Good course south of Birmingham on m40 route ?

[Ethan]

Not sure what kind of thing you're after, but I'd be looking at Frilford Heath or the Oxfordshire. Enjoyed both when I played that area a few years back, not sure if things have changed though.

Frilford is great but The Ox is a horrendous slogging match. In my opinion, but I am not an expert.

 

[stefanovic]

Near to the M40 at the Banbury junction is Cherwell Edge GC.
Green fees from £20.
Good course, too.

As for Shirley, it's not £25. That's a special pre-booked winter rate.
Not likely to be in great condition and has snooty members, as does anywhere in Solihull.
I know. I live there!

 

[howbow88]

Not sure what kind of thing you're after, but I'd be looking at Frilford Heath or the Oxfordshire. Enjoyed both when I played that area a few years back, not sure if things have changed though.

These were the exact two I had in mind. I like both.

 

[Silhillian]

Near to the M40 at the Banbury junction is Cherwell Edge GC.
Green fees from £20.
Good course, too.

As for Shirley, it's not £25. That's a special pre-booked winter rate.
Not likely to be in great condition and has snooty members, as does anywhere in Solihull.
I know. I live there!

I joined Shirley GC in June 2021 and can speak from personal experience that the members are not snooty. There are circa 600 members of one kind or another so of course there are going to be lots of personalities but everyone I have met have been nothing but friendly.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

One of my faves is Kirtlington about 5 mikes from the M40 https://kirtlingtongolfclub.com/
On the banks of the Oxford Canal, 👍

 

[Stuart_C]

Off the top of my head Coventry GC isn't too far away, though I could be wrong.

I'm sure Fishy would be happy to sign you on there as it's his course.

Just to be clear, it's not his and he doesn't own it, he's just a member there.😁

 

[evolve528]

The Oxfordshire is the one that sprang to mind when I read your question!

 

[stefanovic]

I joined Shirley GC in June 2021 and can speak from personal experience that the members are not snooty. There are circa 600 members of one kind or another so of course there are going to be lots of personalities but everyone I have met have been nothing but friendly.

I've never played it even though I live there because I've been told to avoid on more than one occasion.
A few years ago they wanted more members and were offering a free trial round.
Checked it on line and it turned out to be only 9 holes with a member.
They wouldn't have offered my type a membership form anyway.
That would also go for the other courses in Solihull - Olton, Copt Heath and Robin Hood.

I've still played about 450 courses in the rest of Britain.

 

[Bamberdele21]

Stratford Oaks just off the M40 near to Stratford Upon Avon. A beautiful course and personal favourite.

Just down the road you have The Warwickshire (has two courses Earls and Kings). Great set up here.

And just round the corner from there you have Kenilworth Golf club.

All courses on are on the A46 road off the M40. All courses within 10 minutes of the Longbridge Island in Warwick.

Spoilt for choice

 

[Old Skier]

Off the top of my head Coventry GC isn't too far away, though I could be wrong.

I'm sure Fishy would be happy to sign you on there as it's his course.

Just to be clear, it's not his and he doesn't own it, he's just a member there.😁

Fish has changed clubs @Stuart_C but I enjoyed playing Coventry when he organized games there.

 

[Stuart_C]

Fish has changed clubs @Stuart_C but I enjoyed playing Coventry when he organized games there.

Ah right I didn't know. I'm surprised he's moved on from there, he was very proud of it. Where is he now?

I enjoyed the course when I played it tbh.

 

[Crow]

Ah right I didn't know. I'm surprised he's moved on from there, he was very proud of it. Where is he now?

I enjoyed the course when I played it tbh.

I'm told he joined Copsewood Grange and assume he's still there.
http://www.copsewoodgrange.co.uk/

 

[DeanoMK]

Not played it myself but Bicester might be a good shout, right by the M40 and great facilities.

 

[harpo_72]

Near to the M40 at the Banbury junction is Cherwell Edge GC.
Green fees from £20.
Good course, too.

As for Shirley, it's not £25. That's a special pre-booked winter rate.
Not likely to be in great condition and has snooty members, as does anywhere in Solihull.
I know. I live there!

Cherwell is nice but very poorly drained.
You would get a better game at Tadmarton, I think it’s the best draining course in the area.
If you want to come another 45-60minutes south Ellesborough is a good round and drains well.

 

[fundy]

Not played it myself but Bicester might be a good shout, right by the M40 and great facilities.

unless its improved out of sight the last few years it wouldnt be my choice