Bramley Golf Club

Great course well kept

I discovered Bramley as part of a Winter Club competition played in a Matchplay form. A lovely course a few miles from Guildford. It starts slightly on the flat side but one soon realised that one needs a good pair of legs to do 18th holes. Very stunning views, a great challenge too on a well maintained course. The greens were very, very undulating and in superb condition. The fairways were superb too. Nicely laid out paths to next holes. One can feel that this is a private members course.I enjoyed every hole of my discovery but I did not produce a winning score......

Water comes into play on a few holes, is very manageable even for a short hitter like me. Of course it is better if you know the course, I made a few misjudgements not having a course planner available. My opponent was helpful but obvioulsly being a left hander I don't always see the course as everybody else....strange thing but true., so I prefer to make my own decisions.

Has someone ever talk about a toilet in their review? Well, I did notice the most advanced, state of the art, Unisex ECO Loo offering a normal sit down toilet and a "pissoir". It is all very clean and Eco friendly, all natural material used, built out of wood, in the woods, a short walk from the 8th or 9th hole if I remember correctly.

I cannot remember much more about the course itself, but we had a warm welcome in the Proshop, with great fashionable stock but no Course planner. The Ladies changing room was pleasant and well furnished, the Clubhouse very inviting with a huge Car Park at the back. Actually I had breakfast cooked for me in the VW Camper Van of my golfing friend from Hampton Court Palace. I provided the coffee...


That is all, a short review for a change.


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Brigitte

Paid £25.00 with 241s. Well maintained course with first 5 holes testing your stamina as lot of up's and down's including heart attack hill! Course flattens out then until towards the end. Good test with a mix of holes. My only criticism would be the par 4s are either a bit short, or way too long unless you are a big hitter. So you really have to use your additional shots, which I guess is the whole point of the handicap system. Will be going back again. p.s. only wear white socks if you wear shorts as one of my playing partners had to buy some. Rules are rules I suppose.

Well it cost £25 in week with 2for1, and £30 at weekends after 2, without which I feel this course is over priced, but this is no exception in my opinion. It is also a new member of the Fairways Card.

As for the course, even in recent changing conditions the course was in immaculate condition. Greens smooth, fairways firm and overall one of the nicest looking and interesting courses I have played. Will be going back.

The clubhouse pro shop is friendly and informative, and Nick English was nice over the phone and in person, as well as flexible.

The bar area is really nice overlooking the 16th fairway and 18th green. Would imagine it being great for a society do.

Practise facilities also good - range, pitching/chipping area and putting greens.

Check it out fellow TSGers.

toby