Golf is an increasingly popular sport in England, with the UK home to the highest number of registered golf courses in Europe totalling 1,872.
But for golf enthusiasts living with hearing impairments, an enjoyable day on the green can sometimes be overshadowed by excessive wind that causes troubling background noise related to their hearing aids.
Below, Katie Ogden, Training Manager of ReSound North-West Europe, has compiled a list of the golf courses in the UK that have the lowest MPH wind speeds, whilst urging avid golfers to also consider the game-changing ReSound One Hearing Aid, which features a unique design that reduces wind noise for lovers of the great outdoors.
1. West Sussex Golf Club, West Sussex, England
Wind Speed:
- 4.5 mph at a 10m elevation
- 5.3 mph at a 30m elevation
- 5.9 mph at a 45m elevation
Topping the table as the golf course with the least wind and therefore the most minimal background noise is West Sussex Golf Club. The scenic course with a backdrop of the Sussex Downs dates back to 1931, and is one of the most natural courses in England, with a terrain of heather and pine.
2. The Royal St George’s Golf Club, Sandwich, Kent, England
Wind Speed:
- 4.8 mph at a 10m elevation
- 5.6 mph at a 30m elevation
- 6.2 mph at a 45m elevation
Following closely behind as the second course with the least wind noise is The Royal St George’s Golf Club. The renowned course has stunning coastal views of the Kent shoreline and was the first English course to host the Open Championship, the 149th Open.
3. Woodhall Spa Golf Club, Lincolnshire, England
Wind Speed:
- 4.9 mph at a 10m elevation
- 5.7 mph at a 30m elevation
- 6.2 mph at a 45m elevation
Woodhall Spa Golf Club in Lincolnshire emerges as the third least blustery course for a round of golf. Founded in 1891 and voted the 54th best green in the world, the heathland course has been extensively refurbished to an impeccable standard by architect Tom Doak.
4. Royal Cinque Ports, Kent, England
Wind Speed:
- 5.1 mph at a 10m elevation
- 5.9 mph at a 30m elevation
- 6.5 mph at a 45m elevation
Securing itself in fourth place with only a moderate breeze is the 18-hole links golf course Royal Cinque Ports. Boasting large sand dunes, undulating fairways and views of the southeastern coastline, golfers can enjoy a round of golf with minimal wind noise.
5. Kingsbarns Golf Links, Kingsbarns, Scotland
Wind Speed:
- 5.3 mph at a 10m elevation
- 6.2 mph at a 30m elevation
- 6.9 mph at a 45m elevation
The traditional Scottish golf links Kingsbarns takes fifth place as the least gusty golf course for playing a round on the green. Known to be one of the most picturesque courses in the UK, it runs along 1.8 miles of shoreline near St Andrews and has tight greens, undulating fairways and incredible views.
6. St Andrews Links, St Andrews, Scotland
Wind Speed:
- 5.3 mph at a 10m elevation
- 6.2 mph at a 30m elevation
- 6.9 mph at a 45m elevation
Sharing a joint fifth place with their neighbours down the coastline, Kingsbarns is St Andrews Old Course. The iconic course is the oldest in the world and has been around since the 15th century, boasting panoramic views of the town of St Andrews and its scenic coastline.
7. Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
Wind Speed:
- 5.6 mph at a 10m elevation
- 6.4 mph at a 30m elevation
- 7 mph at a 45m elevation
The sixth golfing course without turbulent wind is the Royal Birkdale. Voted the number one golf club in England, the challenging course has been home to a variety of championships and tournaments, including Open Championships, Ryder Cups, Women’s British Opens, Senior Opens, and Amateur Championships.
8. Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus, Scotland
Wind Speed:
- 5.9 mph at a 10m elevation
- 6.7 mph at a 30m elevation
- 7.4 mph at a 45m elevation
Carnoustie Golf Links lands in seventh place on the list as one of the best golf courses for minimal wind noise. Frequently hosting the British Open Championship, the golf links is home to four iconic courses, the Championship Course (known to be one of the hardest in the world), the Burnside Course, Buddon Links Course and the Nestie.
9. Trump Turnberry Golf Course, Turnberry, Scotland
Wind Speed:
- 7 mph at a 10m elevation
- 7.8 mph at a 30m elevation
- 8.4 mph at a 45m elevation
Taking final place on the list for a day of golfing without the downside of gale-force winds is the famous Trump Turnberry Golf Course. The resort boasts two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course that features spectacular views of the stunning coastline and iconic lighthouse.
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