Heathland, links and parkland golf within easy reach of London and the northern coast.
England splits into three distinct golf worlds: the Surrey and Berkshire heathland belt, the Open Championship links of the north west and Kent, and the softer parkland of the Midlands and West Country. Open rota links such as Royal St George's, Royal Birkdale, Royal Lytham and Royal Liverpool sit alongside Sunningdale, Wentworth and Woburn. For most visiting golfers the practical shape of a trip is simple: London, Manchester and Liverpool are the usual arrival airports, then a base within short driving distance of three or four courses so travel time never eats into the day. The season matters more here than in most places. May to October is when conditioning, daylight and tee sheet availability line up best, and shoulder-season trips can be excellent value if you accept softer ground. Book marquee tee times well ahead, keep one flexible day for weather, and treat green fees as only part of the budget once caddies, transfers and resort golf packages are included. TeeLinkUp lists England destinations, resorts and stay and play options as they are verified, and connects you with golfers already playing there so a trip abroad does not have to be a trip alone.
Best time to play: May to October
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