Golf courses near Lincoln
We list 12 golf courses within 25 km of Lincoln, including 4 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes. 75% have a website listed.
Of the seven courses near Lincoln with a known hole count, four have 18 holes and one has 9, while two are venues with more than one course, at 36 and 45 holes. For the other five the number of holes is not known.
Carholme Golf Club (Lincoln) lies 2.0 km from the centre and is the only venue within 5 km. All 12 venues within 25 km are shown, the farthest 24 km away, and none is recorded as links. Lincolnshire holds 11 of them and Nottinghamshire 1.
Carholme Golf Club gives 1906 as its founding year and Market Rasen Golf Club 1912. Two courses are called parkland by their clubs, one heathland. Tom Doak is the one designer named.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 4 | 33% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 8% |
| 36 holes or more | 2 | 17% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 42% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 2 |
| Heathland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 3 of the 12 courses.
Distance from the centre of Lincoln
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottergate Golf Club | 18 | 9.0 km | ||
| Blankney Golf Club | 14 km | |||
| Lincoln Golf Club | 15 km | |||
| Market Rasen Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1912 | 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carholme Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1906 | 2.0 km |
| Market Rasen Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1912 | 23 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 2 of the 12 courses.
The 12 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carholme Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 2.0 km |
| Bracken Hill Golf Course | 6.5 km | ||
| Lincoln Golf Centre | 9 | 8.2 km | |
| Pottergate Golf Club | 18 | 9.0 km | |
| Welton Manor Golf Centre | 10 km | ||
| Blankney Golf Club | 14 km | ||
| Lincoln Golf Club | 15 km | ||
| Millfield Golf Complex | 45 | 16 km | |
| RAF Cranwell Golf Course | 21 km | ||
| Newark Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 21 km |
| Market Rasen Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 23 km |
| The National Golf Centre (Woodhall Spa) | 36 | 73 | 24 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 Lincoln?
- 12 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Lincoln. 4 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Lincoln?
- Carholme Golf Club, about 2.0 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Lincoln?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Lincoln?
- 4 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Pottergate Golf Club, Blankney Golf Club and Lincoln Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Lincoln?
- Among the 2 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Carholme Golf Club dates back to 1906, followed by Market Rasen Golf Club (1912).
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