Cheap Top 100s

[VVega]

Ok that’s the winter rate. Woburn is not heathland or links so condition will suffer in winter like any parkland course.

Having played it in Feb a couple of times, the condition wasn’t too bad. A couple of mats on tees and a few waterlogged places but better than most

Having said that if only playing it once I’d go for late May with rhododendrons in full bloom.

 

[Par345]

Played Cavendish, Buxton, on PlayMoreGolf for 6 points which works out at approximately £21 (paid £350 for 100 points) - absolutely delightful course in lovely condition!

They arent on it any more, they did their own version, and are now ditching that too next membership renewal which I think is a mistake. Its a great fun summer course with some cracking views and holes, you will need to be putting well.

 

[VVega]

The past 2 years we have played Woburn Marquess and then the Dukes course for a 'day ticket' price of £120pp. This included breakfast before the 1st 18 and carvery lunch in between.

..Nick

Fast forward two years and it’d set you back £365 this year.

 

[IanM]

Fast forward two years and it’d set you back £365 this year.

I like Woburn, but that's nuts. I can get on there for members' guest rate as part of a reciprocal arrangement. Every time you ring, you get quoted a different amount. Thus far I haven't bothered.

 

[2blue]

Seaton Carew during their Festival Week or their Seniors Salver was just £35 this year...... guess its gonna be £40 next. Still outstanding value though a bit dear on most NE rates.

 

[LincolnShep]

I've played Hollinwell, Sherwood Forest, Princes, and The Hotchkin (twice) and total cost was only about a £100. I've been lucky to have some kind invitations though.

 

[Par345]

I've played Hollinwell, Sherwood Forest, Princes, and The Hotchkin (twice) and total cost was only about a £100. I've been lucky to have some kind invitations though.

They made you pay the guest fee !?

 

[LincolnShep]

They made you pay the guest fee !?

No. Couple of great deals and the others were freebies.
This probably isn't very helpful to the OP.

 

[Par345]

Everyone loves a freebie
Ive played Hoylake and Wallasey on a courtesy when big external comps have been on at my old club.

 

[VVega]

I like Woburn, but that's nuts. I can get on there for members' guest rate as part of a reciprocal arrangement. Every time you ring, you get quoted a different amount. Thus far I haven't bothered.

I found Alison in their bookings office very helpful.

Prices have gone silly, looked up some of the summer rates (midweek/single):

Sunningdale: 350
Royal St George’s: 330
St George’s Hill: 255
Woburn: 245
Woodhall: 150
Hunstanton: 150
Princes: 145
Grove: 209

The Grove and Princes look reasonable. Woodhall must be the best price to rating(58th world) ratio.

 

[IanM]

Playing in the "Shoulder Season" can be cheaper.

Or get a country membership somewhere with good reciprocal arrangements

It's got really daft.

 

[Red devil]

Playing in the "Shoulder Season" can be cheaper.

Or get a country membership somewhere with good reciprocal arrangements

It's got really daft.

And showing no signs of abating

 

[AussieKB]

Friend here in OZ wants to go and play in the UK, told him he could not afford it, cost over the years has gone mad, I was lucky enough to have lived and played there for 10 years and found the best way was to play in Opens.

Now I rely on friends for freebies or guest rate.

 

[Orikoru]

Has any publication actually published a list of top 'cheaper' courses? That would be very interesting. And constantly changing every year as all clubs seem to add £20 to their green fee every 6 months.

 

[IanM]

And showing no signs of abating

I was at some very expensive places last week. All were busy.
Folk are paying it, so courses are charging it. (And it's not all American Tourists either)

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

You need to have a friendly PGA pro as a mate as they can get courtesies on many courses inc. the top ones. Then convince him to pay half your green fee so effectively you both get it for half normal rate. I’m working on it - hard part is convincing one that you’re worth having a hack with

 

[Red devil]

I was at some very expensive places last week. All were busy.
Folk are paying it, so courses are charging it. (And it's not all American Tourists either)

Can't blame the courses, they've got to make hay while the sun shines.

 

[abjectplop]

Has any publication actually published a list of top 'cheaper' courses? That would be very interesting. And constantly changing every year as all clubs seem to add £20 to their green fee every 6 months.

This is quite a good list from last year......Top 100 courses at £65 and under:

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

www.todays-golfer.com

 

[Crow]

This is quite a good list from last year......Top 100 courses at £65 and under:

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

www.todays-golfer.com

That list is almost a year old, most of those courses will be over £100 now.

 

[VVega]

This is quite a good list from last year......Top 100 courses at £65 and under:

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

Hidden gems: The 100 best golf courses you can play in Great Britain and Ireland for £70 or less

www.todays-golfer.com

If i understand it correctly this is not courses in Top 100 that you can play for £65… It’s the best of the rest , ie the 100 that are best out of the courses that are under £65.