[Sean_A]

In this day of ever increasing green fees I have tended to play more and more of the lesser lights.  Below is a round which I think are good value, varied, high quality courses offering a memorable experience.  In short, a group of courses which could make up the core of many trips. 

Aberdovey
Addington
Beau Desert
Burnham & Berrow
Formby
Kington
Notts
Pennard
Princes
Royal St Davids
Royal St Georges
Saunton East
Southerndown
St Enodoc
St Georges Hill
Tenby
Woodhall Spa
Woking


Please note, there are several courses I haven't seen or haven't seen in a long time which I suspect could make this list: 

West Sussex, Silloth, Brancaster, Berkshire Red, Rye, Ganton, Porthcawl & Alwoodley


I would like to see lists (however long) from other folks of whatever area(s) which y'all feel are really worth traveling a long way to see, but are good value in one way or another (we all have our own ideas of good value).     

Ciao

[Mark Pearce]

Sean,

A good list.  Silloth and Alwoodley should cerainly make any such list as should Ganton and Seaton Carew.  I'm astonished Huntercombe doesn't make your list knowing how much you like it - what's the guest fee?  I'd say both courses at the Berkshire qualify and I'd probably include Goswick in my list. 

[Sean_A]

Sean,

A good list.  Silloth and Alwoodley should cerainly make any such list as should Ganton and Seaton Carew.  I'm astonished Huntercombe doesn't make your list knowing how much you like it - what's the guest fee?  I'd say both courses at the Berkshire qualify and I'd probably include Goswick in my list. 

Mark

Yes, Goswick and Seaton Carew are two more I think would merit serious consideration. 

Yep, if the trees were cut back I would probably pick Huntercombe.

Don't fake it, make a list!

Ciao

[Alfonso Erhardt]

Sean,

The Southwest France and Basque Country in Spain and France I believe is a place with one of the best values in relation to what you get. Besides, the food is outstanding.

In France:
Hossegor
Chiberta
Biarritz
Seignosse
Moliets
Chantaco

In Spain:
Neguri
Zarauz
Pedreña - not in the basque country, but close enough.

[Sean_A]

Sean,

The Southwest France and Basque Country in Spain and France I believe is a place with one of the best values in relation to what you get. Besides, the food is outstanding.

In France:
Hossegor
Chiberta
Biarritz
Seignosse
Moliets
Chantaco

In Spain:
Neguri
Zarauz
Pedreña - not in the basque country, but close enough.

Alfonso

Do you have any pix/info of Zarauz?  This course looks to be very intriguing.

Ciao

[Alfonso Erhardt]

Sean,

Zarauz is a 9 hole links course close to San Sebastian. It is the only real links that I know of in Spain (El Saler cannot qualify as such). The course has remained largely untouched since 1916, so its short (par 68, about 5.600yds). I haven't played for a long time but everybody says its good fun. I don't know how laid it out, but taking into account that Fowler laid out the old San Sebastian course in 1917, it could be him.

Photos are from their website.

[Mark_Rowlinson]

Sean, Off the top of my head, I'd add to your list:

Southerness
Seascale
Brancepeth Castle
Stoneham
Broadstone
Parkstone
Delamere Forest
Liphook
Lindrick (if the winter green fee still exists)
West Surrey
West Sussex
Sheringham
West Cornwall
Yelverton
Luffenham Heath

[Sean_A]

Sean, Off the top of my head, I'd add to your list:

Southerness
Seascale
Brancepeth Castle
Stoneham
Broadstone
Parkstone
Delamere Forest
Liphook
Lindrick (if the winter green fee still exists)
West Surrey
West Sussex
Sheringham
West Cornwall
Yelverton
Luffenham Heath

Alfonso - Cheers!

Mark

Hmmm, Southerness seems to have bolted its moorings. 

Yes, I suspect Broadstone and Parkstone could be contendahs.  I also really liked the look of Yelverton.  Could you make out a list of 18? 

Ciao

[David_Tepper]

Sean, Mark & Mark -

Can you give us an estimate of the range in which the visitor green fees for most of your recommended courses fall: 20-40 pounds? 30-50 pounds? 40-60 pounds?

DT 

[Sean_A]

Sean, Mark & Mark -

Can you give us an estimate of the range in which the visitor green fees for most of your recommended courses fall: 20-40 pounds? 30-50 pounds? 40-60 pounds?

DT 

David

I don't have a limit on what is good value.  You see that I have Sandwich on the list.  Its sort of like TOC, who could say that it isn't good value for the quality/experience?  I would guess my average comes out to ~£60 a game, but I am also trying to really balance the cost against what one gets in terms of "to travel for courses". 

I would really like to see some other lists because I use this stuff for organizing trips and it helps me gain a better understanding of where people are coming from in terms in of weekly gca.com talk.

Ciao

[Mark Pearce]

Sean, Mark & Mark -

Can you give us an estimate of the range in which the visitor green fees for most of your recommended courses fall: 20-40 pounds? 30-50 pounds? 40-60 pounds?

DT 

I played Kington a couple of years ago for £10 (it was the evening and the pro was in a good mood).  Silloth is just under £40, Goswick and Brancepeth slightly less (Goswick may be <£30).  Alwoodley may be £70 for the day, Ganton something similar.  I play the Berkshire a couple of times a year and it's around £100 (proably a little more) for a round on each course (I think the Blue is every bit as good as the Red) and a superb lunch.

My list:

Alwoodley
Beau Desert
The Berkshire (both courses)
Brancaster
Brancepeth Castle
Burnham & Berrow
Ganton
Goswick
Huntercombe
Kington
Notts
Saunton
Seaton Carew
Swinley Forest
Woking

[Ash Towe]

There on other lists but I would support the following-
Alwoodley
Ganton
Formby

Had a good day at Fulford in York, the architecture was not great but they put the road through it which had a huge effect.

[Mark_Rowlinson]

I enjoy Fulford, and it's always in excellent condition. Have you played York ar Strensall? it's a nice course, too.


There's some good stuff in East Anglia - Thetford, Ipswich, Rushmere, Felixstowe Ferry, Woodbridge, Aldeburgh and, of course, Royal Worlington. I have always enjoyed Gog Magog, too - with some nicely old-fashioned holes. In general they are good winter courses.

[Ed Tilley]

Sean,

I would add the following to your list:

Broadstone
Parkstone
Perranporth
Pyle & Kenfig
Silloth

Ed

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