Chesfield Downs Golf Club

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Course Type: Inland Links
Designer: TBC
Par: 71 (18 hole)
Slope: 0
Rating: 3.8
Golf Professional: TBC
Green Fees
Reviews: 9

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Course Information

ADDRESS:

Jack's Hill, Graveley, Hitchen, Hertfordshire SG4 7EQ, Nr. Stevenage , Hertfordshire, SG4 7EQ, United Kingdom

WHAT/THREE/WORDS:

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TELEPHONE:

01462 482929

DESCRIPTION:

Chesfield Downs Golf Club, established in 1992, features a challenging 18-hole, par 71 course set within the scenic Hertfordshire countryside. Measuring 6,646 yards, the course is known for its rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The club also offers a 9-hole, par 3 Lannocks course, ideal for beginners or those looking to refine their short game. The modern clubhouse provides excellent dining and social facilities, with large windows offering views of the course.

Located near Stevenage, just off the A1(M), Chesfield Downs is a popular choice for golfers from London and the Home Counties.

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Course	Tee	Holes	Par	Rating	Slope	Add Card
Chesfield Downs Golf Club	Yellow	18	71	71.0	122	⛳

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36.0

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Golf Club Reviews

'JB' John Barber

15.1

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Better

Definitely a better experience than the last visit. Tee through green the course is in good condition. Usual problem with bunkers (covid!).

Clubhouse is warm and friendly, but the staff could do with a kick to get around the customers quicker. Food was excellent (Ham, egg and chips) Corona overpriced at £4.50 per bottle.

All in all worth the (wet) visit!

Date Friday, 04, June 2021

'JB' John Barber

15.1

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Ordinary

Clubhouse is good and welcoming. Pro shop is large and well stocked. Staff are friendly. Practice areas are good.
The course itself is in very good condition considering the baking it has suffered this year - tee boxes, fairways, bunkers all as they should be, greens are in excellent condition.

BUT - the course is very much the same/similar to so many others. It has no real features that make it stand out.

Would I play it again? Yes, but would not rush back as there are many more interesting courses out there that I will rush back to.

Date Friday, 31, August 2018

Ian Archer

20.9

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Good course with great practice facilities

This course has a modern (Crown Golf) feel about it. The driving range was one of the best I've used - interesting targets and quality mats. I was watching the golf pro run a Sunday group for the young children - looked fun, but I was too old to join in! Seriously if you live in the area and your youngster is interested in learning, check them out. Putting green was in good condition, lots of undulations and fast - again good for practice (fortunately the real greens were easier!)

Course was in good condition. Greens are protected by bunkers and the occasional ditch. Interesting these ditches don't contain water, but stones and rocks - a bit like a Zen Japanese garden? Yes the overall feel is a links style, but most fairways are quite wide, so the rough stuff can be kept out of the way (most of the time) There are a few "blind shots" A slight improvement would be to feature a hole plan at the teeing area - but an old fashioned (booklet) course guide is available in the pro shop, others will use their GPS, so navigation shouldn't be an issue.

Clubhouse is large modern with endless doors leading to conference rooms, gym etc. The bar is easy to find - and a large patio area

OK it's not small and traditional. But it is worth a visit.

Date Monday, 25, September 2017

Paul Houghton

16.0

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Best drained course in the South East

After days of rain, I could not believe how dry the course was. Staff were so friendly. Food was average but the day was very reasonable. I was rewarded with a discount for being a club member elsewhere.
The course is tough very angulating, sloped fairways. In the summer you'll gets lots of run.
I do hope to play it in the summer months. The greens are well kept and also tricky with subtle borrows.
All in all very good value

Date Friday, 10, March 2017

Ed McLatchie

19.8

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Holes guarded by rills!!

Open course with a links feel to it with undulating fairways with an easy walk.
But if the wind is up it makes the course much more difficult.
At 6364 yards off the yellow it does not seem to play long?
With some holes guarded by rills (gravel ditches) and fairway bunkers so course management comes into play.
Some super 'driving' holes.
Greens true and in superb condition. Bunkers well sanded.
Club house & pro shop had friendly staff, with a large putting green, driving range, but sadly no chipping green.
Definitely worth playing, I would come back.

Date Wednesday, 30, October 2013

Steve 'The Power' Slater

21.1

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Defeated by weather... but still managed to get around

This year the society arrived to discover waterlogged front 9 - so no buggies - and twice round the back 9.

Fog (100yard limit) for the first 5 holes which prevented scenic views. Still managed a reasonable score around the course.

So not seen in its best light again (last year it was icebound)still we look forward to the next Winter Cup... not sure that we ought to return here in December/January - even though the claim is for it to be playable all year round.

Date Friday, 28, January 2011

Ian Mullins

20.3

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Up & down........

Undulating course I have played a few times now. Some challenging holes and some great views - would go back for sure!

Date Saturday, 04, July 2009

Craig Osborne

36.0

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