The Earls Course

at The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club

Location: Leek Wootton, Warwickshire | Style: Championship parkland | Designer: Karl Litten | Founded: 1994

The Earls Course at The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club is the sterner of the club’s two 18-hole championship layouts, set within a 465-acre country club estate close to Warwick, Leamington Spa and Kenilworth. Designed by Karl Litten, the architect also associated with the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, The Warwickshire opened in 1994 and has grown into one of the Midlands’ most complete golf, leisure and stay-and-play venues.

Stretching to 7,133 yards and playing to a par of 72, the Earls Course is a true test of accuracy and course management. Its tighter, tree-lined fairways contrast with the more open Kings Course, while water features, woodland corridors and smaller greens ask golfers to think carefully from the tee. For those planning a Warwickshire golf break, it delivers a more exacting championship experience, with a peaceful parkland setting and extensive resort facilities close by.

Course highlights

• Championship-length challenge – At 7,133 yards from the white tees, the Earls Course is a long par-72 layout built to test every part of the game.
• Tree-lined precision – Tight fairways and woodland-framed holes place a premium on accurate driving and confident ball-striking.
• Strategic water hazards – Water features add both visual appeal and tactical pressure throughout the round.
• Two-course resort appeal – Alongside the Kings Course and the shorter Castle Course, the Earls helps make The Warwickshire a strong multi-round golf break destination.
• Contrasting nines – The front nine winds through woodland and demands consistent accuracy, while the back nine opens slightly but remains a demanding test.

Signature Holes

The Earls Course is best remembered for its demanding woodland holes, where positional play is just as important as power. The front nine is particularly memorable, winding through mature trees and asking for disciplined tee shots into narrow landing areas.

Rather than relying on one single showpiece hole, the course builds its character through a sequence of tight driving challenges, water-protected approaches and greens that reward the player who can shape shots and manage risk.

Clubhouse & amenities

The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club is designed for full-service golf breaks, with two 18-hole championship courses, the 9-hole Castle Course, a Strike Shack driving range, golf lessons and stay-and-play packages. The club also offers food and drink options, membership facilities, a pro shop, golf breaks and wider resort hospitality.

Beyond the fairways, the resort setting gives golfers access to a hotel, health club, spa and leisure facilities, making it a strong choice for couples, groups and mixed golf-and-relaxation breaks in the Midlands.

Post Round

After taking on the Earls Course, golfers can unwind at the club with food and drink, use the wider leisure facilities, or turn the day into a countryside stay-and-play escape. The Warwickshire offers golf breaks that combine championship golf with resort hospitality and club access, making it easy to extend a round into a relaxed overnight break.

Nearby activities

The Warwickshire sits close to Leek Wootton, just outside Warwick and within easy reach of Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. The club is also only a short drive from Warwick Castle, making it a convenient base for golfers who want to pair championship golf with local history and sightseeing.

Did You Know?

When The Warwickshire originally opened in 1994, the club comprised of four courses named the North, South, East and West courses. After a restructuring in 2005, the four courses were combined to create the two distinctive Earls and Kings Course, named through a competition voted on by its members.