Having played golf for more than 45 years, I have been lucky enough to play all over the world and ticked off some of the best including all but eight of the Golf Monthly Top 100 and Next 100 courses.
Since Covid, I have travelled less, especially overseas, but this year have still managed to play 68 courses at the time of writing and more are booked. Unusually for me, all have been in England with the exception of a trip to the south of France.
Here are five that I have thoroughly enjoyed and would very happily recommend, including my personal pick in Courses The Golf Monthly Team Are Hoping To Play In 2022 !
Hallamshire
Looking back from behind the green up towards the clubhouse on the opening hole at Hallamshire
(Image credit: Geoff Ellis, golfworking.co.uk)
- Location Sheffield
- Founded 1897
- Architect Harry Colt
- GF £60 Mon/Tue, £80 Wed-Fri, £100 Weekend
- Par 71, 6,361 yards
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In a county with more than its fair share of great golf, this excellent club dates back to 1897. Its original course was given a substantial overhaul and redesign 40 years later Harry Colt’s company, and despite its proximity to Sheffield, its elevated, out-and-back configuration is beautifully peaceful. It is packed with interest and variety, with a strong opening before a hat-trick of crackers from the 6th.
Hallamshire’s beautiful par-4 thirteenth plays over a dip and up the hill
(Image credit: Geoff Ellis, golfworking.co.uk)
Highlights on the back nine include the par-4 10th played over a valley, and the wonderful and very memorable par-3 17th in the quarry. Matt Fitzpatrick honed his exceptional skills here, as has his brother Alex, and there are superb long-distance views over the Peak District. There is more than enough variety and interest to keep all golfers fully engaged from start to finish.
Read full Hallamshire Golf Club course review
Golf D’Arcangues
The par-3 eleventh at D’Arcangues is a lovely hole over water
(Image credit: Rob Smith)
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