Our take

Two very different tests share the same 465 acres near Leamington Spa, and the Earls is the one that will stretch you.

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How it plays

What you are actually facing

18holes
72par
6yards
102mof climb
10water hazards

The walk. Moderate. 102 metres of climb over the round.

The wind. The wind is usually south-westerly, averaging 13 km/h, gusting to 42. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.

The water. 10 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.

The design. Karl Litten.

The holes that will cost you. The 4th, the 10th and the 18th. The 10th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.

Hole by hole — how we would play it
1
440 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
2
184 yards — plays like 194, uphill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
3
386 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
4
611 yards — flat
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
5
432 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
6
504 yards — flat
reachable in two — go for it
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
7
397 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
8
148 yards — plays like 143, flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
9
418 yards — plays like 404, downhill
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
10
575 yards — plays like 593, uphill
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
11
394 yards — plays like 389, flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
12
258 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
13
148 yards — plays like 139, downhill
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Crosswind — allow for drift
14
337 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Crosswind — allow for drift
15
384 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
16
435 yards — flat
driver and a short-iron — take the trouble on only if the line is clean
Downwind — take less
17
134 yards — flat
one-shotter — club for the effective number, not the card
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer
18
575 yards — plays like 553, downhill
three-shot hole — position over power
Into the wind — club up, it plays longer

Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.

WHERE TO STAY

Places to stay while you play The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club (Kings & Earls Courses)

Base yourself near the course — every venue here includes The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club (Kings & Earls Courses) in your golf holiday.

This course2 places to stay

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Venue details checked by the Golf Planet Holidays specialist team · Updated June 2026

Frequently asked questions

Golf holidays in United Kingdom — answers to the questions our golfers ask most.

Where should I play in the United Kingdom?

From challenging links to impressive parkland courses, the UK has it all. Tell us your dream golf holiday scenario.

It is easy to get around the United Kingdom?

Yes, getting around the UK for golf is very straightforward. Self-driving is the most popular choice — the motorway network connects major cities and virtually all golf courses have excellent road access. For Scotland, flights from London to Edinburgh or Glasgow take around 90 minutes, or take the scenic East Coast Main Line overnight. In England, most golf regions — Surrey heathland, Kent links, Yorkshire moorland — are within 2-3 hours of London. We include all transfers in our UK packages and can advise on the best travel approach for your group.

Is the United Kingdom good for groups?

Yes. There are plenty of great options if you are going away with your golfing friends.

What about if I am looking for somewhere special in the United Kingdom?

We offer superb hotels all around the United Kingdom, ideal if you wish to combine high levels of comfort with great golf courses.

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Our golf holidays are arranged ground-only — hotel, golf and transfers. You can add flights through us, and those flights are ATOL protected as part of your booking.

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