Intermediate golf courses
These courses publish slope ratings from 120 to 129 (or equivalent length-and-par profiles where slope isn't published). That's enough teeth to reward good course management, without the forced carries and penal rough of a championship test. If you're breaking 100 regularly and want to be stretched, this is the band to play.
Every listing shows the real scorecard, green fees and amenities from the course's published data, so you can judge the challenge hole by hole before you play.
Abbeydale
Abbey Hill
Aberdare
Abergele
Championship at Aldeburgh Golf Club
Church at Aldenham Golf & Country Club
Aldersey Green
Aldwickbury Park
Alnwick Castle
Alsager
Alyth
Ansty
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- Aberdeen City7
- Aberdeenshire14
- Angus9
- Argyll and Bute5
- City of Edinburgh6
- Clackmannanshire4
- Dumfries and Galloway15
- East Ayrshire3
- East Dunbartonshire11
- East Lothian13
- East Renfrewshire6
- Falkirk4
- Fife20
- Glasgow City6
- Midlothian3
- Moray9
- North Ayrshire3
- North Lanarkshire10
- Perth and Kinross16
- Renfrewshire9
- South Ayrshire4
- South Lanarkshire16
- The Highlands12
- The Scottish Borders12
- West Dunbartonshire3
- West Lothian7
Frequently asked questions
What does "intermediate" mean here?
A published slope rating from 120 to 129: measurably harder than neutral (113) but short of championship territory. Where slope isn't published we use par, yardage and layout type instead.
Can a beginner play an intermediate course?
Yes. From forward tees most intermediate courses are enjoyable for improving golfers. Expect to lose a few more balls than on a beginner-friendly layout.
How do I know if I'm ready to move up?
If you're consistently scoring under ~100 on beginner-friendly courses, an intermediate course will stretch you without ruining the day.