2025 Finalists
With nearly 50 courses in the running across 11 categories, we’re delighted to announce our finalists for the 2025 Golf Course Awards.
Ireland: Golf Course of the Year
Recognising the Irish courses offering the most exceptional overall experience, on and off the course. All our finalists have evidenced strong recent success, with a focus on design, conditioning and aesthetics, as well as innovation and accessibility.
Affordable Excellence Award
Awarded to the golf course that best exemplifies exceptional quality, service, and overall playing experience, while maintaining a peak-time visitor green fee of £100 or less. Finalists will demonstrate how they deliver excellence without exclusivity, offering impressive course standards, customer experience, and innovation at an accessible price point. Judges will look for thoughtful approaches to value, community engagement, and overall member or visitor satisfaction.
Scotland: Golf Course of the Year
Recognising the Scottish courses offering the most exceptional overall experience, on and off the course. All our finalists have evidenced strong recent success, with a focus on design, conditioning and aesthetics, as well as innovation and accessibility.
Members Club
Awarded to the golf club that delivers the most outstanding overall experience for its members. Finalists will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence across all aspects of club life — from facilities and service to community engagement, innovation, and long-term sustainability. This award celebrates clubs that go above and beyond to create a thriving, inclusive, and forward-thinking membership environment.
Golf Resort of the Year
Awarded to the course and resort that offers the most unique and memorable playing experience, with a resort that both complements and elevates the overall golfing experience. This award celebrates resort courses that seamlessly blend natural beauty, top-notch course design, and unparalleled hospitality to create memorable experiences for golfers and resort guests alike.
Indoor Golf Venue of the Year
Awarded to the most innovative and inclusive indoor golf facility in the UK & Ireland. Eligible facilities include golf course practice facilities, indoor simulator venues or instruction centres.
Junior Golf Programme of the Year
Recognising the golf courses that have developed the most exceptional junior programmes. Each of our finalists are fully committed to inspiring, educating and empowering young golfers to develop their skills on and off the course.
Sustainability Award
Recognising the golf courses that are most committed to responsible stewardship of their natural resources. All our finalists have delivered successful, often pioneering initiatives across a range of environmental criteria.
Short Course of the Year
Recognising the most forward-thinking short courses, all our finalists reflect the very best alternatives to a full-length 18 hole course. Each of our finalists can boast a spectacular course, showcasing a more accessible, but equally exceptional golfing experience.
Wales: Golf Course of the Year
Recognising the Welsh courses offering the most exceptional overall experience, on and off the course. All our finalists have evidenced strong recent success, with a focus on design, conditioning and aesthetics, as well as innovation and accessibility.
England: Golf Course of the Year
Recognising the English courses offering the most exceptional overall experience, on and off the course. All our finalists have evidenced strong recent success, with a focus on design, conditioning and aesthetics, as well as innovation and accessibility.
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