{"id":946503,"date":"2026-05-08T17:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/946503\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T17:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:11:21","slug":"the-most-improved-english-golf-courses-to-play-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/946503\/","title":{"rendered":"The most improved English golf courses to play in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\tWhether you’re the world’s top ranked player or someone just starting out in the sport, all golfers are united in that they would love to get better at this magical game.<\/p>\n

\tSome of us work\u00a0tirelessly to improve, undergoing lessons and spending many a practice hour at the range. And the same should be said of the courses we play too.<\/p>\n

\tLike any industry, standing still is rarely advisable, with venues across the country taking measures to enhance the experience they can offer to both members and visitors.<\/p>\n

\tSometimes it’s the result of fresh investment, different leadership with new ideas, or even a decent climate helping to provide superb course conditions, but there are numerous places out there that have made significant strides in recent years to deliver something special.<\/p>\n

\tBut where can you find them? The Golfshake Course Section<\/a> and its reviews number in the hundreds of thousands, making it an invaluable resource for golfers searching for new places to visit.<\/p>\n

\tWe have compared ratings from 2023 with the averages in 2025 to discover the locations in England that have recorded the most substantial improvements in reputation during that time – making them appealing options to consider playing this year.<\/p>\n

\tIt’s clear that other golfers believe that these courses are now worth visiting even more so than they were before!<\/p>\n

\tBransford Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Bransford<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Worcester, Worcestershire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.96<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a02.63<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.63<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +2.00<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“This is a real test of all your golfing abilities and is in amazing condition given the weather. Well worth a visit.”<\/p>\n

\tBrentwood Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Brentwood, Essex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.83<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.31<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.35<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +1.03<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Course in great condition, had great weather which helps, very welcoming, will play again.”<\/p>\n

\tCollingtree Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Collingtree, Northamptonshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.95<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.70<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.67<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.97<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great condition, especially the greens, with some memorable holes.”<\/p>\n

\tCookridge Hall Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Cookridge, West Yorkshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.74<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.40<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.33<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.93<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Always a pleasure to play. Greens were incredibly well kept for the time of year.”<\/p>\n

\tSandhill Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Little Houghton, South Yorkshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.84<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.21<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.10<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.89<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“This course provides excellent value for money. It was in terrific condition and provides a variety of challenges. Suitable for all standards but be on your game or it may bite. Greens ran true and at a nice pace. Some blind shots, some up, some down and sloping fairways mean one has to concentrate. Not a poor hole on the course. Friendly staff in the pro shop and clubhouse, with decent drinks available. The members and regulars were very friendly and helpful. This is much better than many more expensive places in the area.”<\/p>\n

\tRoyston Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Royston\"<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Royston, Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.89<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.50<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.38<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.88<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Very nice course in Hertfordshire countryside with lovely views, it would play very differently in windy conditions.”<\/p>\n

\tNorwood Park Golf Centre<\/p>\n

\t\"Norwood<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Southwell, Nottinghamshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.03<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.42<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.25<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.83<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great course. Fabulous layout and a challenge for all levels. Friendly welcome from staff and locals alike.”<\/p>\n

\tWhittlebury Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Towcester, Northamptonshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.05<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.69<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.81<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“This course has matured very nicely (since I first played it) and was a pleasure to play. The fairways and greens were really good. Some challenging holes too where you need to think carefully about shot selection. It wasn’t busy either which was a bonus.”<\/p>\n

\tBramshott Hill Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Dibden, Hampshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.73<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.31<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.08<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.77<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great course, twice I have played here and got under 100, really good course for people just starting out in golf, good value for money, pro shop is very good and just really like playing here and will be back as soon as possible.”<\/p>\n

\tCold Ashby Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Cold Ashby, Northamptonshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.87<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.56<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.31<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.76<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Very cool golf course. Very difficult despite the short distance due to the sloped lies. Really enjoyed the par 3 third hole with a very, very elevated tee shot.”<\/p>\n

\tHobbs Cross Golf Centre<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Epping, Essex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.23<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.80<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.70<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Brilliant value for money. Probably the best course around London I’ve played for under \u00a325 for 18 holes. The course was in excellent condition too. Even better condition than some \u00a390 a round courses I’d played recently. Easy course to get around and great if you want to play 9 or 18.”<\/p>\n

\tWest Malling Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"West<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Maidstone, Kent<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.82<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.50<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.17<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.67<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“The greens were in immaculate condition and some of the best I’ve played on, which definitely made it worth the \u00a360 on a Friday morning. Some fairways were slightly patchy, but most were in great condition. It wasn’t a particularly challenging course and more of a scorer’s course, but it was certainly a beautiful course.”<\/p>\n

\tThorpe Wood Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Peterborough, Cambridgeshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.12<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.05<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.70<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.65<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“This venue is excellent for a public pay and play course. The condition, facilities, clubhouse, shop and staff are all first class. The greens were in great condition as were the bunkers, tees and fairways. Very impressed and great value for money too. Made this visit extremely enjoyable. Also helped to have nice weather. Very happy to recommend. Will definitely be back.”<\/p>\n

\tThe Burstead Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Little Burstead, Essex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.99<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.79<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.43<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.64<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Always love coming to this course, seems to get better every time we come here, from tee boxes to greens all excellent, credit to green staff especially after our dry summer, interesting holes and flat for my aging bones but still a good test. Clubhouse, food, staff all great, members very friendly. This is one of a few clubs I will consider joining when I retire.”<\/p>\n

\tThe Manor Golf Club, Kingstone<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Kingstone, Staffordshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.32<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.25<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.88<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.63<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Course keeps getting better, beautiful greens.”<\/p>\n

\tPortal Golf & Spa Resort<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Tarporley, Cheshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.91<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.55<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.15<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.60<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great course. Good mixture of styles of hole to challenge all golfers. Good food in the club =house as well.”<\/p>\n

\tThe Drift<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Leatherhead, Surrey<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.10<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.67<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.25<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.58<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0Very enjoyable day out. Course is a good mix of challenging, forgiving and interesting. Some really good holes. Good option in the area for visiting golfers. Would happily go again.”<\/p>\n

\tHever Castle Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Hever, Kent<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.98<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.64<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.20<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.56<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Beautiful course. Great challenging course with picturesque holes especially around the turn. Greens are slick but true and you need to be on the right side to get a good chance to score.”<\/p>\n

\tMorley Hayes Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Morley, Derbyshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.98<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.83<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.39<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.56<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Course was perfect, playing conditions and well maintained greens made the difference.”<\/p>\n

\tWhitefields Golf Course<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Rugby, Warwickshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.95<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.75<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.30<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.55<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Have played here a few times, very enjoyable golf course with a nice layout. Particularly like the long par 4 around Draycote Water on the back 9!”<\/p>\n

\tHadden Hill Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Didcot, Oxfordshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.92<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.08<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.63<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.54<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Great course for a beginner. For someone who hasn\u2019t played for 25 years, it was a great experience. Friendly staff who were so welcoming, great facilities. Would recommend.”<\/p>\n

\tThe Warwickshire Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Warwick, Warwickshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.31<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.96<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.54<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Great course. A very challenging course with a great layout. In fantastic condition one of the best I have ever played.”<\/p>\n

\tWensum Valley Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Norwich, Norfolk<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.87<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.71<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.25<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.54<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Lovely course in good condition. Played the Wensum Course with the water adding a real challenge. Very enjoyable round and nice to relax in the bar afterwards.”<\/p>\n

\tTylney Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Basingstoke, Hampshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.25<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.31<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.83<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.52<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Drying out well, ball running on the fairways and fast greens a delight to play! Varied course with challenging greens in quiet Hampshire countryside.”<\/p>\n

\tStonebridge Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Stonebridge<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Meriden, Warwickshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating: 3.86<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.39<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a03.91<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.52<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Fantastic golf course, well maintained and managed, with golf strategy required.”<\/p>\n

\tStaining Lodge Golf Course<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Staining, Lancashire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.78<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.86<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.38<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.52<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great course in fantastic condition with wide fairways and great greens, sat on the patio with a beer afterwards watching groups teeing off on the 10th tee.”<\/p>\n

\tCherry Lodge Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Westerham, Kent<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.81<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.00<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.50<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Fantastic golf club, excellent value for money. The greens staff do a fantastic job to keep this course looking and playing to a high standard.”<\/p>\n

\tLeeds Golf Centre<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Leeds, West Yorkshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.86<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.75<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.25<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.50<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Best course in Leeds in my opinion. Great practice facilities, great course, great staff, great food, and for the money you pay, well worth it, shame my golf wasn\u2019t as good but can\u2019t wait to play again.”<\/p>\n

\tRochester & Cobham Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Rochester, Kent<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.57<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.44<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.92<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.48<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“A super course and facilities – well worth a visit and it is easy to understand why it has the reputation that it does.”<\/p>\n

\tThe Shropshire<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Telford, Shropshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.29<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.04<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.46<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Course in wonderful condition, greens perfect, as were bunkers.”<\/p>\n

\tCheshunt Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Cheshunt, Hertfordshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.71<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.50<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a03.92<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.42<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Lovely course, good challenge, easy to navigate and in great condition for spring. Will definitely play again.”<\/p>\n

\tMardyke Valley Golf Centre<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0South Ockendon, Essex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.75<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.54<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a03.95<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.41<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Course is in great condition at the moment. Will be returning very soon.”<\/p>\n

\tBowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Calne, Wiltshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.48<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.90<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.30<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.40<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“A great round, despite the recent weather, the course was in superb condition. A very enjoyable round and great pace of play.”<\/p>\n

\tHawkstone Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Shrewsbury, Shropshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.30<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.10<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.40<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Very nice course, could well be worth an overnight stay for both courses if the other course is as good as the Championship layout.”<\/p>\n

\tShooters Hill Golf Club<\/p>\n

\t\"Shooters<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Shooters Hill, London<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.95<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.00<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.40<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.40<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Course looking good. It has dried out very well from the months of wet weather, the greens are coming on nicely and are quick and true but will get better. Trees and ditches are all there to make life tricky if you are off line.”<\/p>\n

\tCumberwell Park Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.45<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.43<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.80<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.37<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“A superb venue, extremely friendly and helpful staff. The course and facilities are second to none and I can highly recommend a visit to this superb course.”<\/p>\n

\tMount Pleasant Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Henlow, Bedfordshire<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a03.94<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.71<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.08<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.37<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Not played in years – nicely matured course with a lovely layout, friendly staff, good value and easy to book system.”<\/p>\n

\tBarnham Broom Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Barnham Broom, Norfolk<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.30<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.14<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.36<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“Great character, holes\/doglegs in both directions,\u00a0 use of high tees, excellent greens, overall course well maintained, good food and accommodations.”<\/p>\n

\tSharpley Golf Centre<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Seaham, County Durham<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.46<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a03.79<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.13<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.34<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment: “Lovely course. Haven’t played for a while, but as good as ever. Great hole selection, great clubhouse and a great day out.”<\/p>\n

\tAbridge Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Abridge, Essex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.20<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.00<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.33<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.33<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“This club never fails to impress. The course is superb, the food is excellent and all the staff are very friendly and welcoming.”<\/p>\n

\tEast Brighton Golf Club<\/p>\n

\tLocation:\u00a0Brighton, East Sussex<\/p>\n

\tGolfshake Rating:\u00a04.14<\/a><\/p>\n

\tAverage 2023 Rating:\u00a04.19<\/p>\n

\tAverage 2025 Rating:\u00a04.50<\/p>\n

\tImprovement: +0.31<\/p>\n

\tReview Comment:\u00a0“First time playing East Brighton and what a great course it is. Challenging up and down with amazing views over the coast and downs.”<\/p>\n

\tWhich of these golf courses are you most likely to play this year? Perhaps you have already experienced several of them before. We’d love to hear about the venues you have visited that have made positive improvements in recent seasons as destinations nationwide seek to find that edge on their local competition.<\/p>\n

Kieran Clark<\/a> is the Digital Editor of Golfshake. He oversees editorial content, community engagement, forums, and social media channels. A lifelong golfer from the Isle of Bute in Scotland who has now lived in St Andrews for a decade, he began playing at the age of five and maintains a passion for exploring courses, with a particular affection for historic layouts. Kieran regularly contributes in-depth opinion pieces and features, drawing on his enthusiasm for the game and its culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you’re the world’s top ranked player or someone just starting out in the sport, all golfers are…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":946504,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4106],"tags":[2826,113435,113436,4366,113434,98782,79,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-946503","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-golf","8":"tag-golf","9":"tag-golf-course-content","10":"tag-golf-course-reviews","11":"tag-golf-news","12":"tag-golf-story","13":"tag-golf-travel","14":"tag-sports","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116540073370526733","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=946503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/946503\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/946504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=946503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=946503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=946503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}