and greens were on. Hardly any wet patches at all. Credit to the staff. Very tight course with a number of blind tee shots."

Walmley Golf Club 

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Winter Green Fees: £65

Review Comment: "Fantastic course worth visiting, great people and an excellent value for a golf day. The catering was excellent, staff could not be more helpful, just a shame that my golf wasn't good! Can't blame the place for that though!"

The Machrie Golf Links 

Location: Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

Golfshake Rating: 4.86

Winter Green Fees: £65

Review Comment: "The setting, the scenery, the quality of the course, the condition, the design. Just an overall fantastic experience."

Royal Cromer Golf Club 

Location: Cromer, Norfolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.82

Winter Green Fees: £65

Review Comment: "A real challenge on a top class course with fantastic views. Very well kept, and making constant improvements."

The Golf House Club, Elie 

Location: Elie, Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.93

Winter Green Fees: £60

Review Comment: "Great day, course in excellent condition, wind was not too penal, beautiful scenery in Fife, must come again!"

Trevose Golf Club 

Location: Padstow, Cornwall

Golfshake Rating: 4.91

Winter Green Fees: £60

Review Comment: "Great facilities here and a championship course to match. Greens were in fantastic condition for the time of year. The starter was very helpful as it was my first visit."

Aberdovey Golf Club 

Location: Aberdovey, Gwynedd

Golfshake Rating: 4.89

Winter Green Fees: £60

Review Comment: "Aberdovey is fantastic with its links layout providing stunning views of the coast. The old-style play, where players move on to the next tee and play on, adds to the traditional charm. The course is beautifully presented and the greens are in fantastic condition. The bonus of breathtaking coastal views makes this a must-play course for every golfer."

The Manor House Golf Club 

Location: Castle Combe, Wiltshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

Winter Green Fees: £60

Review Comment: "Really like this course, it's a mix of straightforward holes and some that pose a very good/stiff challenge. Greens and fairways are extremely well-kept and are in great condition, especially as it absolutely caked it down the previous day, hats off to the drainage. Liked the fact that the driving range is free, this is the first place I've been to where this happened, it's a small thing but just liked it."

The Belfry (Brabazon Course) 

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.84

Winter Green Fees: £56

Review Comment: "Magnificent and ultra challenging. Bring your "A" game and your driving skills particularly. Every hole a real challenge and makes you think and plan your strategy. Long and so well protected by water and bunkers. To add - staff at The Belfry are great, so helpful, accommodating and willing to provide the very best experience."

Glen Golf Club 

Location: North Berwick, East Lothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.69

Winter Green Fees: £55

Review Comment: "A cracking good golf club which is a challenge if the wind is breezy. Greens are great to play on. The clubhouse has views to die for. Excellent food and service."

Aldeburgh Golf Club 

Location: Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.80

Winter Green Fees: £50

Review Comment: "Excellent condition despite the dry time of year. Good variety of holes even though there are no par 5s, good test for any golfer."

The Best Winter Green Fees Under £50

If you fancy something a little less expensive, then the below locations deliver incredible value for money, being available to play this winter for less than £50!

Lancaster Golf Club 

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Winter Green Fees: £45

Review Comment: "It is a good challenge for a mid handicapper. The course was in excellent condition and the green fees were very reasonable. The clubhouse had a very unique feel to it and really added to the experience."

Moray Golf Club (Old Course) 

Location: Lossiemouth, Moray

Golfshake Rating: 4.89

Winter Green Fees: £40

Review Comment: "A magnificent example of a classic Scottish links golf course. A hidden gem."

Brett Vale Golf Club 

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

Winter Green Fees: £40

Review Comment: "Brett Vale is rapidly turning into my favourite course. A superb course set amongst the Suffolk hills. Each hole is a different test of your ability. Each hole has a different character to it, with some very interestingly placed bunkers, and hazards. And the scenery is amazing. The clubhouse is inviting and the staff are very very friendly. Very tempted to become a member at this great hidden gem of a course."

Rhuddlan Golf Club 

Location: Rhuddlan, Clwyd

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

Winter Green Fees: £35

Review Comment: "This course is a lovely place to play. Great greens and a nice layout. Not too many holes that are similar."

Nefyn Golf Club 

Location: Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Golfshake Rating: 4.61

Winter Green Fees: £30

Review Comment: "Fabulous again. Second time playing in winter and the course was immaculate once again, loved it."

Crosland Heath Golf Club 

Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.68

Winter Green Fees: £30

Review Comment: "Always great to play. Third time at Crosland Heath and never fails to impress. Course in great condition, fairways lush, greens rolled well, quite quick in places. Wonderful views all around West Yorkshire and beyond to be had. A few inclines to negotiate but nothing too strenuous. Well worth playing, I'll keep on coming back for sure."

Sickleholme Golf Club 

Location: Bamford, Derbyshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

Winter Green Fees: £27

Review Comment: "Absolutely fantastic, would recommend for the views alone, very well kept, greens, fairways and tees in excellent condition, one to definitely play."

Davenport Golf Club 

Location: Stockport, Cheshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

Winter Green Fees: £25

Review Comment: "Great course, would 100% play again. Very well ran and really good greens. Great value for money and availability."

Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club 

Location: Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Winter Green Fees: £25

Review Comment: "Being a member here I might be a bit biased but the course is probably in the best condition it's ever been in, the fairways and the greens are in great condition. The views are amazing from nearly every tee box, would highly recommend you visit here."

Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club 

Location: Audenshaw, Manchester

Golfshake Rating: 4.62

Winter Green Fees: £25

Review Comment: "Very friendly members and staff! Challenging and very well presented golf course."

Otley Golf Club 

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.76

Winter Green Fees: £25

Review Comment: "Have played Otley a few times now and always good course to play. Friendly welcome in clubhouse and pro shop. Food good. Great practice facilities. Course is a good layout with some interesting holes, greens mint, quite tricky to read. Well worth a round for sure, will keep on coming back."

Retford Golf Club 

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.70

Winter Green Fees: £25

Review Comment: "Brilliant course. Every other course you are up to your knees in mud, Retford is like summer golf!"

Whickham Golf Club 

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Golfshake Rating: 4.70

Winter Green Fees: £20

Review Comment: "Lovely place, clubhouse was fantastic, staff were very nice and helpful. Course was very beautiful, some amazing views and it was in perfect condition."

Bedlingtonshire Golf Club 

Location: Bedlington, Northumberland

Golfshake Rating: 4.60

Winter Green Fees: £20

Review Comment: "Fantastic condition! Bedlingtonshire is a relatively long course, starting with two par 5s to ease you in and good variety of challenges throughout the course to ensure you don't lose interest."

Sapey Golf & Country Club 

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire

Golfshake Rating: 4.72

Winter Green Fees: £19

Review Comment: "Have been hearing good things about this course so decided to have a round. It is stunning! The condition of the course is possibly the best in Worcestershire without doubt. Greens were firm, true and fast, the rough was superb, fairways are easily the best I’ve played for a long time, loads of roll. The whole course is beautiful, well laid out and an easy round for a 12 handicap. All in all a super day and we will definitely be returning again soon."

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