Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
J. Hamilton Stutt
Weekdays only
Guildford
Harry Colt (the full 18-hole course was completed in 1924).
Visitors welcome
Bath / Bristol
Dave Thomas
Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
Original layout by Tom Dunn (at the time Dunn was the Professional at nearby Meyrick Park GC). Dunn's layout was redesigned by Harry Colt (1914). Colt's new holes (from 5 to 16) transformed the course from a predominantly parkland layout into an entirely heathland course.
Visitors welcome
Southampton
Harry Colt
Wkdays & Sun pm
Reading
English course architect Harry Colt
Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
Original 9-holes designed by Tom Dunn, and known as Dorchester Golf Club. Extension to 18-holes by J.H. Taylor, later modifications by Harry Colt (1927).
Visitors welcome
Reading
Original design at this location by David Williams (2000); redesigned by Canadian architect Thomas "Tom" McBroom (2020).
The now closed Reading GC course at Emmer Green was originally designed by James Braid (1910), modified by Harry Colt (1913), and later revamped by Philip Mackenzie Ross (1930s).
Visitors welcome
Bath / Bristol
Adrian Stiff
Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
Martin Hawtree
Not Saturdays
Bournemouth
Harold Hilton
Wkends restrictd
Reading
Old Tom Morris
Visitors welcome
Southampton
Original holes laid out by Tom Dunn, with subsequent changes by Harry Colt (1919) and J.H. Taylor (1927). Significant modifications made by Tom Simpson (1932, 1946).
Visitors welcome
Southampton
Frederick G. "Fred" Hawtree & J.H.Taylor
Visitors welcome
Southampton
James Braid designed the current layout (1920).
Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
Harry Colt
Societies welcome
Southampton
Leckford's nine-hole Old course laid out by Harry Colt (1929). The nine-hole New course was designed by Donald Steel (1989).
Not Fri & Sat
Guildford
Arthur Croome & Tom Simpson
Visitors welcome
Bath / Bristol
Peter Alliss & Clive Clark
Visitors welcome
Southampton
J. Hamilton Stutt
Weekdays only
Reading
John H. Turner
Wkends restrictd
Guildford
Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas
Weekdays only
Bournemouth
Original design by Willie Park Jr (1910); substantially redesigned by James Braid (1937).
Visitors welcome
Bournemouth
John Jacobs
Weekdays only
Southampton
John Henry "J.H." Taylor.
Visitors welcome
Southampton
James Braid
Wkends restrictd
Southampton
Dave Thomas, Peter Alliss & Clive Clarke
Mon, Tues & Thur
Southampton
Willie Park Jr.
Wkends restrictd
Reading
Robin Stagg
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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