Golf courses near Shrewsbury
We list 12 golf courses within 25 km of Shrewsbury, including 8 with 18 holes. 92% have a website listed.
Club websites give a founding year for 3 of the 12 venues near Shrewsbury: Shrewsbury Golf Club (Condover) in 1891, Church Stretton Golf Club (All Stretton) in 1898 and Llanymynech Golf Course (Pant) in 1933.
Meole Brace Golf Course (Shrewsbury) is nearest at 1.7 km, with Shrewsbury Golf Club following at 6.5 km and Arscott (Hanwood) just beyond. Shropshire accounts for the largest group of venues, with Telford and Wrekin next, and one venue, in Powys, lies across the border in Wales.
Where a hole count is known, 18-hole courses are the usual size, with one course recorded at 12 holes. Club sites for 6 venues say visitors are welcome, and the two that state a course type both say parkland. Two club sites name James Braid as designer.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 8 | 67% |
| Other (5 to 12 holes) | 1 | 8% |
| Holes not recorded | 3 | 25% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Distance from the centre of Shrewsbury
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Telford and Wrekin | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powys | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Golf Club | 1891 | 6.5 km | ||
| Arscott | 18 | 70 | 7.2 km | |
| Horsehay Village Golf Centre | 18 | 70 | 18 km | |
| Oswestry Golf Course | 18 | 21 km | ||
| Mile End Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 24 km | |
| Llanymynech Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1933 | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Golf Club | 1891 | 6.5 km | ||
| Church Stretton Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 1898 | 18 km |
| Llanymynech Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1933 | 25 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 3 of the 12 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: James Braid (2).
The 12 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meole Brace Golf Course | 12 | 68 | 1.7 km |
| Shrewsbury Golf Club | 6.5 km | ||
| Arscott | 18 | 70 | 7.2 km |
| The Wrekin Golf Club | 16 km | ||
| Church Stretton Golf Club | 18 | 67 | 18 km |
| Horsehay Village Golf Centre | 18 | 70 | 18 km |
| Hawkstone Course | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| Oswestry Golf Course | 18 | 21 km | |
| Telford Hotel And Golf Resort | 18 | 72 | 23 km |
| The Shropshire Golf Centre | 23 km | ||
| Mile End Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 24 km |
| Llanymynech Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 25 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 Shrewsbury?
- 12 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Shrewsbury. 3 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Shrewsbury?
- Meole Brace Golf Course, about 1.7 km from the town centre in a straight line (12-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Shrewsbury?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Shrewsbury?
- 6 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Shrewsbury Golf Club, Arscott and Horsehay Village Golf Centre. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Shrewsbury?
- Among the 3 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Shrewsbury Golf Club dates back to 1891, followed by Church Stretton Golf Club (1898).
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