Golf Breaks in England

Everyone knows the famously unpredictable climate in England, which of course makes golf even more interesting at times! Our recommendation is to play in the early Autumn, once the Summer holidays are over, as the courses look great and are that bit better value. There is a difference in the weather across the different regions; however, for the best chance of playing golf in the Sun, July and August are probably your best bets. The low season will be attractive for those brave souls who venture out in the wind & rain, particularly the west coastal resorts where the wind can be particularly challenging.

England has a great range of golf course designs, from classic heathland layouts like Sunningdale to coastal links like Royal St George's and extensive parkland like The Belfry. While moorland venues provide tough, elevated challenges, downland courses such as Goodwood are based on rolling chalk hills. Every style is available to golfers formed by England's varied scenery and historic course design.

There are excellent options all around England for golfers looking for reasonably priced courses outside of the Open rota but ideal for golf breaks. Dunston Hall in Norfolk presents a lovely parkland design with first-rate facilities. Perfect for a leisure trip, Norfolk's Barnham Broom also has two fun courses and luxurious lodging. Highly regarded heathland courses open to visitors in Bournemouth, Broadstone and Parkstone Both friendly to golf break groups, the Midlands area boasts The Belfry's PGA National and Forest of Arden. Wokefield Estate offers a pleasant parkland course fit for mixed-ability groups in Berkshire. Trevose and St Mellion in Cornwall are well-known for their breathtaking scenery and friendly environment for South West coastal golf. Perfect for unforgettable golf breaks all around England, these courses mix quality golf with easily available booking.

Many English golf resorts and courses are dedicated to sustainability for golfers who care about the environment. The number of venues are growing and over recent years a focus has shifted to looking after the local and surreounding natural environment.

Resorts such as The Grove in Hertfordshire, St Mellion in Devon, Forest of Arden and Celtic Manor all offer eco-conscious practices. Many resorts are certified by the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO) or employ environmentally friendly maintenance techniques.