Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club

Yes, a return to Cobtree was well worth it! A firmer outing made for a better experience. Good company before, during and after the round definitely is a boon.

All in all the course quality is not bad considering that the pandemic is stopping extra work being carried out and, as an example, bunkers being sub par. Breakfast was good and staff are making the most of what they can do.

'Not The TSG Open' was a good day out, thanks to Mark for organising.

Playing at what the end of what may be one of the wettest early Autumns in memory, the course is actually better than some.

Tender loving care is not something that any Council run golf course will normally get, but generally this one appears to have had it, but due to weather, maybe the ground staff are not using their equipment very often! The whole course is in need of a 'haircut' but it needs to dry out a little first.

Generally speaking the course is playing quite well. Being that much shorter it is no surprise that high stableford scores are available. And a SSS of 68 is a little out, any pro is going to eat this course alive!

A return trip may well be on the cards, but only after a dry spell.

A public golf course, run by local council. Not a very long course, but many interesting holes. Course was in good condition, with the exception of the odd bunker needing a bit of sand (still playable though) At £10 for twilight weekend it's a bargain. Mytime card holders get a further 10% One word of warning, be prepared for it to be busy at weekend. Waiting may be involved. Some of the par 4s are quite short, e.g 266yd, 278yd, so low handicap players would probably wait for the green to clear. It attracts a fair numbers of beginners as well, as the layout and yardage is not difficult. On the day of visiting, everyone seemed patient, so it is a course recommendation for those venturing onto a course for the first time.

Interesting the par and SSS are the same, so it could be the ideal course to bring your handicap down! Good luck!

Had the pleasure of playing here on one of Mark Crane's golf day and had a great time!

To be fair, I wasn't expecting much as it was described as a 'council' course and yet on arrival, I was pleasantly surprised....

What I liked about the course was that nearly every hole is different. Some nice Par 3's and some testing Par 4's.

The fairways undulate but you're never out of breath and the greens are true and all tee boxes were well maintained.

The only downside is there are places on the course that are quite close to the M20 motorway but this doesn't spoil the fun.

A smallish clubhouse with friendly staff and good food.

Would be happy to recommend to anyone looking for a pretty and testing course.

Cobtree is tight, the fairways are very narrow. You are punished by the rough under the trees which I think is very harsh. We spent a lot of time looking for balls, being in the trees is punishment enough but the tight fairways are hard to hold.
That said the greens run true, bunkers in very good order.
A short but demanding little course. I would love to play it again, probably leaving my driver at home.
Club house is good, good food for a fair price.
Well worth a visit, 2 minutes off the M20!

Well worth the visit - good greens!

Course in excellent condtion, has been carefully managed over the winter. New owners making a good effort . Must be the cheapest 18 holes in Kent if registered. ( £10 for a senior ). Sometimes tee times are booked too close together.