Milford Golf Club

With the failure to open the 3 new holes it leaves the inadequate very short par 3 in play. The greens were in reasonable condition but the fairways showed a lack of recovery from last year. In a friendly match we played winter rules. An easy course but unfulfilling.

Milford GC is a fairly young course (part of Crown Golf group), a few miles from Guildford. It was designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark on "Secret Orchards" (whatever they are). There is a sense of openness sending good vibes.

The course is not too long (perfect for me), it is being redesigned at the present time but the length will be the same I believe. The land on which the 3 holes over the road (9th, 10th, 11th) are situated has been sold for housing development. One new hole 5th Par 3 is already in play (it replaces the 17th, same length). The other three are under construction. A £2 course planner will show the old holes and can be used as follows: 5th is 6, 6th is 7, 7th is 8 etc..... if that makes sense, the 17th exists no more and the 18th is actually the 18th... a wonderful hole, over a large expanse of water and uphill, dog legged a bit, that is from the White or Yellow tees, a little easier from the RED as in a different location.

The general view is pleasant, open, varied, dog legs, slight inclines, little mounds here and there, lots of bunkers but funny enough I did not visit any, (well I had my fair share last Friday at Hampton Court Palace, I visited 8 of them and got out very well too, yes it is true).

The fairways were very playable despite some mud sticking to one's golf shoes (all you need is to carry a brush "et voila"...) The greens were quite firm and interesting, I did miss a few putts but sunk some terrific ones with my lovely darling putter.

The are a few holes with great water hazards, lots of wildlife, ducks, geese, swans and many pheasants making themselves heard.

A few holes are bordered by the train line (Waterloo to wherever), one must not play when whilst trains are passing, there is a local rule of 2 penalty points if one does.... so you need to keep your wits about. I believe this is from a safety point of view, it does make sense. How would you like to read the wonderful exciting novel whilst travelling on South West Trains and suddenly get hit by a golf ball?

No sure which is the signature hole, it could be the defunct 17th or the actual 18th

That will do for the golf course for now.

Easy to find with the SAtnav, big car park, Members & Visitors, welcoming and very well stocked Proshop (Ladies & Men), nice changing rooms, very pleasant, airy and light, open plan Clubhouse, friendly staff, nice seating area outside overlooking the Practice Tiered Putting Green and the 1st Tee. The food is reasonably price with the standard Crown Golf menu to chose from or the Specials on the day.

A very nice 4 balls, thanks to the Crown golf "Masters" Peter W., bandit John B. and charming Chris K. returning to TSG after a short absence (may be he was recovering from last year's TSG final Matchplay against Andy A. (Chris: that new Putter is truly great, and by the way and dont forget to use those very "special tees". I think you had your A+ game today, Well done.

Overall a lovely experience thank you all.

Course highly recommended, you will be sure of a warm & friendly welcome.

The above are my personal views and comments.....


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Ok, i am not sure. Need to go back again and then will review properly.

Milford is just on the outskirts of godalming. Crown golf.Recently changed the course layout and I think it has improved it.
Nice greens,different range of holes short and long.

played here a few years ago and happy to be back, hard work but a great course. with this weather a little boggy in parts but held up really well. well done milford green staff

The course as a whole is in good condition, but i think it could do with some water on the fairways as they are too dry == The course is looking a little like a links course without all the bumps and it does look fine == for a public course the green are good and pretty quick == i'll be posting another game there sometime in august