Best courses in the West Midlands.

[seochris]

Going back to Wolverhampton for a couple of weeks and was thinking about which courses to play.

What are peoples views of the best courses in the Wolverhampton area to go and visit?

Beau Desert is already on the list but its a bit far (50 mins) for a daily trek.

Any views ladies and gentlemen?

 

[Hobbit]

Little Aston, followed by Little Aston.

 

[Val]

Little Aston, followed by Little Aston.

I haven't played many in the area but have played here and I'd be surprised if there are many better.

 

[badger57]

Little Aston :thup: Beau Desert:thup: . TheAstbury. Blackwell Hawkstone Park.

 

[patricks148]

Going back to Wolverhampton for a couple of weeks and was thinking about which courses to play.

What are peoples views of the best courses in the Wolverhampton area to go and visit?

Beau Desert is already on the list but its a bit far (50 mins) for a daily trek.

Any views ladies and gentlemen?

I understand Fortrose is nice this time of year

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Over 30+ years I have played nearly all the courses in the West Midlands region and would say that , if you are based in Wolverhampton, the best on offer within a reasonable distance is Beau Desert but if you feel that is a little far then Enville.

Obviously Little Aston is right up there but again you might find it a bit of a step.

The above three are the only quality courses in the area but the green fee is likely to reflect that. Best of the rest in that area are Shifnal and Patshull Park.

Many of the cheaper alternatives are OK but pretty ordinary.

 

[hovis]

Walmey, moorhall hotel and Maxstoke are all cracking tracks

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Walmey, moorhall hotel and Maxstoke are all cracking tracks

But if the OP thinks that Beau Desert is a little far from Wolverhampton he is certainly going to find those three a bit of a distance.

 

[Fish]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned South Staffs, I have enjoyed my visits to there in the past.

 

[Billythefish]

South Staffs.
Oxley Park
Patshull

Others are The Wergs, Perton Park but not worth playing in my opinion

 

[upsidedown]

Shifnal is looking very good at the moment :thup: If you're still around in 4.5 weeks and fancy a game let us know, alas busy and away for that peroid.

South Staffs , Sandwell Park and Enville would be my choices.

 

[wrighty1874]

Sandwell Deffo worth a visit.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

In that neck of the woods I've only played Beau Desert, The Belfry, Forest of Arden and Drayton Manor (nice little course).
Others in the area I've heard of but not played, others may be able to advise on quality:
- Druids Heath,
- Sutton Coldfield (a Dr McKenzie design)
- Copt Heath (host of the McEvoy Trophy)
- South Staffs
- Little Aston

 

[Tongo]

South Staffs.
Oxley Park
Patshull

Others are The Wergs, Perton Park but not worth playing in my opinion

I always enjoyed Wergs but haven't played it for a few years now that my parents have moved back down to Southampton so it may not be as good as it was then. Perton was ok but nothing special.

Worfield was not bad and I played Swindon a couple of times which I found a very demanding lay out!

 

[glynntaylor]

For that area... The Astbury for a quality course.

 

[jak kez 187]

Enville definitely.
Or Stourbridge is nice and only 20 quid a round.

Played Perton a couple of weeks back. Was in good condition but greens were like concrete, trying to stop the ball on them was a nightmare.

 

[seochris]

I understand Fortrose is nice this time of year

Yes but there are a few courses I still haven't played between Abu Dhabi and Fortrose......!

 

[patricks148]

Yes but there are a few courses I still haven't played between Abu Dhabi and Fortrose......!

How are you doing anyway enjoying Abu Dhabi?

did you get rid of your place up here?

 

[walliams8]

Condition -the astbury. Greens and fairways are amazing .

Setup - Blackwell or enville