UK & IRELAND RANKINGS
In nearly every corner of the UK and Ireland you will find somewhere where you can both stay and play golf. The choice ranges from the humble dormy house to the grandest of five-star resorts, with options in between to suit all tastes, preferences and budgets.
The real thrill of the stay and play golf break is being able to practically tumble out of bed on to the 1st tee. For this feature, we have scoured the length and breadth of the country in our quest to pick out what we believe are the 50 best places for golfers to stay and play within these shores, with the emphasis on mid- to large-scale resorts both famous and perhaps less well known.
Some of our most renowned golf hotels have been on the map for nearly a hundred years, or more; others only opened this century; others still have been investing heavily in major upgrades to hotel, course or both in the quest to better their facilities. Some boast world-famous layouts that rank highly in our biennial UK and Ireland Top 100 Courses list; some offer accommodation of the very highest standard; others offer amazing dining experiences, a wide range of additional activities or superb health and
