Golf Society Trips to England
A four time Ryder Cup host, resorts with three courses on one site, and a hotel bar made for the prize giving. England does the stay and play society trip better than anywhere, with everything in one place and a single price per head.
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Who this trip suits
A society trip lives or dies on logistics, and England solves them. The best venues are stay and play resorts where two or three courses, the hotel, the dining and a function room for the prize giving sit on one site, so a society of twelve or forty plays, eats and sleeps without a transfer in sight. The Belfry, Forest of Arden and Slaley Hall are built for exactly this, with group rates, a tee sheet that can absorb a big booking, and a bar that has seen a thousand society dinners.
It suits the organizer who wants the budget settled and the day run smoothly. A society can split across two courses, run a Stableford and a team event, and have the whole group back in the same bar by evening. We arrange the golf, the rooms, the meals and the competition as one package, with a single clear price per head and a free organizer place on the larger bookings where the venues allow it.
The venues to build it around
- The Belfry, Brabazon. The spiritual home of the society trip and the only venue to host the Ryder Cup four times, with the famous tenth and eighteenth on the Brabazon, plus the PGA National and the Derby on the same estate. A hotel, several bars and a function room make it the complete society resort.
- Forest of Arden. A Warwickshire resort with two parkland courses, the Arden a former European Tour host, polished for stay and play and ideal for a two night, three round society itinerary close to Birmingham.
- Slaley Hall. Northumberland's "Augusta of the North", a hotel and spa resort with two contrasting courses set in a thousand acres, a scenic and peaceful choice for a society that wants the golf and the getaway.
- Woburn. Three superb heathland courses through Bedfordshire pine and a long tournament pedigree, a society favorite for the quality of the golf and the variety across the estate.
- The Grove. A polished Hertfordshire parkland and former WGC and British Masters host close to London, with a five star hotel for a society that wants a premium short break.
Venue facts verified June 2026. Stay and play package rates change by season and group size, so always confirm the current price directly before booking. See the wider picture in our best golf courses in England list and our best heathland courses guide.
A sample two night structure
| Day | Golf | The day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive and afternoon round | Check in to the resort, an afternoon round on the second course as a warm up, and a relaxed group dinner. |
| Day 2 | The marquee course | The headline round, the Brabazon or the estate's best, with a society Stableford and a team event, then the prize giving over dinner. |
| Day 3 | Final round, then home | A relaxed final eighteen before checkout, lunch, and home by evening. Two nights, three rounds, everything settled to the head. |
Indicative package range
| Package level | Per head, indicative | What it tends to include |
|---|---|---|
| Value | From around 250 to 400 GBP | A two night, three round stay and play at a strong parkland resort, dinner, bed and breakfast and a society competition. Shoulder season pricing. |
| Premium | Around 450 to 700 GBP | A marquee resort such as The Belfry or Woburn, the headline course, prime summer tee times, the prize giving dinner and a function room. |
| Luxury | 750 GBP and up | A five star base such as The Grove, the best tee times, fine dining and a fully run competition, with the organizer's place often free on larger groups. |
Best time to book. Summer weekends at the marquee resorts go early, so book four to six months ahead, more for a large society. Book single tee times through our tee time partners, or arrange the resort through our recommended resorts. For the full society package, send the brief below.
Plan your England golf society trip
Tell us when you want to travel and how many are in the society. One concierge replies within a working day with a hand built stay and play, priced to the head, with the competition and the prize giving arranged, and no obligation.
England golf society trip questions
Which English resorts are best for a golf society trip?
The Belfry is the classic society venue, with three courses headed by the Brabazon, the only course to host the Ryder Cup four times, plus a hotel and bars built for groups. Forest of Arden offers two parkland courses and a polished stay and play, while Slaley Hall in Northumberland pairs two courses with a hotel and spa. All three suit a society that wants golf and lodging in one place.
How much does a golf society trip to England cost?
As a guide, indicative 2026 prices run from around 250 GBP per head for a value two night, three round stay and play up to 700 GBP and beyond for a premium package at a marquee resort, excluding travel. Stay and play rates bundle rooms, meals and golf, so always confirm the current package directly before booking.
When is the best time for a golf society trip in England?
May to September is the prime window, the driest and longest lit, with the resort courses at their best. April and October offer good value and quieter tee sheets. English weather is changeable, so build in a little flexibility and pack for a passing shower whenever you travel.
Do English golf resorts offer society and group rates?
Yes. Most stay and play resorts offer society packages with group green fee rates, multi round deals and a function room for the prize giving, and many include a free place for the organizer on larger bookings. We arrange the golf, the rooms and the dinner as one costed package per head.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Venue facts verified June 2026; indicative 2026 stay and play ranges from published resort packages. Last reviewed June 2026.