Silvermere Golf Club

Course is tough and really have to play for position otherwise you will be carding a big score. Greens have been better and fairways well maintained.

Of course the 17th & 18th are holes that make it all worthwhile (Both over water and leading to clubhouse) especially if you manage to par them both.

Well worth a visit to really test your game and see if on train is really as good as you think

Played here yesterday. I always believe in customer service and having a nice feel about a club . . . . .so to be met by the grumpiest starter ever in the starters hut did not get off to a good impression. I soon picked up that other members of his own staff know that he is a miserable individual!! nevertheless we soldiered on. Finally got out on the course . . .after being told that I would have to delay as the 2 ball supposed to be in front of me was late due to traffic!! Not my problem Mr Misery!!

Course is a bit worn in places and some of the tee boxes are ridiculous. Teeing up on not much grass! Otherwise the course was pleasant as I had not applied it for a few years. Some great challenging holes .. some very similar holes but overall a nice track.

However the pace of play was abysmal!! It really did put me off going back there. A number of group behind my 3 ball sacked it and walked in!!

It has a superb driving range and more people seem to go for that plus the 60% off outlet store on the top of the the complex is fantastic. i could spend a fortune in there.

Will probably go back but will try and miss Mr Miserable and try and get round in a decent time!!

Silvermere was my Golf Club for many years. Quite tough for "starter high handicapper", so when I join the TSG family, I give up my Membership.

It is a course I like very much for many reasons despite some very long Par 5s, and the 2 punishing/rewarding final water holes (17th/18th).

Some improvements were being made when I left. The new Greenkeeper and his Team have been very active and the course is now at its BEST ever.

I played there last week (31.7.2014) and I thoroughly enjoyed what I saw and noticed:

- Every Tee box has a smart wooden sign, with yardage, layout etc., ball cleaner and when necessary some new steps to the Tees.

- New Tee box at the Par 3, 9th hole making it a superb Par 3.

- New Ladies Tee box at the exquisite 17th, Par 3 over the water. Our new tee box is on the water.

- Improved signage, specially so tothe 7th hole + others, over the road.

- Good clearing of woods/bushes, so on the tight holes, it is easier to look for errant balls.

- Fairways in excellent condition, and cut grass is picked up.

- Some bunkers have been re-designed, re-positioned for the better.

- Stroke indexes have consequently changed and the new Course Planner is not yet available.

- 1/2 way hut (by the 8th) opens every day, except Mondays & Tuesdays.

- Food & drinks very pricey but the outside terrace is the place to savour the 19th hole in full view of the large lake and 17th & 18th Greens.

- The new 2 tiers driving range is superb, spacious and certainly makes Silvermere even more attractive to golfers.

- The short game practice area has also been re-designed for the better.

- The practice putting green by the Starter Hut/1st tee is in great condition. The artificial chipping area takes some getting used to...

- The large Proshop has been re-fitted and it feels more spacious too, with a dedicated golf shoes shop.

- Worth mentioning: The Left Handed Golf shop has now its base at Silvermere and it is a paradise for us "lefties".....Good deal to be had, also a free 30/40 assessment of your golf swing or a fee paying one with all the modern technology. Your choice.

- Club repair shop offering all the services: new grip, shaft, etc. etc..

Staff very friendly & helpful.

So very well done to whoever got all the improvements into place, and of course the new Greenkeeper and its Team: it is making a real difference to one's golf experience at Silvermere. How can one not love this course ?

I may consider re-joining when my Membership at The Short Game Academy/Hapmton expires as I need a CONGU handicap to open the doors to the competitions I want to take part in and also get my Surrey County Card which the TSG does not offer yet.

The above are my very personal view, do join any games posted at Silvermere and see for yourself.


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The warm, sunny Spring day weather & the recent improvements made Silvermere resplendent as never before.
The best conditions I have seen Silvemere Golf course in the last 6 years, maybe due to the new Greenkeeper and his firm plan.

The fairways nicely cut & fairly dry only a few damp/soggy patches but nothing like in the past, not too many divots (it is a Pay & Play) only a few unrepaired pitchmarks on the greens who were good, very few spongy places. Th Yellow, white & red marker posts seem to have disappeared though and I dont know why.

Lots of improvements are being made and they are apparent: new steps to the tees boxes, brand new tiered Tee box at the 9th, the apprearance of the retaining walls of some ditches, clearing of some woodland, trees loped,there is a plan to improve the bunkers as well, etc....

The 17th & 18th looked superb as you approach ( a picture postcard) fantastic 2 finishing holes to look forward to. The 17th Ladies tee box is going to be re-build as an island, very shortly.

Today 5th March 2013, the outdoor terrace by the Lake was buzzing with people lunching or golfers enjoying their post round drink.

If you play Silvermere in the near future I hope you appreciate the ongoing improvements being made to make your round even more pleasurable.

Well worth a visit for anyone who has not played there.


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Silvermere is well worth a visit great parkland course tight fairways water and in very good condition.
Came with a free breakfast money well spent staff onsite were very helpful

Silvermere has made alot of changes for the better and Ive got to say really enjoyed the course today .. will be looking forward to returning .. a good test of golf

Have generally found this course hard. Long in places, tight in others, over water near the end when your on your last legs!!!! Course is interesting but I feel maintenance has gone a bit down hill? (maybe its just cos its autumn).

Facilities excellent, range, puttering green, chipping/bunker area, large shop etc