Best course in your county?

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Don't know about south Yorkshire, but the best in Derbyshire would be: Kedleston, Cavendish, Horsley Lodge, Breadsall Priory, Erewash Valley, Chesterfield & Matlock

Played Matlock a couple of times - fine during the summer but apparently very wet in winter months, I haven't played Chesterfield - as I have tended to just play Tapton Park when staying at my M-i-Ls. Will check it out - and also Cavendish (all as part of my forward planning to a move north to Derbyshire or South Yorkshire). Young Master Fitzgerald plays The Hallamshire in Sheffield so I'm guessing that's pretty good - clubhouse is certainly impressive.
 
Hallowes in Derbyshire is a good course. Certainly worth a trip.

In terms of South Yorkshire, I would say the best courses in Sheffield are Hallamshire, Abbeydale and Hillsborough. I agree that Rotherham is also a nice club.
 
Playing Rotherham in a few weeks. Any tips?
Don't be greedy on the 1st its not as long as it looks, Its a nice course and hopefully the greens are in good condition, I played it twice last year and they were fantastic the second time I played and not so good the 1st time. And on 15 take it as close to the trees on the left as you possibly can or you are left with a long shot in from the right hand side.
 
Played Hamilton Golf Club today in Lanarkshire.

Really enjoyed it in good condition and a fair test today even with a decent wind. Played to handicap which is better than lately so always a bonus too!
 
Don't be greedy on the 1st its not as long as it looks, Its a nice course and hopefully the greens are in good condition, I played it twice last year and they were fantastic the second time I played and not so good the 1st time. And on 15 take it as close to the trees on the left as you possibly can or you are left with a long shot in from the right hand side.

Glynn, if you fancy a knock round ,http://www.wheatleygolfclub.co.uk/ give me a shout, its not the Hotchkin, its as good as it gets around south yorks. (IMHO)
 
Not one favourite. Love moortown & Lindrick , hessle a nice track. One to watch in a couple of years Flaxby. Improving all the time and tough from the tips. Played a pro am there last yr and greens were stimped at 11. Like a snooker table. I've heard they're gonna try and get solheim cup there in nr future very ambitious owner
 
Not one favourite. Love moortown & Lindrick , hessle a nice track. One to watch in a couple of years Flaxby. Improving all the time and tough from the tips. Played a pro am there last yr and greens were stimped at 11. Like a snooker table. I've heard they're gonna try and get solheim cup there in nr future very ambitious owner


I can't believe there's not more shouts for lindrick. We played moor town 2 -3 months ago, in my humble , unknowledgable opinion, not in the same league as lindrick.
 
Played Hamilton Golf Club today in Lanarkshire.

Really enjoyed it in good condition and a fair test today even with a decent wind. Played to handicap which is better than lately so always a bonus too!

Have you played it before? I've heard there quite a change with a lot of trees removed. I really liked it but haven't played it for a good few years. They have a 36 hole open on Sunday but it clashes with a comp at mine or I'd have played it.
 
Not one favourite. Love moortown & Lindrick , hessle a nice track. One to watch in a couple of years Flaxby. Improving all the time and tough from the tips. Played a pro am there last yr and greens were stimped at 11. Like a snooker table. I've heard they're gonna try and get solheim cup there in nr future very ambitious owner


Surely Lindrick is in Notts (with the exception of one green which is in Derbyshire).

I know it has a Sheffield postcode but like Worksop it is a Nottinghamshire course, isn't it?
 
Surely Lindrick is in Notts (with the exception of one green which is in Derbyshire).

I know it has a Sheffield postcode but like Worksop it is a Nottinghamshire course, isn't it?
Golf empire, where everybody seems to find out where and when club opens are on have it as South Yorkshire.
I would have thought Notts too.
 
Golf empire, where everybody seems to find out where and when club opens are on have it as South Yorkshire.
I would have thought Notts too.

I suppose a lot depends on which County Union it is attached to.

Have just checked and that appears to be Yorkshire so now I know.
 
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I suppose a lot depends on which County Union it is attached to.
They lok like they are affiliated to the Yorkshire golf union under the Sheffield area. Strange that they ain't in Nottinghamshire along with Worksop.
 
What are Brancaster and Hunstanton like for single players who may not have an official handicap certificate. But can acquire one if needed. ;)

Am off to Sheringham this summer, played it a couple of years ago and it was excellent. More than happy to play it again, however I've heard good things about the others, but mentions of only playing 2 balls or something like that.

I played Hunstanton the other year, don't recall being asked for a h/c cert.
 
Not many Cheshire voters by the look of it, Delamere gets well spoken up, I really like Lymm but for me there's only one course in Cheshire (yes the Wirral is Cheshire) ;)

No it isn't, and don't give me that postcode rubbish. The Whirral (the posh locals insert an "H" , I find). They sound like Roger bloody Whittaker.

Outside of Birkdale, as haven't played it.

Hillside
Formby

Then Whhhhhhhallasey, S and A, West Lancs, Royal Liverpool then Caldy.
 
Dont feel experienced enough to make a proper judgment on Northumberland/Durham.

Although with Close House new course being £100 a game for visitors I fail to see how it CANNOT be the best course in that County.

Certainly not Goswick,played it a few times (and very well once) theres no doubting its a top course,but the best? NO CHANCE.
 
Although with Close House new course being £100 a game for visitors I fail to see how it CANNOT be the best course in that County.

I'm sure the owners would love you to think that! Just think Belfry, Celtic Manor 2010 etc to see that lots of money doesn't necessarily mean a good course.
 
In my county......Northumberland
I'd say the top 3 courses are Slaley hall, Goswick, Hexham
I've never played The Northumberland gc , so can't pass judgement

I've played both the courses at Close House, filly & colt
Both decent, both always in pristine order, but the Colt IMHO is not that great, and felt a bit let down when played there a couple months ago
The overall experience of a day there, far outweighs the quality of the layout on the new course
The welcome, hospitality, and top top condition of the course can't be faulted, I just feel the layout is anything from stunning or memorable, and was expecting more
 
In my county......Northumberland
I'd say the top 3 courses are Slaley hall, Goswick, Hexham
I've never played The Northumberland gc , so can't pass judgement

I've played both the courses at Close House, filly & colt
Both decent, both always in pristine order, but the Colt IMHO is not that great, and felt a bit let down when played there a couple months ago
The overall experience of a day there, far outweighs the quality of the layout on the new course
The welcome, hospitality, and top top condition of the course can't be faulted, I just feel the layout is anything from stunning or memorable, and was expecting more

Don't forget the holes that were close/moved about. You'd think the amount of money they spent the drainage would be better.
 
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