Serlby Park

Serlby Park sits on the Nottinghamshire-Yorkshire border, in the kind of quietly rural English countryside that tends to get overshadowed by its busier neighbours. The Doncaster postcode places it near the southern edge of South Yorkshire, but the NTT designation roots it firmly in Nottinghamshire — a county with a modest but genuine golfing tradition, from the heathland tracks around Nottingham to the varied parkland layouts scattered across the Dsherwood fringe and the Trent Valley.

A par 68 over 18 holes marks this out as a shorter, tighter test — the kind of course where positional play and course management matter more than raw distance. These layouts often reward local knowledge and a deft short game, and can be surprisingly demanding despite what the card suggests.

Parkland settings in this corner of the East Midlands typically feature mature tree cover, gentle undulation, and a traditional English feel — functional and honest golf rather than spectacle. For members and regulars, that familiarity breeds real affection, and courses like this form the quiet backbone of the British game.