Newark Golf Club

Newark Golf Club, founded in 1901, is a mature parkland track in the quiet countryside of Coddington, right on the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire border. Expect a relaxed round through established trees and gently rolling ground, with plenty of shape in the holes to keep you thinking. It's a friendly test rather than a brute, so it suits mixed-ability groups, mid-handicappers and anyone who wants a traditional day out without feeling beaten up by the card.

You'll need to plot your way around in places, especially when the tree-lined fairways start to tighten, but it's the sort of course where sensible course management is rewarded. Conditions are typically strong for a parkland venue, with tidy presentation and true greens when they're running well, so it's a good shout for a confidence-boosting round on a short break.

As a base for a Nottinghamshire golf weekend, Newark sits in a handy spot. Norwood Park Golf Course in Southwell, Sherwood Forest Golf Club in Mansfield and Rufford Park Golf and Country Club are all within easy reach, giving you a good mix of parkland and a sterner inland test. That makes it simple to build a varied itinerary without spending half the trip in the car.

Who is this for?
Golfers after a calm, traditional parkland round in the East Midlands, with a few quality options nearby for a multi-course break.

Who is it best for?
Societies and mid-handicappers who want a well-presented course in a quiet setting, plus groups planning a Nottinghamshire long weekend and looking for a solid, no-fuss round alongside tougher venues.