Cyrus Shroff

Parkland course -- ostensibly a 9 hole course -- you have to go around again to mak it 18 (same tees, so you should have a better score on the second 9!). In summer it can be very busy so avoid weekends. Course generally in good condition, but poor behaviour at this pay and play ex-municipal course leaves a lot to be desired (divots not replaced etc). Nice course to hone your game, treat it as a practice round. Staff friendly and pleasant, fairly good practice area and cafe with light menu also available should you need it.

Hennerton Golf Club is a little off the beaten track just outside Wargrave in Berkshire. We were lucky to play in warm sunshine (in October!) and were awarded with some beautiful views. Fairways and greens were in superb condition, as were the bunkers. Friendly club and very good value (through TeeOfftimes, but worth giving the club a call) for what is a relatively short course.

Always in wonderful condition -- the greens are very consistent and play very true. It's a short course but good course management is rewarded well. In winter the course drains well naturally so you'll find it open when other courses are closed. I highly recommend it.

It's a short but fun course with no par 5 holes. The condition of the course has improved in the past year, and the greens are a lot better than they used to be, but don't expect any luxuries like waste bins, ball washers or rakes in bunkers. Because it's set on public land there are often members of the public and dog walkers wandering about totally unaware of the danger of flying golf balls which can be quite disruptive to your game. I once had to ask a lady to move her picnic blanket away from the front of the green on the par 3 7th (we were waiting to tee off). There are also golfers who just walk onto the course for free (no marshals on the course, and when I mention this to the staff they just shrug their shoulders, and I don't blame them -- it's a dodgy area). There was a time when you'd be offered illegal drugs by passing dealers, but thankfully I haven't seen any lately. There are often locals hanging around tees and talking loudly, so if you're the type that likes a quiet tee, avoid weekends! I only play here as a last resort and book through teeofftimes, because the regular weekend green fee is crazy in my opinion. There is no dress code or golf course etiquette in evidence, but keep an open mind and try it for yourself. The staff are very friendly, and helpful - clearly doing their best. I brought all this to the attention of the company when they first took over the management a couple of years back.