Golf Trips to England and Wales
England and Wales offer a captivating blend of tradition, coastal beauty, and championship golf. From the storied links of the “Golf Coast”, where historic clubs sit atop rugged dunes along the Irish Sea, to the refined parkland and coastal layouts around London and the Southwest, and the dramatic scenery of Wales, these neighboring countries deliver a wonderfully varied golf experience.
Iconic courses such as Royal Liverpool and Royal Birkdale near Liverpool, Sunningdale and Royal St George’s in the London/Southwest corridor, and Royal Porthcawl in Wales can all be seamlessly added to your custom itinerary. Beyond the course, England and Wales offer vibrant cities, historic pubs, dramatic coastlines, Michelin-starred dining, and centuries of culture to explore.
Below is a guide to planning a golf trip to England and/or Wales, with top courses, an interactive map (desktop only), accommodation advice, transportation tips, weather insights, and more. Scroll down to explore—your British golf adventure begins here.
EnglanD & Wales
Your Ultimate Trip Planning Resource for Golf in England/Wales
*Use the desktop version to view our interactive map.
World Top 100 Golf Courses
England and Wales are home to 16 of the Golf Digest World Top 100 golf courses.
The Open Championship Courses
England is home to six courses that have hosted The Open Championship. Pioneer Golf has long standing relationships with all of these courses and is happy to book tee times at as many of these courses that your itinerary allows.
The Hidden Gems
Courses that rival The Open Championship Courses in every way, but they haven't made it on the rotation.. yet.
Formby
North West
Formby Golf Club offers a rare blend of classic links and towering pinewood backdrops that create both beauty and challenge. The course is renowned for its natural undulations, strategic bunkering, and ever-changing sea breezes that keep golfers on their toes. Beyond the golf, the club’s rich history and traditional clubhouse atmosphere make it an experience that feels timeless and authentically British. read more
Prince’s
South Coast
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Prince’s Golf Club is a historic links on the Kent coastline, best known for having hosted the 1932 Open Championship. Its wide fairways, deep pot bunkers, and rolling dunes provide both variety and challenge, with stunning views over Sandwich Bay. read more
Hillside
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North West
Hillside is celebrated for its dramatic dunes, rolling fairways, and beautifully framed holes that rival its more famous neighbors. The course is often praised for its back nine, regarded as some of the finest links holes in the country. read more
Southport & Ainsdale
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North West
Southport & Ainsdale is a two-time Ryder Cup host that combines rich history with a challenging links layout shaped by towering dunes and heather-lined fairways. The course is known for its strategic bunkering and fast, true greens that reward precision and creativity. read more
St. George’s Hill
London
St George’s Hill, set within a stunning Surrey heathland estate, is widely regarded as one of Harry Colt’s finest designs. The course flows gracefully through pine and heather, with dramatic elevation changes and sweeping views that make every hole a visual delight. read more
Sample Packages
Our Nine most popular trips
Northwest
London
South Coast
London & South Coast
London & Northwest
Packages
Additional Travel Information
Where should I stay?
The options in a bit more detail…
Ready to dive into some details?
How to get around
Rental Vehicle
- Autonomy/Flexibility
- Cost
- Steering wheel is on the right side of the vehicle
- Driving on the left side of the road
- Dealing with busy roundabouts and narrow roads
- Fender benders and dealing with insurance if something happens
- Parking (especially in London)
- No local driver to lean on for advice (or driving)
- Gasoline and diesel are significantly more expensive than in the US
Private Group Transfers
- Worry-free - no need to worry about driving on the other side of the road, dealing with roundabouts and narrow roads, or finding how to get to your destination
- Cost
- Little or no flexibility to adjust pickup or dropoff times once on trip
- If you don’t appear for the pickup at arrange time, you may lose your transfer
- Can’t leave belongings in vehicle
- Can’t stop for lunch or to visit the castle on the way unless prearranged
- Limited availability (only Dublin area)
Full-time Private Chauffeur and Vehicle
- It will add so much to your experience!
- Worry-free - no need to worry about driving on the other side of the road, dealing with roundabouts and narrow roads, or finding how to get to your destination
- We use the best vehicles available in the UK
- Our drivers are awesome and will make your trip special
- You can leave belongings in vehicle
- You can stop for lunch, dinner, or to visit the castle on the way (subject to driver limitations)
- Cost (although it becomes much more affordable with more people in the group)
- Driver Limitations (although generally not much of an issue in the UK as restrictions are generous)
Weather in England
Annual Temperature, Precipitation and Daylight
The below chart contains the weather information that most golfers are interested in knowing when planning a trip to England. The data below is for Liverpool (Northwest England). The weather in the rest of the country and in Wales is fairly similar; however, the London area is on average a few to a handful of degrees warmer than Liverpool each month in the spring and summer and gets about 30% less rain during these months. The South Coast of England has similar temperatures to Liverpool in the spring and summer and on average gets about 30% less rain than Liverpool during the golf season. We organize golf trips beginning at the end of March and running through the end of October. Weather is only one of the factors to consider when planning a trip. Be sure to get advice from your Golf Travel Advisor on the other factors (e.g., course closures and availability). Don't make the mistake of choosing your month of travel only based on the weather!
Where should I stay?
The options in a bit more detail…
Ready to dive into some details?
What do other groups do?
Rental Vehicle
- Autonomy/Flexibility
- Cost
- Steering wheel is on the right side of the vehicle
- Driving on the left side of the road
- Dealing with busy roundabouts and narrow roads
- Fender benders and dealing with insurance if something happens
- Parking (especially in London)
- No local driver to lean on for advice (or driving)
- Gasoline and diesel are significantly more expensive than in the US
Private Group Transfers
- Worry-free - no need to worry about driving on the other side of the road, dealing with roundabouts and narrow roads, or finding how to get to your destination
- Cost
- Little or no flexibility to adjust pickup or dropoff times once on trip
- If you don’t appear for the pickup at arrange time, you may lose your transfer
- Can’t leave belongings in vehicle
- Can’t stop for lunch or to visit the castle on the way unless prearranged
- Limited availability (only Dublin area)
Full-time Private Chauffeur and Vehicle
- It will add so much to your experience!
- Worry-free - no need to worry about driving on the other side of the road, dealing with roundabouts and narrow roads, or finding how to get to your destination
- We use the best vehicles available in the UK
- Our drivers are awesome and will make your trip special
- You can leave belongings in vehicle
- You can stop for lunch, dinner, or to visit the castle on the way (subject to driver limitations)
- Cost (although it becomes much more affordable with more people in the group)
- Driver Limitations (although generally not much of an issue in the UK as restrictions are generous)
Annual Temperature, Precipitation, and Daylight
The below chart contains the weather information that most golfers are interested in knowing when planning a trip to England. The data below is for Liverpool (Northwest England). The weather in the rest of the country and in Wales is fairly similar; however, the London area is on average a few to a handful of degrees warmer than Liverpool each month in the spring and summer and gets about 30% less rain during these months. The South Coast of England has similar temperatures to Liverpool in the spring and summer and on average gets about 30% less rain than Liverpool during the golf season. We organize golf trips beginning at the end of March and running through the end of October. Weather is only one of the factors to consider when planning a trip. Be sure to get advice from your Golf Travel Advisor on the other factors (e.g., course closures and availability). Don't make the mistake of choosing your month of travel only based on the weather!
Courses in England and Wales
Aberdovey
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Ashburnham
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Berkshire – Blue Course
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Berkshire – Red Course
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Celtic Manor – Twenty Ten Course
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Conwy
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