Lewes Golf Club

I really enjoyed the course and the view.

Played Lewes as a winter course, having not played before, the hope was to find somewhere dry during this unseasonably rubbish weather we are having. Job done! It did everything it had to. No soggy patches, well drained, and it didn't even rain.

Basically it's a nice course, interesting holes, if a little confusingly laid out. Just a little unsure where the next tees where each time. Not a major thing but a little frustrating. I have no doubt on a second visit, you wouldn't even notice.

Unfortunately, no rain and no sogginess couldn't stop the wind. 40mph winds, on top of a cliff makes for a very cold, near links style round of golf. That said, in warmer conditions that would make for a fun game. Can't really blame the course.

They do appear to be doing a fair amount of remedial repair work, so while the greens ran true, there was rough ground around a fair number of greens. Pitch on, no a problem but if, like me you like to use your putter at every opportunity, then could cause an issue. That said, when better than winter to do repair work.

Nice course, give it a go!

Once you have battled your way to Lewes Golf Course (some GPS can be erratic), you will be enthrawlled by spectacular views, you will truly be immersed in nature, you will have a 116 year old golf course giving you a wonderful golf challenge never to be forgotten.

This is a tough course, a very good test for all golfing capabilities, not manicured but the natural landscape gives it its structure, dips, mounds, uphill/ downhill, sloping fairways, some fairly wide, the greens are superb in their shapes/forms & condition. Local knowledge is certainly an advantage as there are lots of blind spots, not knowing what to expect, not knowing the green's ondulation etc...

The course is very well drained as built on chalk, superb natural vegetation & old trees/little forests adding charm & challenge, the views are spectacular: historic Lewes town, the river Ouze, South Downs,Susex Weald, one can see walkers, some sheeps grazing, even a black sheep in adjacent fields, all OOB.

The signage could be improved, there are some criss cross holes and some Par 3s where one has to take care of other golfers teeing off nearby etc. I particularly liked the Par 3s, but the whole course is very, interesting & a 2nd visit will be welcome, but I prefer to wait the sunnier weather as I could well imagine the rain/ wind would make it somewhat less exhilirating.

The Clubhouse is of timber construction, and the layout of the bar, dining room make use of the spectacular views. Lovely terrace as well. The office & bar staff are most welcoming. The service is excellent, so is value for money.

TheProShop is housed in a timber building too. Well stocked and polite service. Nice changing rooms. Very good practice facilities. Adequate parking once you coped with Chapel Hill steep single lane climb (1/4) to the golf course.

Today,(Monday 10th December) was a "Christmas Turkey Shoot", a customary event where some 40 people took part. A very nice mixed crowd, ex-colleagues of TSGer Vince N. who had extended his invite to Adam W. and myself. We had a superb Chrismtas meal. one of the best I had at a golf venue. We all won a prize, whether top or bottom of the Leaderboard, & this was done in reverse order, so the golfer with the least points had 1st choice of nicely wrapped presents. A lovely course & a memorable Christmas game, hope I can join next year's.


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The climb up the single lane road to Lewes GC is one that's well worth taking, because at the top is a golf course with some of the best views in the country. In my humble opinion anyway. The course itself is worth playing on its own merits however, although be prepared for a fair amount of climbing uphill. The fairways are generally fairly generous, but when the wind blows I imagine that you will be grateful for that. The clubhouse was very warm and welcoming, and we were especially thankful for the woman behind the bar who made us sandwiches, even though food wouldn't normally be served at the time we arrived back. Highly recommended!

I found Lewes a very friendly course everyone made us feel welcome, the course was in good condition for this time of year, I did feel that lack of directional markers to the next tee, it was easy to play the wrong Hole, Also there are a number of footpaths that cross the course so you have to be aware of walkers. Played it on a very windy day , but will defiantly go back and play it again in the summer