Hidden Gems

[HRC99]

After reading thecraw's thread "Golf has lost the plot!", it got me thinking where are the hidden gems that we should all try and get to?

In these cost conscious times, I thought a limit of £40 per person (including a 2-4-1 voucher if applicable) would be about right.

Include links, if possible. To get the party started, I'd nominate Nefyn Golf Club in North West Wales and Cavendish Golf Club near Buxton.

 

[birdieman]

Grantown on Spey and Boat of Garten are only 10 miles apart and both well under £40 a round. Both very scenic with Boat being a classic in most people's opinions. Not secret as such but are any courses secret these days?
I think Braemar is a wee gem, £20 or so a game.
Ullapool has a couple of great holes, as does Lochgilphead and they are both really cheap, less than £15 I think per game.

 

[matt01]

sorry to say but my 2 courses are over the water in ireland
concra wood at 40e and the lough erne on the early bird £30

 

[algar5]

I'd nominate

www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk

www.taymouthcastlegolfclub.com

www.auchterardergolf.co.uk

All lovely tracks, fabulous settings and well within the budget.

Auchterarder is just over the fence from Gleneagles and has the same scenery, quality of turf and is always immaculate. It can be played with voucher for a tenth of the price !

 

[Mike_j_golf]

sorry to say but my 2 courses are over the water in ireland
concra wood at 40e and the lough erne on the early bird £30

hi i thought lough erne if thats the one mcilroy was promoting was around 190, mine would have to be Portmarnock golf links was 120 now can be played for 40 euro love Concra wood most of the links courses from Carne up along the coast to Donegal would come in around £40.
Mike

 

[HomerJSimpson]

As a pay and play I'd vote for the Downshire. Owned and run by Bracknell Forest Borough COuncil it was voted in the top 10 pay and plays in the UK. Excellent test especially if you get a chance to play off the whites and in very good condition throughout the year.

Elsewhere and for a unique test, try Sunnindale Ladies. Its a par 61 of just over 3100 yards but is a real test of accuracy and patience and a lot of the holes are smaller versions of the ones of the more famous Sunningdale

http://www.sunningdaleladies.co.uk/?1

 

[matt01]

mike

lough erne is getting it hard and there are some good deals on,i think you can get a early bird before 9 for around 25

 

[DMC]

I always enjoy playing here good course and good value. Another great course here great value for money,and well worth the journey.

 

[geejayboy28]

This is my home course, short but very enjoyable

http://www.stonehavengolfclub.com/

 

[RGDave]

This, on twilight
http://www.wsgc.co.uk/
this
http://www.wildwoodgolf.co.uk/
always some deal on!!

Up my way, there's a few

This, on twilight
http://www.royalstdavids.co.uk/
this on 2for1
http://www.trenthamgolf.org/tgc.htm
this, before March 31st
http://www.envillegolfclub.com/index.html

and finally,
this
http://www.borthgolf.co.uk/
on a twilight for £20

 

[CliveW]

After reading thecraw's thread "Golf has lost the plot!", it got me thinking where are the hidden gems that we should all try and get to?

In these cost conscious times, I thought a limit of £40 per person (including a 2-4-1 voucher if applicable) would be about right.

Include links, if possible. To get the party started, I'd nominate Nefyn Golf Club in North West Wales and Cavendish Golf Club near Buxton.

Have a look here. http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk//showfl...true#Post176366

 

[Parmo]

I heard Headingley GC is one of the best in leeds after moortown and alwoodley.

 

[thecraw]

As has already been said, Boat of Garten, Kingussie is another I'd add to the list. Dunaverty on the Mull of Kintyre, Shiskine on Arran is an amazing 12 hole layout.

Millport and Rothesay are other nice courses, however maybe not quite gems.

Most ever rated gems in my opinion are Portpatrick and Pitlochry.

Machrie on Islay is the best gem, jewel in the crown in my opinion.

 

[Iaing]

Lanark Golf Club is a smashing course.

 

[Region3]

I've not got much to compare it too, but I thought the Nicklaus course at St. Mellion was very very good.

http://www.st-mellion.co.uk/greenfees.asp
£28 atm with vouchers.

When I played it last summer it was £72 mon-wed and £80 thu-fri, so £36 or £40 with 2-4-1 vouchers.

 

[beck9965]

Both the courses at Dale Hill (Woosnam & Old Course) are worth playing, and there are some good deals there at the moment.