What Are The Cheapest Times To Play Golf?

With the cost of living continuing to climb, most of us our looking for ways to economise and save some cash. Golf is not the cheapest pastime out there but for those of us who love the game, it’s an essential expense. It provides physical exercise and mental stimulation, it’s hugely sociable and a great way to spend time with friends and family members out in the open air.

There are ways to save money on your golf though and one of those is to look for the cheapest green fees available when you’re out and about playing at different courses. If you are prepared to play at certain times, it’s possible to find reduced rates and save yourself some money.

Winter golf

First, and rather obviously, if you’re prepared to play through the winter there are generally deals to be had. Most courses offer significant discounts on full-price green fees through the colder months. As an example – At The Old Course St Andrews, venue for The 150th Open Championship this July, low-season rates are half the price of the summer fee – £135 compared to £270. Half price winter fees are not uncommon – At Hollinwell, The Home of Notts Golf Club, the winter rate is £75 compared to £150 through the summer. At Duff House Royal Golf Club in Banff, Scotland – A Dr Alister MacKenzie design – the winter rate is just £20 compared to a summer fee of £70 – Almost a quarter the price.

Weekday golf

If you’re able to play on a weekday you will often find cheaper green fees available than on weekends. At Knole Park Golf Club in Kent, it’s £20 cheaper to play Monday to Thursday than Friday to Sunday for example. At the Nicklaus Designed Machynys in Carmathenshire, the summer rate is £60 from Monday to Thursday compared to £75 Friday to Sunday.