Rate The Courses

This is your point of reference if you are on the look out for top courses around the UK and beyond.

There are obviously hundreds and thousands of courses out there, but it’s always useful to know what state the greens are likely to be in, what the drainage facilities are like and so on.

If there is a course that you feel needs a mention, be it in a positive light or otherwise, then do not hesitate to get in touch at stefcurtis1@hotmail.com or simply leave a comment at the bottom of the page. 

Here are a few of the courses that I have played, and can give an honest assessment of:

The Courses

Name: Brailes Golf Club, Oxfordshire
Contact: 01608 685633
Holes: 18-holes 
Par: 70
Review: Smart casual dress standards both on the course and in the clubhouse. Well kept and recognised as a very good club.

Name: Bull Bay, Anglesey
Contact: 01407 830960
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 70
Review: The most northerly course in Wales, spectacularly laid out across Anglesey’s rugged coastline, offering panoramic views of Snowdonia.

Name: Carlyon Bay, Cornwall
Contact: 01726 814228
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 71
Review: Signature hole on this course is the short par-4 9th, slice your ball off the elevated cliff top tee and it’s a big hello to the awaiting English Channel!

Name: Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire
Contact: 01582 604472
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 70
Review: Offers an unusual mix of parkland and links-style holes covering just under 6,000 yards.

Name: North Downs, Surrey
Contact: 01883 652067
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 69
Review: Fantastic views of London are on offer here, littered with higly challenging, devilishly tricky holes. Will test every aspect of your game, and well worth a visit.

Name: Parkstone, Dorset
Contact: 01202 707138
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 72
Review: Tight rolling fairways flanked by heather and mature pine, you’ll need to use your brain for this one. A memorable round usually finishes with a challenging 180-yard par 3.

Name: Perranporth, Cornwall
Contact: 01872 573701
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 72
Review:  The course weaves it’s way through some serious dunesland and dramatically overlooks the coastline and golden beaches down below.

Name: Sandwell Park, Staffordshire
Contact: 0121 553 4384
Holes: 18-holes 
Par: 71
Review: Plenty of pedigree as well as natural charm. You’ll be greeted by narrow fairways, especially at the par-4 15th.

Name: Stone Golf Club, Staffordshire
Contact: 01785 813103
Holes: 9-holes with 18 Tees 
Par: 71
Review: Stone has hosted many prestigious golf events, including Several Staffordshire County fixtures and matches. Nice course with friendly staff, well worth a visit.

Name: Vale Golf Club, Worcestershire
Contact: 01386 462520
Holes: International: 18-holes, Lenches: 9-holes
Par: 70
Review: A course in harmony with its surroundings the International Course offers the perfect balance between a golfing challenge and the natural aesthetics of the superb Midlands location.

Name: Welford-On-Avon Golf Course, Warwickshire
Contact: 01789 751007
Holes: 9 (In the process of extending to 18-holes)
Par: 34
Review: This is one of the most beautifully kept pay and play courses you will find in the area. As it is family run the welcome is always warm and you can see the pride they take as you progress around the course.

Name: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Contact: 01909 477731
Holes: 18-holes
Par: 72
Review: A favourite of Lee Westwood’s. The course tests all aspects of the game, particularly your course management. Lots of tricky holes, but if it’s good enough for Lee, then it’s good enough for you!