Top 100 courses of England 2016

[Deleted member 15344]

I think Golf Monthly's Top 100 is a better run-down.

Golf Monthlys have Scotland , Wales and Ireland included

The English courses they have in the list won't be far away from the rankings from this site

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Played 7 , think that Wentworth West suffered as a result of the poor greens at this years BMW PGA

Hope they get that sorted before May

 

[MendieGK]

Bit of fun to see the list, positive some are on there based on the fact they've always been on it.
Played Alwoodley and Hillside this year and as much as I enjoyed both, really don't know what the fuss about Alwoodley is, Hillside was a different league for me.

Alwoodley is immense.

Although, I played Hankley last week and wasn't wowed by it.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Alwoodley is immense.

Although, I played Hankley last week and wasn't wowed by it.

All subjective to the individual I suppose, enjoyed it, didn't think it was bad or anything, just surprised how high it was in the rankings,

 

[Val]

I think Golf Monthly's Top 100 is a better run-down.

Different type of list as its U.K. courses, this li's is courses in England only

 

[Val]

Alwoodley is immense.

Although, I played Hankley last week and wasn't wowed by it.

Alwoodley is very very good but it's not immense. You need to spread your wings a bit my friend. If you want immense you need to head to the Southport coast seen as you won't come to Scotland

 

[Birchy]

Oh man, im away for popcorn.

NW Boys

Formby is above Hillside

:rofl:

Naturally :whoo:

 

[Green Bay Hacker]

Only played 2 of those listed and they were both this year.

 

[Val]

Naturally :whoo:

You won't hear me disagree :rofl:

 

[peterlav]

Played 21, I know it's subjective but a couple of things I don't agree with:

Alwoodley is far too high
Formby is NEVER better than Hillside!!!!!!
Centurion is far too low
Delamere Forest shouldn't be in top 50
Birkdale should be number 1
Wallasey should be in top 50

All IMHO of course

 

[NWJocko]

Wallasey and Silloth are pretty much equal in my view so surprised to see Wallasey so low (relative to Silloth).

Surprised St Anne's Old links hasn't made it in when my place has (just).

A few of these on my reciprocal list that I really need to get my finger out and play!!

 

[Qwerty]

I've always enjoyed browsing this website, especially the county reviews, but I've never understood how they come up with the placings.
Are they purely on players reviews and how do they place some of the county entries that have no review.

I think the Guy behind it is Jim McCann who has done a lot of reviews on there, maybe some are just purely his opinion?




Oh, and Formby is without doubt better than Hillside.

 

[MendieGK]

Alwoodley is very very good but it's not immense. You need to spread your wings a bit my friend. If you want immense you need to head to the Southport coast seen as you won't come to Scotland

You can't really compare the two. Completely different courses.

I've played some of the courses in southport and they are all great. I just prefer heathland
Courses.

 

[Junior]

I actually preferred Sandiway to Delamere . . . .

 

[Val]

You can't really compare the two. Completely different courses.

I've played some of the courses in southport and they are all great. I just prefer heathland
Courses.

I havent compared Alwoodley to anything, all I said was it was very very good but not immense as you suggest.

That said, if you're preference is Heathland i can see why you have it so high on your own thoughts

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Played 22 so far. A few more for next year already booked.


Personally I think Silloth is above Formby and Hillside.

 

[Val]

Personally I think Silloth is above Formby and Hillside.

Hmm, interesting one that. Silloth is one of my favourites for sure but I just feel there are a few holes around the turn that let it down a bit. I dont think it's as good as Hillside or Formby personally.

 

[Snelly]

Although, I played Hankley last week and wasn't wowed by it.

Did your guide dog like it?

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Reading the article some are in there based purely on name or history, would be interesting to see how many review the courses and if all courses are played annually.
I know it's not England, but my worry is similar to what some said of the Old Course on another thread that as a stand alone course it's nothing special, but add in the history location etc and to some it's the best course in the world, would be interesting to see if you coukd remove all the extras and come up with a top whatever No based on the course alone.
That was part of my issue with Alwoodley, fair enough it was quiet, but the Clubhouse had no soul and felt cold and the course was quite a mixed back, some really good looking holes and some scruffy.

 

[MendieGK]

Did your guide dog like it?

I've played a lot of great courses this year and would put a few above it. Ganton, Notts and Saunton (east) - wowed me.

I didn't like how open Hankley was. Too many trees have been removed.

That said, I'd happily play every day for the rest of my life