UK winter links golf
Experience quiet fairways & low prices this winter
This winter promises drier and warmer conditions providing the perfect opportunity to explore the elegance of UK winter golf.
Our UK golf experts have curated a selection of top-class destinations that offer great golf with excellent value for money during this time of the year, prices are based on travel from November and February. With courses known for their excellent drainage don't miss the opportunity to experience UK winter golf.
Why book a UK winter golf break
- Excellent value for money
- Play Open Championship and Open Qualifying courses
- Links courses are in great condition during winter months
- Add excitement to your game with unpredictable weather conditions
- Playing winter links golf is considered to be a traditional and genuine experience
- Enjoy exceptional courses during quieter times
What makes winter golf so special?
Play more golf this season and enjoy exclusive savings between November and February at venues such as Gullane, Royal Dublin, and Isle of Purbeck. What's more, these hand-picked courses are highly rated for their winter playability and conditions.
Links courses, commonly located within coastal regions, thrive during the milder winter months. These courses have been carefully selected by our team of experts because they boast highly effective drainage systems, commonly derived from their sand-based structure, allowing for exceptional golf no matter the weather.
These unpredictable weather conditions can add an exciting dramatic twist to your game, challenging your skills and testing how you adapt to unpredictable conditions, providing the perfect concoction for a memorable round. Battle the elements on your next UK golf trip!
Best destinations for winter golf
With the varied topography of the UK, there is a wide range of golfing options which thrive in winter conditions.
Kent Host of the 2021 Open Championship, Royal St George's, is considered to be the home of links golf. Situated on the idyllic Sandwich Bay in Kent, this sand-based coastal links course has excellent drainage. It can be argued that playing this course during winter months can make for a more memorable round while battling the elements on the most south-east coast of England.
Bournemouth Bournemouth is well known for its abundance of heathland bursting with plants and wildlife. Heathland is so great for winter golf because of its fast-drying soil providing a great drainage structure. One of the most notable courses in Bournemouth is the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, set in a heathland nature reserve, there is an abundance of gorse and heather framing the fairways as well as a wide variety of protected plants and wildlife.
St Andrews Based on the East Coast of Scotland St Andrews is in no need of an introduction. Enjoy two stunning coastal links courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks, in the comfort of 5-star luxury. The Torrance golf course hosted The Open Qualifying Championship in 2010 and is a bucket list must-play golf course for anybody visiting the area.
Northern Ireland Golf here is designed to survive the harshest of weather conditions and flourishes with an abundance of fantastic links golf. A truly legendary course is based at Ardglass Golf Club. Traversing along the craggy coastline of the Irish Sea the views on this course are nothing short of spectacular.
