GM Top 100 courses

[Deleted Member 1156]

The Grove isn't any better than any of the many other similar style American courses of the last 20 years or so (The Oxfordshire, East Sussex, Belfry etc) apart from the fact it charges a ridiculous green fee. I sometimes wonder how carried away people get by the amount a place charges, assuming it must be good if it is expensive.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Looking to play Sherringham soon gets rave reviews round here

You will not be let down :thup:

 

[richart]

Two courses not in the list, but which must be close are Coombe Hill, and Tandridge. Both Clubs have a special feel about them.

Surprised Burnham and Berrow ranks above Saunton East, and that Worplesdon is ranked so high. Heard that it was not in good condition this year, and in my opinion not the best of the 3 W's.

Ladybank is nice, but is not as good as Broadstone.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

That's why these lists are all subjective

Sheringham for me is a stunning course. Certainly wouldn't call it average

It's in a fantastic location but certainly not stunning. The 5th is the only truly memorable hole.

 

[NorfolkShaun]

You will not be let down :thup:

Hoping to play it just before Christmas, should be quite nice as the train will be running too for the santa specials, in fact if our place is closed this weekend we may head up.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Hoping to play it just before Christmas, should be quite nice as the train will be running too for the santa specials, in fact if our place is closed this weekend we may head up.

Brancaster or Hunstanton are much better if you want alternatives. The clubhouse at Brancaster is like stepping back in time, it's fantastic :thup:

 

[NorfolkShaun]

Brancaster or Hunstanton are much better if you want alternatives. The clubhouse at Brancaster is like stepping back in time, it's fantastic :thup:

Really fancy Brancaster, but they only now allow foresomes or two balls and there would be three of us. One day I will give Brancaster a go but it is just a little further from home and have a real urge to play Sherringham first.

Brancaster also note on website that you can only access the club during low tide, have an excuse to get stuck there....

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Really fancy Brancaster, but they only now allow foresomes or two balls and there would be three of us. One day I will give Brancaster a go but it is just a little further from home and have a real urge to play Sherringham first

Kings Lynn is pretty good as well :thup:

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Two courses not in the list, but which must be close are Coombe Hill, and Tandridge. Both Clubs have a special feel about them.

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Haven't they featured before. Sure Coombe Hill must have

 

[PNWokingham]

• Played 35!
• Wentworth West continues to move down - to me it has a few more paces to fall over coming years.
• I think West Hill should be higher - it is a better course than Worplesdon and Woking IMHO.
• Worplesdon is plain too high at 66 - nearer 100 sounds fairer
• Sunningdale New rightly sits above the Old.
• Of newer courses, Quenwood (not ranked) is better than The Wisley - and, despite not having played them, I suspect it would beat The Grove and The Belfry
• Is the Belfry good enough for 80?
• Burnham is very nice but no way better than Saunton East or Formby
• No Broadstone, even with the stunning changes - I think it is a better course than, for example, Worplesdon - and easily good enough for Top 80
• Is St George's Hill a bit high at 24 - Berkshire Red is probably (definitely) a better course - the stretch from 3-7 on SGH is not strong enough for such a lofty position

 

[stevek1969]

I can never work out why western is so low and that Machrihanish is even in the top 100...

Love Machrihanish,the remoteness of it,hitting blind shots into the unknown, as Val says the 18th is a poor finishing hole which really doesn't compare to the rest of the course. Its the drive to get there that kills me.

 

[Hacker Khan]

Looking to play Sherringham soon gets rave reviews round here

I played 36 holes there one day this summer and loved it. Unfortunately my golf was not up to the standard of the course, but it's really enjoyable. Also it's good value as I know this list is not based on value, but you see the price of most of the top 20 and think 'how much?'. I'm sure 36 holes cost me 60 quid in the middle of summer at Sherringham.

 

[richart]

• Played 35!
• Wentworth West continues to move down - to me it has a few more paces to fall over coming years.
• I think West Hill should be higher - it is a better course than Worplesdon and Woking IMHO.
• Worplesdon is plain too high at 66 - nearer 100 sounds fairer
• Sunningdale New rightly sits above the Old.
• Of newer courses, Quenwood (not ranked) is better than The Wisley - and, despite not having played them, I suspect it would beat The Grove and The Belfry
• Is the Belfry good enough for 80?
• Burnham is very nice but no way better than Saunton East or Formby
• No Broadstone, even with the stunning changes - I think it is a better course than, for example, Worplesdon - and easily good enough for Top 80
• Is St George's Hill a bit high at 24 - Berkshire Red is probably (definitely) a better course - the stretch from 3-7 on SGH is not strong enough for such a lofty position

Unbelievable, I actually agree with you on nearly every point . You are started to get old man views my old mate.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Looking at the list that never made the 100, it's amazing how top tracks like Beau Desert, Wallasey didn't make it.

 

[richart]

I have had a look at the map of the top 100 courses. Very few near me I haven't played, but a trip to the Southport area could knock a quite a few off my to play list.

If we get some good weather next February/ March I will definitely look to go and play Royal St Georges. £80 winter rate looks a bargain compared to some of the green fees quoted in GM

 

[PNWokingham]

Unbelievable, I actually agree with you on nearly every point . You are started to get old man views my old mate.

I am now very worried - normal abuse and arguments will resume on Sunday!

Good point Stu - forgot to mention Beau Desert - I definitely prefer it than several in the list - and a few months with a chainsaw and some bunker redesigns could easily push this to top 70

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I have had a look at the map of the top 100 courses. Very few near me I haven't played, but a trip to the Southport area could knock a quite a few off my to play list.

If we get some good weather next February/ March I will definitely look to go and play Royal St Georges. £80 winter rate looks a bargain compared to some of the green fees quoted in GM

Hopefully tick two more of the list next year in Southport :thup:

Will be happy to join you at RSG :thup:

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I have had a look at the map of the top 100 courses. Very few near me I haven't played, but a trip to the Southport area could knock a quite a few off my to play list.

If we get some good weather next February/ March I will definitely look to go and play Royal St Georges. £80 winter rate looks a bargain compared to some of the green fees quoted in GM

Andy and I did that in January and knocked off 3 of them on winter rates, might go back again after New Year to play a few more :thup:

 

[hovis]

I am now very worried - normal abuse and arguments will resume on Sunday!

Good point Stu - forgot to mention Beau Desert - I definitely prefer it than several in the list - and a few months with a chainsaw and some bunker redesigns could easily push this to top 70

Beau desert is slipping in the way of quality and presentation. The course this year was WAY down on its usual. The bunkers are diabolical and the rough goes weeks inbetween Cutts. still don't get board of playing it though

 

[Foxholer]

• Played 35!
• Wentworth West continues to move down - to me it has a few more paces to fall over coming years.
• I think West Hill should be higher - it is a better course than Worplesdon and Woking IMHO.
• Worplesdon is plain too high at 66 - nearer 100 sounds fairer
• Sunningdale New rightly sits above the Old.
• Of newer courses, Quenwood (not ranked) is better than The Wisley - and, despite not having played them, I suspect it would beat The Grove and The Belfry
• Is the Belfry good enough for 80?
• Burnham is very nice but no way better than Saunton East or Formby
• No Broadstone, even with the stunning changes - I think it is a better course than, for example, Worplesdon - and easily good enough for Top 80
• Is St George's Hill a bit high at 24 - Berkshire Red is probably (definitely) a better course - the stretch from 3-7 on SGH is not strong enough for such a lofty position

Unbelievable, I actually agree with you on nearly every point . You are started to get old man views my old mate.

Most of us only rate the Course! The GM list rates a few other things as well, albeit with weightings. So the likes of Wentworth, Grove and The Open courses are going to be boosted somewhat - think 'the experience of The Old Course!'.

That said, I rate St Georges Hill higher than Berkshire Red (just). Likewise, I prefer Sunningdale Old over New, maybe just because of the view from the 10th Tee (though the one from 6th Tee on New ain't bad!) All a joy to play!