Most Recent Course Reviews

Top Essex Golf Course, just so nice to play - must play course

1st hole is tough as are a few par 4s, but that's the way a golf course should be. Great walk & venue, fairways, bunkers, greens all of a high standard. The maturity of the course is perfect, and I totally enjoyed the whole experience.

Maybe I am biased, but East London, Essex folk are just the most polite, funny all resulting in a good crack.

The hospitality, food and facilities were just terrific.

I will visit again, and again and again.

Welsh Links at its best, truly a great course

This is my favorite course each time I visit West Wales. It has everything you want to experience when playing a links course. You start off and up to the 8th hole is where you can score, driving and sending those iron shots onto or close to the green, with that wind behind, you feel like a million dollars. Here's the best bit from the 9th until you finish, you will get battered, like wind, undulations, rough bla, bla, bla. My fellow golfers may not agree, but the rain came in on the last 2 or 3 holes, and for me made the whole experience sublime.

I cannot tell tell you how much fun, or what a great challenge this hidden gem gives you as a golf course. In many places it resembles Royal St Georges (Kent) - amazing views, great mounds, just amazing views. I always try and provide an honest review, this is a great course, but if they invested in changing the shape of just 3 or 4 greens and making them more interesting, longer, undulating it would be great. I would surmise like many local golf courses with no massive memberships figures are low, which is a terrific shame as this place is truly amazing, is it a 10, maybe not, but its a defo 8/9 out of 10.

Welsh West Coast terrific course

Great views, in very good condition, really enjoyed the whole experience. Golf holes were different and challenging - not too difficult to work. The town itself is so clean, good restaurants and even without the golf well worth a visit.

Fantastic, a Welsh GEM of a course

A course that is ranked in the TOP 5 non bunkered courses in the UK, but it felt like they were there, lol. It's a tough course in the hills with amazing views all around. The variety of holes were excellent, fairways & greens of a high standard. Even though I played this a couple of weeks ago, I can still remember many of the holes - as we all know that's what pulls us all back for the next game, good or bad round.

Speaking to other visitors who were there on the day religiously return by obligation. I went with a group that have been badgering me for years to visit (25yrs+) and I am so glad I did. My boy is 15 and has just taken golf up - the git like all talented sporty youngsters has grasped the again within 5 months and broke 90 for the first time this month, so I am sensing another visit in the summer holidays.

Big shout out to our beloved resident pro "Welsh Phil" who has been a part of the club since he was 5. a terrific guy, along with the all the staff & members who are all welcoming.

If you are in Wales, spend 3/4 days and make sure this is one course you visit.

Prestige course in a prestige area.

Rolling parkland course. Not much in the way of water hazards but greens are well protected by bunkers. Some holes don’t actually have a route for a ball to run along the grass the balls have to be hit in the air and stopped on the green.
I scored about 32 points so left happy. Value for money I think must be good it’s in the top 5 courses in Hertfordshire.
I would play there again in a heart beat.

its a good place to play

the course is interesting with plenty to test most golfers its a very pretty course, we played midweek during term time so it was not over busy, the down sides are no buggies, and you cannot use the club room unless you are a member but food and drink are available in the cafe

Established Parkland

Just a stones throw from a46 junction od the A1 easy to find this well established tree-lined parkland course. Adequate parking and clubhouse facilities being redeveloped. Friendly staff made the igolf open qualifying event a pleasureable day. Course suffering through lack of water although well maintained by the robot grass cutters. Neat pro shop whilst not extensive is adequate. Driving range passed on the way in, practice greens behind the clubhouse.
A neat layout with short walks from greens to next tee.
No real elevation changes makes for a nice walk. Greens were tricky but fair and ground was hard so lots of roll (often into trees and fescue rough).
Halfway house most welcoming on a hot day.

The only thing missing was signage to next tees.

This will be worth another visit after a spot of rain.

Decent condition fairways and greens

Need to know your way around lots of overhanging trees that block shots to green from fairways, some could do with a trim maybe.
Not easy in my opinion but a value for money course.

A great course

Played 3 rounds in 3 days here during the Infantry Championships. Course was in superb condition and once they cut and rolled the greens for the competition days they were like lighting!! A parkland course which you have to navigate and think your way round.

Staff in the clubhouse were great and very friendly.

I would definitely play this course if you were ever up in that area.

Hidden Valley Test

So if you’re ever near Benidorm, Altea is quieter more friendly part of this particular coastline. I played 9 holes on this course as a whim as it was a couple of miles from where we were staying in Altea Hills.

Arriving at the club, you could easily miss it at there seems to be no indication of a golf course as you drive up. From the unassuming front (with plenty of parking), you are greeted by steps down to a fitness/wellness centre… 3 flights of stairs down you find the club shop (after passing what looked like a very nice restaurant).

I had looked to book online (very easy to do) but as I was on my own, didn’t want to be turned away if I booked the Pair + Buggy deal. I was there early doors as they opened up and they couldn’t have been more helpful… even reminded me to get a glove & some water (it was mid June after all). So went armed with 6 balls, tees & marker to the buggy already waiting with my hire clubs already loaded.

This was the first time I see the golf course… and what a view. The first tee is in front of the club house that is built into the mountainside with a vast expanse of green downwards.

I found a local waiting for me to tee off and I suggested we make a 2 ball (google translate doing its job as he spoke very little English). So no warm up, take a couple of practice swings and hit the middle of the fairway with beuno beuno ringing in my ears at 7:40 in the morning.

Of course the course is set in the hills so extremely hill with many different levels. Trees surround the fairways and greens. The grass on the fairways is a mixture of the tough Spanish and English grass so makes it less tough than others I’ve played in Spain.

As we were the first to tee off, ground maintenance teams were out and about and the fairways were freshly watered making the ground softer than you would expect. I’m sure you would get a lot more run out later in the day when it had all dried out.

2nd shot on to green which held the ball.. most other Spanish courses I think I would have hopped off to the back. The green had be freshly mowed but still with few/water so figured it would be slow.. how wrong I was… after rolling past by 15ft I 3 putted.

As we went along, the course was interesting with many dog legs with greens either a lot below or higher than your feet… judging distances using hired clubs was difficult and ended up short most of the time.

There’s no real rough yo consider and it was easy to find the ball if it just went into the trees… any further then just consider it lost and move on.

2nd was an up hill par 3 with the 3rd a dog legs right with out of bounds all along the left… hit an iron to stay in the fairway or your balk disappears down the cliff onto the 5th hole fairway. Go right or short means a second shot lay up.

The 4th is a long par 3 (the card said 156 but my partner said it plays 190). I trusted him so out came 3wood and just left of the green up a slope … a difficult down hill chip with 5ft of green to play with… however I managed to go slightly left and managed to get the ball to 5ft… welcome par.

On to the long Par 5 fifth… great views over a fountain and towards the club house. I see my ball from the 3rd hole in the middle of the fairway, I aim for it and land next to it …

Still plenty to do to get round the dog leg so chance it over the trees … hit them and land behind a barrage of trees protecting the green… hoik it out and find I have to go over a bunker with very little green to play with … be sensible I said to myself and aimed for the middle of the green… narrow part so hopped off to the back… a decent up and down so of to the 6th.

Mmm … there are nets either side of the tee protecting houses so gives you a natural challenge to hit the ball straight or play your 3rd from only 20yds further up. Luckily I smashed one straight down the middle, only y try I find that the green was elevated into the mountainside… decisions decisions. Had 160yds and no way I can get it onto green and hold it … I go for lofted club and come up well short into the bunker… managed to force my way to to the green … long 20ft putt just missed.

Onto to 8th par 5… long down hill chip/ up hill dog leg left…. Plays a lot longer than the advertised 427yds…

On to my final hole the 9th… wonderful view into the mountainside setting of the clubhouse… once again elevated tee and green… playing partner slips in the water loaded fairway with both chuckle about loving & hating golf at the same time… and finish off our round with a hearty handshake.

Although I played only 9 holes, this is an 18 hole… each hole played twice… however the tees are totally different places so each hole plays very differently.

If ever in the Benidorm / Altea region in Spain, would recommend you play at least a round here… could partake in the restaurant/club facilities as it was early and I was done before everything opened up… but from what I saw, I’m sure it would be great… drinking/eating overlooking both the 1st/9th/10th/18th holes.

I would recommend booking directly as it was a lot cheaper than going through other golf sites.

Hope you enjoyed the review and found it helpful.

OMG biggest surprise for me at least

1st time here, cannot believe I have never played here before. Quite simply I cannot fault any part of the experience, this is the only time I have given a course a top rating. I play lots of nice courses, but the reason for the high ranking was down to the quality of the greens, the variety of holes (many memorable), the walk, the beautiful trees, bla bla bla. For me the best value, compared to the elite, like so good. When I start my own society, this is 200% on the playing list.

Great Course

The 18-hole course is near historic Rhinebeck & Hyde Park and easily accessible from the Tri-State Metro Area and Albany via the Taconic State Parkway and Route. 9. Open to the general public, RHGC offers premier conditions, reasonably priced green fees, and unrivaled practice facilities.

A cheap round . . But great value

Played here today with members from my military unit. Therefore we were given a “Blue Light” green fee - £15.00!! Can’t get any better than that.

The course was in decent shape - some of the tee boxes need attention and the greens were a bit bobbly, but otherwise the lads enjoyed it.

Nice friendly staff in the hotel which doubles up as the clubhouse.

Food was okay . . .

Overall a very good value you for money course which we will be back to play before the year is out.

Sister course of the Laguna

It sits next to its sister course, the Laguna, and they share the same clubhouse. Course in great condition and an enjoyable round.

Course in great condition - a lot of rain had fallen in the previous month which made the course lush and green all over. Looked in superb nick.

However the cost is very much on the rise. I fear that the courses on the Algarve are starting to out price themselves and a lot a golfers may look for cheaper alternatives.

Great course

Pinhal has really upped its game in terms of course management and service. The greens where some of the best we have played on and the remainder of the course was in superb condition. Friendly staff in a nice clubhouse. Enjoyed the beers afterwards. You have to manage your way round the course and not just hit a driver on every long hole. Lads really enjoyed playing this course and some said it was even better than the Old course which we played 2 days earlier.

However the cost of golf in Vilamoura is going through the roof in terms of green fees. It is expensive and when you add on 30 euros per person for a buggy you are talking near 180 euros per person a round.

But again with a tour company you get a better ate added in as part of the package.

Will definitely be back to play here again.

Great course . . . .a bit expensive

The Laguna course is the sister course to the Millenium. A great course and it has really come on leaps and bounds in the last few years. Nice clubhouse to sit outside and have a refreshing drink after the round. Super friendly staff look after you well. A bit expensive to be honest as it is about 160 euros a round without a buggy!! Always book it as part of a travel company package to get the best rate. Will be ack to pay it in a few years!!

Tough course

Not a bad course, quite tough but very enjoyable

Nice course

Good value for money, good condition greens maybe a little bumpy but overall ??

East Lothian's 'Hidden Gem'

Shortlisted in both 2024 and 2025 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards: Best 9-Hole Course, Gifford Golf Club offers a scenic course set in secluded undulating parkland in East Lothian’s tranquil countryside.

Known for its well-maintained fairways and smooth greens, the tree-lined course provides a fair yet challenging experience for all skill levels.

Its welcoming clubhouse and community atmosphere make it a cherished 'hidden gem'.

Golfers thinking course (course management)

Parkland mature tree line course with tight fairways, doglegs and you can’t even see the green flag. I went round only using a 3 & 5 wood. Due to undulating hilly fairways with slops. Fairways & green side bunkers and rise domed greens. So course management comes into play. The greens were quick .Some bunkers could do with more sand in them. Overall the course was in good nick.
You will find practices putting green, driving nets & friendly staff.
Green fees Sunday 1pm £50 I went with a member so it was only £25.
It might be short 5704 off the yellow. But it’s a golfers thinking course (course management)
Would recommend to any golfer to have a round. You would not be disappointed.

Wigtownshire County Golf Club – A Hidden Gem on the West Coast

Wigtownshire County Golf Club is a par 70 true links course that offers an unforgettable golfing experience. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Scottish coast, this beautifully maintained course provides a classic links challenge – firm fairways, subtle undulations, natural rough, and the ever-present influence of the sea breeze.

Whether you're a seasoned player or a casual golfer, the course offers a fair but testing round with a variety of holes that require thoughtful shot-making and a good touch around the greens.

What truly sets Wigtownshire County apart, however, is its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The clubhouse is friendly and inviting, offering a great place to relax after your round. The staff are exceptionally helpful and always go out of their way to make visitors feel at home.

This is a must-play course for anyone looking to experience authentic Scottish links golf in a relaxed and hospitable setting.

Very good course

This course is in my top five locally (of the courses I've played), including some great holes that have big dog legs, and a couple of challenging holes over water. Good variety of holes and will maintained. Practice facilities are not bad, though use nets rather than having a driving range. Very good practice putting green.

Tree-lined parkland in Kent coutryside

A short trip over the Dartford crossing into Kent. Easy to find although parking appesred limited on site ( consequently the narrow lane down from the main road was chocka with parked cars attending a wedding - blocking the way home). Staff friendly and service was good. Pro shop was limited (bring your own drinks).
Ground was a little threadbare and hard pan. Greens needed some attention showing signs of damage. Signage was just about ok although thrre was a lot of walking back and forward. Interesting holes and some undulations make this a 'good' walk.

Food and refreshments were varied and arrived quickly (a little on the expensive side though) .

With a bit more grass in places, some essential work on the greens then course will be vfm.

Watch out for walkers ...

Could do better

Interesting course but think it was let down by the state of the greens. The lack of rain may not have helped but I’ve played other courses and they were in much better shape.

It did take a bit of enjoyment out of it when your putts are dead in line and veer off at the last minute… not once but quite a few times.

The club house was adequate and practice areas passable. Would I travel an hour 20 mins to play there by choice… I think not (but I’m blessed with numerous courses near me so unless they were top rated I wouldn’t venture out this far any way.

It is however wry good value so those on a budget would benefit.

Cheap, but greens and tee boxes are the reason it is

Very poor greens and tee boxes - putting is a lottery.

Fairways also in relative poor nick

There are good bones of a course here, but it needs some TLC

But is is very cheap and relatively available - £25 for a weekend 18 is good value

Two sides to every story?!

Let's start with the courses:

This does apply to both. Generally the courses are in good, not great condition. The tee boxes have a lot of sand and earth showing through the sparse grass, but are flat and there are 4 on each to test your level of golf. Fairways are all in good nick after the wet weather of the past winter. The bunkers leave a lot to be desired. The sand is the super fine stuff - if they have topped it up - if not topped you are playing out of hard pan. Many bunkers are at present GUR with drainage apparently being put in, bot you'd hope that is not all the work that they do to them. The first cut is as expected from a resort course - not too penal, it makes a change to not have to delve into longer than is necessary to find a ball. Greens are not slow! And they are not flat, don't expect a simple put on most, unless you manage to get on (and stay) the right part of the green.

I'd play the courses again, but would not rush to stay at the hotel. Your group will possibly get a 10% discount on the bar, but if you don't ask for it when you order, don't expect it to be refunded later! The food was tasty, but with a group of 27, it appears they served them all at the same time and left them to go cool. The rooms are standard boxes, but nothing wrong with them - the cups, careful you don't poke your eye out with the handle.

The value for money was marked down purely on the hotel.

Well worth it

Played here quite a lot over the past year, cracking course. Some nice blind shots so preferably play there with someone who knows the course. Greens are excellent, they roll true and are pretty quick. A is a little more pricey than some other courses, but is playable all year round.

great day out all for Charity

on my list to play great course great company all for a good cause

A very good Surrey Course

In excellent condition, no fault with course or facilities. Loved it.

Big shout to all the staff, hospitality was 1st class.

Members and staff were welcoming and the whole experience was very good.

Expensive and rude.

Game was expensive considering every bunker was GUR. When I asked for senior rate, he replied we don't do senior rates, take it or leave it. An overall unpleasant experience, especially considering you can get two games for that money at Chingford.

No mention of course condition when booking and absolutely no course supervision, incredibly slow play.

Won't be going back I'm afraid.

Expensive and rude.

Game was expensive considering every bunker was GUR. When I asked for senior rate, he replied we don't do senior rates, take it or leave it. An overal unpleasant experience, especially considering you can get two games for that money at Chingford.

No mention of course condition when booking and absolutely no course supervision, incredibly slow play.

Won't be going back I'm afraid.

Expensive

We played on a Friday.
Firstly the green fees have increased to £29. We were told in the shop that there is no longer a concession for pensioners and that 'You don't have to play' We were not told that the first and 10th Holes have recently been swapped over and that all of the bunkers have been dug out for drainage to be installed. Cards issued had not been updated.
Tees, fairways and greens were in good condition
Will not be going back though.

A good walk currently being redeveloped in places.

Parkland course with adequate parking facilities. There is a members social club with limited menu options. On tbis day course was in reasonable condition, lots of roll. Tee boxes well worn and greens reminded me of Camelot (a bit of a lottery) spiked and lacking certainty.

Sun was shining, windy but pleasant day out. Defence and Blue light discounts on request.

Not bad value for money but don't expect top quality. Some undulation changes and a few feature holes. When development is completed it will be worth coming back.

Food in clubhouse a limited menu and probably best to eat at local cafes before/after round.. pace of play a bit slow on a saturday morning.

Improving

I played the Citrus courses with a group of friends 12 times over two weeks, and am certain to re-book us for next year.
The two courses are both parkland of sorts. Plenty of trees to hide your ball, plenty of water for them to swim in, and plenty of places to have a dessert trek (bunkers).
The Oliviers is the easier of the two, the first 9 being the flatter and more forgiving. Go astray and you could well end up on (or close to) another fairway - this is not to say there are balls flying back and forth). There is not a lot of water to worry about on this 18, but there are one or two blind holes, (9th, 4th 11th{green}). Second 9 has much elevation change - up and down hills. The 15th is probably the signature hole with the great views from the top of the hill to the green and much of both courses to view.
All in all the course is a good test, and much recommended.
The second course is La Foret - the forest. Yes many more trees and the course with more water to worry about. Also a lot tighter, hence the high slope index. This is achieved by a few OoB stakes and thicker tree areas that you would not want to go in. A warning is required for the 8th - it's downhill dogleg right, with water on the right all the way to the green and nasty tree areas to the left (wonder why there are always people selling balls there??). The 10th, you may want your crampons for climbing the hill, and of course, what goes up must come down - the blind dogleg right 12th! Finally you come to, first the 17th - a slight dogleg left, downhill and tight, then to cap it all is the 18th with a 190 yard drive to clear the water (or bail out in front of the red tee with a 120 yard flick).

The all in price for 5 DAYS of golf is around 400 Euros, and extra games are 70 Euros. Buggies 29E, trollies 8E.

Good course but not yet finished!

I played the Boundary Lakes as a member of a golf Society (20 of us) and the round was part of a package including dinner B&B at the Hilton at the Utilita Bowl cricket ground. I think we paid around £150 incl. 2 rounds of golf. The course is undertaking a revamp with some major earthworks and redesigning of holes. Most is complete and it did not really affect us. The course is hilly and although not long there are some long walks from green to next tee. As a senior I would recommend a buggy!

Excellent course in great condition

Played with our society today. Course is in brilliant condition for winter. Never played a links course before but enjoyed it so much.

Great course from about May onwards.

The 2 18 hole Hainault courses are set amongst ancient woodland and form part of a country park. Undulating and hilly in places there are lots of interesting and testing holes with doglegs and some water hazards to negotiate. Greens are firm in winter but lack of maintenance leaves them bobbly and slow with bald and muddy patches, worm casts, and many pitch marks left un-repaired by previous golfers. Buggies which should be restricted to paths and roped away from approaches have churned up some areas where they should not be allowed. Good value at £26 weekdays with discount to £20 for pensioners. I really love these courses which improve greatly in late Spring to October but fall into a poor state through winter mainly due to cart damage and lack of greenkeeeper work. Well worth a visit in the warmer months.

A beautiful course but not at the moment

Knebworth is a relatively short, relatively easy, test of golf. I played it yesterday and found the course in very poor condition for the £60 green fee. Several temporary tees , fairway massively suffering from over use and the course is just not draining well enough to be opened at the moment. Play this course in the spring and summer where the course is at its peak. The green fee at the moment is simply not acceptable for a course that is undergoing a lot of work and is badly suffering in the wet weather.

Terrible overrated course - Avoid

We were invited to play this course and heard good things about it and started well with the lovely drive into the close along the holes. Bar and pro shop also lovely but thats where it ended the Mens changing rooms look like you are about to get murdered or people have in the past at very least. The carpets is filthy and looks like that of an old pub thats had same carpet for 30 years and what's with the dingy lighting - I genuinely feared for my life! the course was in shocking shocking condition which was weird as we had pleasure playing Henley days before in same area and that was really good condition even with the wind and rain. The fairways look like a dirt bike track BUT the greens are shocking and worst I have ever played - every one a huge patchy mess with thousands of coin sized patches over everyone - apparently they had a virus and caused shocking scarring - tbh one of the worse and most unenjoyable rounds of golf I've ever played. the food was very good and the open fire lovely but again leaving the course was the highlight. for what they charge and in that condition it is shocking. Strongly advise to avoid.

Where else would you get this value

Came on a Saturday lunchtime after being turned away from another club because we could not carry our bags. The staff at Haydon Grange welcomed us and gave us a a tee time immediately. The course is very open, and is a perfect place to just shake off the rust at the beginning of the golf season. Take your driver and open those shoulders. The bunkers in the front 9 had plenty of soft sand. The bunkers on the back 9 were pretty much all GUR. Fairways are open, signposting is good, markers are on the fairways. Yes, greens are a bit rough in places but the course can definitely be scored on. I shot +12 and I’m a pretty average golfer. Best thing about this course, the ability to obliterate driver. Worst thing about it, some of the pin positions do need better thought. Cost us £25 for 18 holes on a weekend. The place was quiet so I think that if you’re looking for a practice course, this could be a good choice. In terms of the clubhouse, have no idea as it was closed by the time we finished. I’ll be back for practice rounds for sure.

Decent condition considering weather

Tee's and fairways good condition but greens very bumpy and uneven. Very nice full English. Unfortunately we were behind the club Ladies group, very very slow, and oblivious to impact on the large backup behind them.

Fantastic Course worth the visit

Ditto agree with Steve Slater, it should be on the leaderboard. It's on the WHS so therefore it should be. One of my favourite courses never get tied of it, very well kept.

Correcting the summary

This is not a 9 hole course, it is a full 18 holes, challenging off white tees but a good test off the yellows. Lots of undulations and a good variety of holes. There are some standout holes and it is an opportunity to test golf skills rather than the ability to walk a long way. Playa well in the winter (usually) and nice in the summer. It is WHS registered and ought to be included on the leaderboard accordingly.

Good course, great geography, very wet.

Played upper course. Extremely wet, puddles and standing water on greens. Very slippery under foot. Winter tees are nearly all at very back of tee boxes making it very long for average players in winter conditions.

Best winter course in the chiltern hills

Always play this course in the winter as it is very well drained.
Set in a hilly pine forest on Aston hill ,made famous by its hill climb and gave the name to aston martin cars.Very picturesque and many unique holes but very hilly immaculately maintained and at a cost of £30 in the week a real bargain. Hard to fault ,set on chalk and worth the money for the views alone .

Great Course - The only one on Corfu!

Corfu Golf Club has the feel of a Colonial Building. The welcome is wonderful from all the staff. Club hire is good and there are different levels avialble. The trolley and buggy hire all good. The course is challenging in parts, particularly when the lakes are full... But the course does give you a chance. All in all a great golfing experience.

Quality urs

Good experience to play this course. Greens not brilliant but it is autumn \ winter after all. Wide fairways and plenty of hills to keep it interesting. Probably suits big hitters best but enjoyable for all.

One of Essex's best golf courses

Enjoyed my day, so impressed with how far the course has come since 25 years ago, when I played it last.

Yes it's Winter, but the fairways and overall standard was very good.

I will be a regular visitor.

Lovely course

Excellent staff

Well worth it

Excellent condition of greens