Wergs Golf Club

Wergs Golf Club sits on the outskirts of Brewood and is a proper 18-hole affair that's been around since 1894. The course sprawls across 140 acres with a decent mix of parkland holes and tree-lined fairways that'll keep your drives honest. It's open to visitors and societies, though you'll want to ring ahead to check availability and sort green fees - they do day passes and you can usually book a round without membership drama.

If you're a golfer with a few days to kill in Staffordshire, this is worth your time. The layout punishes wild shots but rewards decent course management, and the condition is generally well-maintained without feeling fussy about it. The back nine winds through some lovely terrain that makes you forget you're near the Black Country proper. Non-members should expect to pay somewhere in the region of 40-60 quid for a round depending on the day.

The clubhouse is functional rather than fancy - decent tea and a bar where you can actually sit without being hassled. Allow four and a half hours for a round, maybe five if the course is busy. Families with junior golfers might find the junior academy interesting, but this isn't a par-3 pitch-and-putt situation. If you're staying at Oakland Holiday Park just down the road, you're well-positioned for a morning or afternoon round without much travel. It won't blow your mind, but on a decent day it's solid golf in honest countryside.