Golf courses near Chester
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Chester, including 16 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes. 97% have a website listed.
At a glance
42courses within 25 km
30nearest shown here
16with 18 holes
3with 9 holes
11say visitors are welcome
29with a website
1901oldest founding year listed
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 16 | 53% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 10% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 3% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 9 | 30% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 9 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Chester
4Under 5 km
45 to 10 km
910 to 15 km
2515 to 25 km
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire West and Chester | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Flintshire | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wirral | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Wrexham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Halton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 11
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Golf Club | 18 | 1901 | 1.4 km | |
| Eaton Golf Club (Waverton) | 18 | 1993 | 6.6 km | |
| Sandfield Golf Course and Driving Range | 9 | 31 | 7.4 km | |
| Hawarden Golf Club | 18 | 9.8 km | ||
| Helsby Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km | |
| Aldersey Green Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 12 km | |
| Wrexham Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | ||
| Clays Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | ||
| Bromborough Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | ||
| Runcorn Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 1909 | 18 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Golf Club | 18 | 1901 | 1.4 km | |
| Heswall Golf Course | 18 | 1902 | 19 km | |
| Runcorn Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 1909 | 18 km |
| Delamere Forest Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1910 | 16 km |
| Vicars Cross Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1939 | 4.7 km |
| Old Padeswood Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1977 | 14 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 7 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Golf Club | 18 | 1.4 km | |
| Westminster Park Municipal Golf Course | 9 | 27 | 2.0 km |
| Upton-by-Chester Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 2.6 km |
| Vicars Cross Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 4.7 km |
| Fore Golf Course | 5.5 km | ||
| Eaton Golf Club (Waverton) | 18 | 6.6 km | |
| Sandfield Golf Course and Driving Range | 9 | 31 | 7.4 km |
| Hawarden Golf Club | 18 | 9.8 km | |
| Helsby Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Pryors Hayes Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Aldersey Green Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 12 km |
| Ellesmere Port Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Old Padeswood Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 14 km |
| Carden Park Golf Club | 36 | 14 km | |
| Padeswood & Buckley Golf Course | 14 km | ||
| Frodsham Golf Club | 15 km | ||
| Wrexham Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | |
| Clays Golf Club | 18 | 15 km | |
| Eastham Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| Northop Country Park Golf Club | 15 km | ||
| Bromborough Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | |
| Moss Valley Golf Course | 9 | 16 km | |
| Portal Golf and Country Club | 18 | 73 | 16 km |
| Delamere Forest Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 17 km |
| Runcorn Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 18 km |
| Flint Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Heswall Golf Course | 18 | 19 km | |
| Woolton Golf Club | 19 km | ||
| Liverpool Municipal South (Allerton) Golf Course | 27 | 20 km | |
| Mold Golf Club | 21 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Chester?
- 42 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Chester; this page shows the 30 nearest. 8 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Chester?
- Chester Golf Club, about 1.4 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Chester?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Chester?
- 11 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Chester Golf Club, Eaton Golf Club (Waverton) and Sandfield Golf Course and Driving Range. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Chester?
- Among the 7 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Chester Golf Club dates back to 1901, followed by Heswall Golf Course (1902).
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