An introduction to GolfingGuides.net

With the recent explosion in the number of new golf courses all of which seem to claim that they are " the finest in X or Y region" and that they are all "championship courses" - whatever that may mean - we felt that an objective and independent assessment of the finest accessible courses was well overdue.

Designed to appeal to those golfers who are happy to explore new areas in their love of the game, Golfingguides.net shows you wonderful clubs each of which, we believe, is a delight to play. Whether you are researching a golf holiday, arranging a Society day, or simply dreaming of distant fairways, we are confident that any of the courses featured here is representative of the great traditions of Golf. They all present a fair and testing challenge, a courteous welcome to visitors and the opportunity to savour beautiful scenery. Qualification demands that the courses are exceptional, that they welcome visitors and that the green fee represents value for money. We review the list every year; adding more courses if they deserve it and removing any whose standards have slipped. The information supplied is concise and relevant with superb photographs to give you a feel for the course and a commentary written by people who know the courses well.

Our judging panel is made up of leading writers and photographers from within the Golf industry, every course has been visited anonymously and we accept no financial inducements - unlike other sites, these courses do not have to pay for their inclusion, they appear here on merit so you can be sure of the impartiality of our selection.

Yours in golf,
The Golfing Guides Team