The Grove

Yes it is an expensive pay and play course - there are no members at this club! But you pay for what you get. Free yardage books, tees, drinks on the first tee.
The course for this time of the year is in absolute superb condition. The fairways are like carpets and the greens are excellent. The upkeep of the course is fantastic and it is an absolute pleasure to play on. Really interesting layout and some great holes.
I would definitely come back here to play when I have saved up a few quid!!
Guinness is about £7.00 a pint in the Stables Bar which doubles up as the clubhouse after your round.
If you get the chance then play it as you will not regret it.

Located a short hop from the m25 this is a well-established venue for more than just golf.exclusivity is the keyword and it is an experience not to be missed. lots of casual parking, you can drive up to pro shop area and enjoy having clubs managed by attendants, or choose to do it yourself. all staff were more than friendly, and most welcoming.. I have dined hete before and know the quality of food is good. Halfway house and delivery to course were options for snacks and such like. Soft spikes ok all around the area... the course is well thought out, quite a fair amount of walking green to tee, designed primarily with buggies in mind well signed and beautifully maintained. A few feature holes and an impressive vista. Lots of freebies and inclusive bacon rolls were welcomed at half way.

Deals may be negotiated...but expect to pay the going rate for drinks and snacks..

Played early morning but it was warming up and quite a tiring walk later in the round...

there is not a lot I can say about this course that hasnt already been said.The course was in fantastic condition on every hole,from immaculate tees to true and fast greens,which were difficult to read,a great golfing experience,wouldI play it again.YOU BET

Don't know why I haven't written this review before as I have been waxing lyrical about the place since I played there in April.

This IS without doubt the best condition course I have EVER played. Seriously, this is how golf was meant to be ...

The Grove has no members, as such anyone can play here but you will pay for the privilege. Home of the WGC Championship in 2006, where Tiger Woods eagled the 18th three days on the trot and only getting a birdie on the same hole on the final day - it's a true test.

Everything about this place is class, from the reception (they take your clubs from your car and park it for you) to the lockers room (your name will be on your locker when you arrive). to the superb food.

The course itself is immaculate, with fairways better than some greens I play on...The greens are as you would expect, close to 11-12 on the Stimp-meter but this is how the PRO's play!!

OK, would I pay the £160 - no! (I was a guest). Would I pay a twilight rate from 3pm for £60/70 - yes I would! This is a real treat, so if you get the chance to play there, do it. If you have to pay, look for the deals.

I can't wait to go back!

Fairways, tees and greens in sublime condition and a course set up to find the ideal line between challenging and rewarding. A couple of our group joked that the tees were better than most greens we regularly play on, I thought you could argue the same of most fairways.

To me the most remarkable feat is that the staff, as you arrive, before your round, during it and after, manage to be attentive and helpful, making you feel part of a high-end club and nothing but comfortable.

Perfect practice facilities and a great experience. Scatter my ashes anywhere but the #$£@! 9th hole.

"One of the best kept golf courses in Europe" says Monty and you have to agree. Everything is immaculate, from the bag drop at reception to the cleaned clubs returned to the car. The fairways are so lush my short-hitting partner complained there was no run, but you can play any club off that surface with complete confidence, so my GIR stats were good. The greens are fair but fast and true, so they can take a bit of mastering. Personally, I preferred to play through the air, as my chip-in birdie on the 15th confirmed.
The whole venue is very modern and celebrity oriented, host to the England football team when at Wembley for instance. Just close your eyes when you pay the bill, or ideally, get someone else to.