Golf in Britain

Welcome to Britain, the home of golf. St Andrews, The Belfry, Royal Liverpool, and Royal Blackheath - we've got some of the most famous clubs and courses in the world. Visit our oldest and most challenging golf courses, and play on the same links as your favourite golf legends - whether you're a beginner or a seasoned golfer, this is a trip you won't forget.

Hitting out of bunker, Gesney Hill Monkwise Golf

About Golf in Britain

Golf was invented in Scotland around the 15th century, and it's now one of the most popular sports in the world.

About Golf in Britain
Golfer

10 best British golf courses

Fancy a round? What better way to relax than with a game at one of Britain’s great golf courses? Here are 10 of the best.

10 best British golf courses
Playing shot from bunker, Muirfield, Scotland

Famous courses

Britain is home to some of the world's most famous golf courses: St Andrews, Royal Liverpool, Muirfield, they're all here and you don't want to miss them!

Famous courses
Lee Westwood (GB) at the Open Championships

Top golfing events

Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world, and Britain stages some of the world's top golfing events. Come to Britain and you can be a part of them!

Top golfing events
Hever Castle, Kent

Courses to play

It's not just the world's top golfers that get to play in Britain's best courses - you can too! Find out how and where you can have an unforgettable golfing experience.

Courses to play
Pennard Golf Course

Top 10 celebrity golf courses in Wales

There are over 200 golf courses in Wales, and in each and every one you’ll find golf as it should be: uncrowded courses in splendid scenery with accessible tee times and green fees that are great value for money.

Top 10 celebrity golf courses in Wales
The Celtic Manor Resort course, Newport

The original 13 rules of Golf

The original 13 rules of Golf were written by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1744 for the annual Edinburgh Silver Cup. The rules of the game have changed since then, but were adapted from these.

The original 13 rules of Golf
Golfer driving with the Old course Royal and Ancient in the background, St Andrews

Golfing Britain

Whether you're seeking help from a legend to get your handicap down or in the mood for a thwack around a coastal classic course, Britain is the place to be.

Golfing Britain
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