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The great courses of England are frequently overshadowed by those of Scotland and Ireland in the mind of the golf traveler. Many are often surprised to learn that England is not only home to four Open Championship venues, but also more courses ranked in the World Top 100 than Ireland.

If you’re in the early stages of planning a golf trip to England, we suggest visiting the England section of the H&B Yardage Book. There you’ll find in-depth guides covering all aspects of the planning process.

But while you’re here, these are the best regions to consider for golf trips to England.

England’s Golf Coast

Golf Trip to EnglandFew places on the globe can match the concentration of outstanding courses found on England’s Golf Coast. The area near Liverpool is home to three Open rota courses, a former Ryder Cup venue, and an outstanding duo of unheralded links that often rank among the favorites of a trip. All of which can be enjoyed without ever having to change hotels.

The seaside dunes-land bordering the Irish Sea near Liverpool and Southport features arguably the best collection of links courses in the world. Within an hour’s drive of Southport there are three “Royal” members of The Open Rota: Royal Lytham & St. Anne’s, Royal Birkdale, and Royal Liverpool Golf Club. In addition, Southport & Ainsdale is a two-time host of the Ryder Cup, while Formby has played host of The Amateur Championship on four occasions. And then there is Hillside, which features one of the finest closing nines in golf and is deserving of The Open.

Although the region is heaven for golfers, England’s Golf Coast is light on inspiration off the course. After a day of sightseeing in Liverpool, there is little else to occupy the tourist traveling without clubs. Southport does feature an array of solid restaurants and a vibrant pub scene, but traveling here with a partner who doesn’t golf is less than ideal.

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  • Royal Liverpool Golf Club
    Royal Liverpool - Hoylake

London & Vicinity

Golf Trip to LondonAlthough any mention of London will draw thoughts of Big Ben and guards in funny hats outside of Buckingham Palace, the golf in His Majesty’s backyard is superb. The offerings include five courses ranked in the current World Top 100, along with some of the most historic and exclusive clubs in England. All within a stone’s throw of one of the great cities of the world and the exceptional Good Life that comes with it.

A blanket of sandy soil has gifted suburban London with at least a dozen outstanding heathland courses which resemble the parkland variety but play like a seaside links. The best golf near London includes five members of the current World Top 100 list. Two of those are located at exclusive Sunningdale Golf Club, which delivers 36-holes and lunch to rival that of Muirfield. Meanwhile, Swinley Forest was dubbed by Harry Colt to be his “least bad” course. High praise from the designer who gave us Royal County Down, Royal Liverpool, and the previously mentioned Muirfield, among many others.

Unlike England’s Golf Coast, London is an ideal destination for golfers and tourists alike. From the famous sites and shopping to theater and award-winning dining, the Golf and the Good Life in London is a veritable paradise.

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  • Swinley Forest Golf Club
    Swinley Forest

The Channel Coast

Royal St. George's Golf TripAlong the southern shore of England, near the gleaming White Cliffs of Dover, lies a few of its storied links courses. The offering includes a 14-time host of The Open, plus two former venues for golf’s oldest professional championship. The relative proximity to one another means that the Channel Coast and the London Heathland may be combined into one spectacular weeklong itinerary.

Less than two hour’s drive from London, the links along the Channel Coast are often overshadowed by their cousins near Liverpool. Yet it’s here that we find Royal St. George’s Golf Club, which has welcomed The Open fifteen times, most recently in 2021. Immediately next door, Prince’s boasts both comfortable lodging and 27-holes of links golf. It also hosted an Open of its own in 1932, won by Gene Sarazen and a trusty new club he called the “sand wedge.” Finally, Royal Cinque Ports – better known as Deal – welcomed The Open on two occasions and would have hosted more were it not for multiple bouts of poorly timed flooding.

The Channel Coast also features a variety of sightseeing opportunities off the course. The famous White Cliffs, Dover and Hever Castles, as well as nearby Canterbury and its historic cathedral are a few highlights in the area. If your group includes tourists traveling without the clubs, consider combining the Channel Coast and the London Heathland into a single itinerary to enjoy an even greater abundance of the Good Life.

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  • Royal St. George's Golf Club
    Royal St. George's

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