Most Recent Course Reviews

Soon to be 9

The Council concerned has decided to get around the ownership/usage by leasing the area to Wycombe Wanderers as a training cam, and so 9 holes are going from April. As such during this exceptionally wet period, the course is actually unplayable. Fairways are sodden, and if you stand too long on a green, you are liable to sink. Seems a pity the course will disappear in it's present form, but unless it is looked after properly, it will be no loss.

nice but nothing special

longvwalks between greens and tees makes this course more tiring than it should. has several interesting features river and lake.will return hopefully the missing bridge will have been replaced.

short and quirky

designed to feel links Airlinks succeeds in somecways. when dry the greens are good as are the tee boxes. the fairways however are short of grass and soil. the initial severe rough has been reduced to make a fair contest now between player and course. the slope and rating are in need of recalibration.

Lots more required

Stockley Park is a stones throw (almost) from the M4 and M40, so totally accessible, but does need work done on it. Unfortunately I had a League match that had to be played in January - yes the wettest we have had for ages - and the ground conditions were bad, but saying that, my course is not faring that much better. The tee boxes were atrocious, partly because of conditions, partly due to the relaying of new grass on the other tees, which look very nice, but are out of action at present. The fairways are in need of our new machine that provides 'shock-wave aeration', I'm sure they would be good to walk on then.
Bunkers were in an OK condition and the greens were quite true and in decent nick considering the present weather conditions.
For the area that it is in, the course offers good prices but I would be happier with my review if the conditions were better. Perhaps if the invite promised comes through for a summer game, I will re-visit these words.

Dinky little links course, seaviews and windswept

Easily found off a main road, limited car parking at an adjacent car park. Smallish pro shop. Character built clubhouse. Friendly staff.
Course is shortish, greens quite slick despite looking a bit fluffy. Tricky reading though and made more complex by winds. Course split over residential road with holes 2 onward on the seaward side, exposed to the elements. Fairways just showing a bit of winter/ water wear so ground was claggy and muddy.
No particularly feature holes typical links feel, very few blind holes.
Breakfast was traditional and enjoyable.

Worth a second visit, in the summer, perhaps as part of a coastal Kent trip (probably better to incoporate with a seaside weekend).

Nothing too exacting and a nice stroll not too exhausting.

Druids wet gear ? you cant play here

if you want to play in Druids wet trousers and you have no zip in the front you cant play this course
turned up paid our money. ( you do need hedge hog wheels in the winter ) had a putt. got called over by the starter and after a few minutes of chatting he said there was a problem ? you have no zip in the front of your trousers, cheap sh*t he said.( thought ha was joking ) but no he escorted us back to the pro shop and give us our money back. spoke to a few members and they had never heard of it.

Well established parkland

Co located with the sports centre means you should arrive early in order to park. Short walk to the golf centre with a fully stocked pro shop, bar and restuarant with good menu options.

Bit of a stroll to first tee and onto a well maintained course with some interesting holes. Long walk passed the clubhouse between 9 and 10 which could do with a bit more signeage. Typical Kent panorama, and exposed to wind.

All in all, good course to return to, should get easier with course knowledge.

A good test, well maintained, in great countryside

Always enjoy playing here - it's a good challenge with some interesting holes - a lot of trees! I'm not a big hitter so I tend to struggle on longer par 4s and 5s, especially as some of them are uphill! The greens are always in good condition, except for one which is low lying and looks to have had some standing water damage. The clubhouse is good - they've just opened up a new bar, and they have regular social events that appear to be well attended (though I've never been to one).

The practice areas are bit a ropey - by the pro-shop there is a single net for warming up in, which has seen better days, but is functional, and there is a small practice green. Further afield, there is a driving area that sits between the 13th and 18th Fairways, which has a practice bunker too, though I have never used these.

We usually pay £25 for an afternoon round, though I think cheaper rounds are available later in the day during the summer months.

I like the course and the clubhouse, which is why we keep coming back.

eg: Fantasic course, well worth the visit

Beautiful course well maintained, winter golf few mats no temporary greens, £30 for single and 2 balls decreasing for 3 & 4 ,a couple of cross over holes so be careful ,course an absolute cracker during spring/summer

Great Course

On holiday, so we arranged to play a four ball at this course. Lady in the Pro Shop very helpful and friendly. Tee boxes and greens where in great shape. There is no bunkers on this course, but there is some water. Fairways are tight in places. The course is hilly and there are some step uphill slopes to deal with. also very picturesque course. I would definitely return and play here again. The clubhouse staff where very friendly and helpful, nice views from the upstairs bar.

Wanstead no thanks

First time playing here, will not rush back there were 9 of us and we all were disappointed club house good, car parking to small, and the lay out is bad also the travelling there and home was bad 50 mins to do 10 miles

Historic huntercombe

Have been wanting to play this course for years and although expensive have been past it and promised my self I would one day . The course is absolutely immaculate but as is has been a members club for 125 years it’s not surprising.It is the creation of Willy park jr and it’s the only course he designed and raised his own funds to pay for .Along with Sunningdale old course. The greens were like glass even in late October .Also there are only 13 sand bunkers and all the rest are strategically played grass bunkers and pots on the course which is basically unchanged from 1901 .The course is ranked 57 in England Scotland and wales out of 2788 and it shows The tee boxes are probably as good as most greens .Ian Fleming was a member for 32 years and also members of M16 .It is widely thought as the best inland links type course in uk .The greens are absolutely extreme with many level changes of up to 4 feet and all different and are designed as hazards .If you get a chance it’s worth playing but is a 2 ball only course .

Nice place

Nice course but long was a bit wet this time of year

Would think twice before going back

The 1st T is now the 10th and visa versa. Also T's are coloured Red (Pro?), Blue, Yellow & White (Ladies). Which is a bit confusing. The T's were reasonable but several had mats and not receptable for wood T's. Fareways were a sparse of grass. Bunkers had enough sand to be playable.
All of the greens were in good shape but some had a good pace but most were a bit slow compared to what I have been used to playing.

Disappointing

Greens in very poor condition (Oct 2025). Very stoney bunkers too. Very disappointing for a course of this reputation

Mature Parkland, undulations with a view.

Just off the M2 quite a fair distance from Essex. Set in the Kent countryside, surrounded by trees and views. Adequate car parking, it helps if you know where you are going, helpful staff directed me to a recently refurbished bar/restaurant (decor a bit dark). Breakfast included, was well presented and very edible.

First few holes start uphill, each hole presenting a different challenge. Good wide fairways, well maintained greens (a bit wet and spongy on the day but quick enough and fair).

Generally a course in good condition, would be worth playing again if closer.

19th hole had an interesting outside area complete with fire pits and table service from the bar. A nice glass of lager worth trying as well as Guiness.

Kent Golf Course, great track

A good walk and track to play. Very good views and a higher end type course. Greens were fine, fairways were good. Some tough holes, and good variety. It's top elite but it's not average. Worth playing and I am going back next week.

Pleasant parkland course

Situated between Oxford and Reading The Springs Spa and Golf course is a good venue for golf society golf breaks. The parkland course is flat, with mostly wide fairways though many holes featured either numerous bunkers or water (or both!). We found it to be the right standard for our group of 60/70 yr olds. The course was in reasonable condition. We were accommodated in cabins a few 100yds from the clubhouse which were comfortable and well equipped. The dinner menu was not extensive and pretty average quality and the breakfast choice a bit basic. The staff were helpful and very friendly.
Our group booked via Golfbreaks at a cost of £165 sharing /£200 single.
Overall maybe a 6.5 out of 10!

Essex course with good variety

1st time, I liked it. It's a course that has some interesting holes. Fairways not great but that can be said of lots of courses, especially the ones that can't afford to keep them mint. Greens were good, and that's important.

its a good place to play

the course was in good condition the greens were immaculate, the weather on the first day was rather wet which spoilt the back nine, it is rather demanding in places,if you hit straight and follow the advice on the fly over you will enjoy your round

Great place

I thoroughly enjoyed playing golf and relaxing at the Bletchingley clubhouse. The social golfer day was another fantastic event.

Well established tree lined, undulating course

Unless you know how to find the course you might get a bit lost travelling through Kent county lanes, some single track. A fair amount of diversions had me driving in big circles.

Joined the se swing guys, parking ok, breakfast ok, course condition a bit greener than I was recently used to. Sand in bunkers too. A very blustery day and quite a tricky course. All change since the last occasion I played, the back is now the front and the front is now the back.

Played the same ball all around but didn't score well.

Staff were welcoming and good fun. Kitchen does close early afternoon.

Worth a trip if you can navigate the country lanes.

Golf in the Beautiful Chilterns

The course is lovely. They have had a new greenkeeper for the past 3 years apparently and it has come on in leaps and bounds.
I played in an Inter-club match there for the first time today and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience.
The 2 sets of tees are sufficiently different in most cases that it doesn't seem like a 9-hole course.
The 3rd (12th) hole is a fabulous hole, short but full of character and very tricky.
It is in excellent condition and puts my own club to shame with the Tees, greens and bunkers being excellent. It is also a tight course, but plenty of room if you are sensible.
The food was excellent and nice and tasty the pasty, chips and Beans a good reward for playing 18 holes and there was plenty of it.

Burstead Golf Club

Played the Burstead the other Sunday afternoon, course was in very good condition! greens were lovely, fairways had grass that wasn't burnt.
And my mate paid so i had a lovely round of golf and beer after !

What a bargain!

The Abbott’s course was in as good condition as I’ve seen it for some time. Some bare patches on the fairways after a very dry summer but the greens were good. At less than £20 including a bacon roll what is not to like?!

Municipal course great value for money

Haigh Hall is a great course for the high handicapper looking to improve as it is a municipal course it is very well maintained although the bunkers could do with a revamp as the sand is very hard. Overall for £39 per month for unlimited golf membership its a bargain. the average price for a non member is around £18 slightly more at weekends. There is a cafe/shop on site with staff that are very friendly and helpful. Limited Buggies are also available (Pre-booking is essential for the buggies) Give it a go!

Good course

Played here a fair few times.
Really enjoy the course

Very interesting, quite hilly course

I really enjoyed playing Tenterden golf course. It is quite short at about 5800 yards but - with some blind tee shots, sloping slick greens and undulating terrain - it is pretty tricky.

Great greens, very dry fairways

It was so dry that the fairways ran forever and the significant slopes meant that you could roll a ball sideways completely across 2 fairways and lose it in bushes. It became almost unplayable on some holes

I think it would play better if it had rained more

Surbiton ok

Unfortunately the course was still under repair from badger nuisance, so this review is diminished from my side and no fault of the course. Hospitality was excellent, course layout and walk good, just those badgers need sorting. Would love to go back when sorted.

A new layout that needs time

Played here well before HS2 got involved and made them completely change the course layout. Brand new clubhouse which is superb and the staff are excellent.

First 5 holes are new and really open. The remaining 13 holes are all part of the old style course. It is a challenging course which has many twists and turns and some rally long par 4 holes . . But definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Read the others....

If you look at the reviews below, they sum up virtually everything that I could say. The hotel was excellent, our group of 8 had it's own dining room and the food was superb. Then breakfast - how often today do you get waited service?
Two things from me would be:
1. the 13th par 3 over water, really needs a drop zone, especially when it blows a gale (as it did on my first day)
2. stop taking the mickey with the bar prices - £9 for a Guinness! (I don't but others did!)

Would you return? Too right I will, in fact it will be April '26.

Improving Course

The course has changed hands and there is investment being made to the course. I played with a member of this golf course. Have to say the greens where in good condition, not all consistent. Well maintained two greens that stood out was the 9th and 18th absolutely perfect. Tee boxes are hit & miss, weather not helping this. Fairways like everywhere, hard and starting to lack grass. The owners are working on the course and there is plans for a two tier driving range to be built. Would return a gain to play it.

Worth a visit

Played here today in one of their Open events. Was first off at 0800 so arrived at 0715 expecting to be allowed into the clubhouse to get a cup of tea and a breakfast bap . . . Place was all closed up and was not opening until at least 0800!! That was a bit of a poor show . . .especially when they were trying to advertise the club on its Open Week.

However, set off on time and the course is a real gem and definitely worth a visit. Nice greens and wide open fairways in some places. You need to plot your way round as there are some blind holes which can catch you out. I think you need to play it at least 2 or 3 times to get a feeling for where to try and put your ball.

Over all the place was great and the course was in good condition . . .even though we played half the round in the pissing rain!!

Definitely be back to play it again . . .when it’s sunny and I can get a cup of tea prior to heading out on the course.

Good Course, worth a visit

This was the 2nd time of me playing this course. As for the course its a great course, tee boxes are a bit suspect in places. Fairways where hard and to be truthful just like any where else at this present time with the weather we've been having. greens are in very good condition, and the bunkers where well maintained with sand in them. From the 8th hole onwards it does get tight in places, Staff and fellow players friendly. Definitely will be returning.

Fantastic golf course, well worth the visit

Tee’s, greens and fairways in great condition
Friendly staff and top facilities

Staff and members very friendly had a great day

Looks like course is continually going through updated greens in fabulous condition

Warley park

A nice course, tough in places but testing. A good work out if walking. Played here a few times and enjoyed it every time.
They have recently spent a lot of money here on upgrades and this club will only get better.

Dunton hills

This course is at the end of my road basically , its ok for a knock but its rumoured to have been sold/selling off for a new housing development, club house is a till and a vending machine, bar and restaurant closed years ago. Course is just about playable and cheap due to them bringing in monies until it eventually closes.
This is a shame as we went to a wedding here approx 2010 and it was very good, since the "sale" its slowly gone down hill.
Shame to lose a course but land prices now are huge bucks, the supposed schedule is a new housing estate, new school, new train station on existing line. But i wont hold my breath on any of it until it closes. There is a driving range but nothing else to practice on.
There is also an 18 hole par 3 course, but again not fantastic.

Back again!

Played this course several times over the past few years. Built on the side of a chalk hill, so rarely closes due to weather and after the rain of yesterday will once again be green again (unlike most other courses at present!). It is a pretty fair test of your abilities, including the slightly 'Micky Mouse' 12th, that is only around 90 yards, but almost feels the same up the hill! Just remember, it is on the side of the hill, and though it will not make you want one leg shorter than the other - the ball will roll right/left.
Greens are excellent, bunkers are stone free but firm. Overall quality of the course is very good.
This is a members club, so priority will be given to them. There is a limited availability of buggies trolleys for hire.

Great course but can get busy

Pretty well looked after, tee boxes could be better. good course management skills needed on a few holes due to O/B hazards, Great course for a beginner...... Downside can be pricey, but they do run deals of a 2 ball and buggy for £70 on certain days / times

Careful Navigation Required

I got to play Chobham today on a dry sunny Sunday (middle of an monthlong heatwave) and found a nice little gem of a course.

As I rocked up, I found a modern clubhouse facing me with plant of parking (additional parking also available) and could se the large putting green in front.

The pro shop is small and tidy which leads to the vast bar area with plenty of seating and plenty of terracing seating (including comfortable rattan sofas/armchairs) which overlooks the putting green and what I assumed was the 18th green (only it was 15th which I found out later).

Luckily I had the foresight to get buggies which my playing partners were extremely grateful for and trotted off to find the practice area (were told there wasn’t a driving range)… could the practice area but only had a few minutes before we had to tee off.. some netting , bunker and chipping area. I think a driving range is needed but guess they can only work with what they have. The practice area looked well kept setting expectations for the actual course.

Off to the 1st and the pole in the middle of the fairway immediately told us it was a blind drive. Pull out my driver and hit down the middle… only to find that I’d run out of fairway and into the thick rough with trees now blocking my approach… this was definitely a theme of the whole course.

All the par 4 and par 4s are all dog legs with plenty of protection either from water or mature trees.

The bone dry fairways (understandable with the heatwaves) meant the ball rolled further than expected so I constantly ended getting into unexpected trouble.

Every hole had great consistent, fast greens. Not many large greens so accuracy and being able to stop the ball quickly is paramount if you want to have a good round.

The greens are tricky with subtle kinks meaning you really need to read them well.

All the holes were interesting with hidden water in some places… I should have consulted the card/app better so my bad for ending up in the water on the par 5 6th after flushing my drive … straight into the water when I thought it was in the middle of the fairway.

All in all I found the course challenging especially in the dry weather which rolled the ball into unexpected trouble … definitely worth a visit but my advice would be to go with someone who has played the course before so that you can avoid nasty surprises.

This is definitely a hidden gem in Surrey and not many people seem to know about it so you are likely to get a tee time relatively easily.

Not the cheapest at published price of £68 for a weekday and near the £100 for the w/e although there are discounts at non busy time and you will be able to play this course at half the published price.

Definitely worth a visit if ever in the area… I for one would love to play this course when it isn’t so dry to really test my course management and ability to keep the ball on the small greens.

Top Golf Society UK venue played by many often

Spent 3 days playing both course's, which were perfect for society's of all sizes. Typical parkland courses of a good standard, which is no mean feat considering how many play and stay here.

Very good hospitality, food, golf , rooms, facilities. I will go back without hesitation.

Good for high handicappers

I got back into golf after retiring early 10 years ago, and happened on this course as it was only 25 minutes away. It's not the longest course (with many of the par 4's less than 300 yards), but as a high handicapper that suits me fine. Greens are usually in very good condition, but I don't play in the cold/wet months, so not sure what it's like in the winter. No.6 is the signature hole, I think - water on the right, OOB on the left. I've only managed to hit that green once or twice in regulation. The 14th is also challenging if you're not a big hitter, as there is a strategically placed stream in front of the green which effectively forces you to lay up for your 2nd shot. The 11th (par 3) also requires a decent hit to clear the stream in front of the green. The clubhouse is friendly enough, and there's a TopTracer driving range which looks alot of fun but I still haven't got around to trying. Green fees have more than doubled since Covid, but I guess that's true of many places. I'd like to play more here, TBH, but sadly most of my golfing buddies are still slaving away in offices during the week!

Top Essex Golf Course, just so nice to play - must play course

1st hole is tough as are a few par 4s, but that's the way a golf course should be. Great walk & venue, fairways, bunkers, greens all of a high standard. The maturity of the course is perfect, and I totally enjoyed the whole experience.

Maybe I am biased, but East London, Essex folk are just the most polite, funny all resulting in a good crack.

The hospitality, food and facilities were just terrific.

I will visit again, and again and again.

Welsh Links at its best, truly a great course

This is my favorite course each time I visit West Wales. It has everything you want to experience when playing a links course. You start off and up to the 8th hole is where you can score, driving and sending those iron shots onto or close to the green, with that wind behind, you feel like a million dollars. Here's the best bit from the 9th until you finish, you will get battered, like wind, undulations, rough bla, bla, bla. My fellow golfers may not agree, but the rain came in on the last 2 or 3 holes, and for me made the whole experience sublime.

I cannot tell tell you how much fun, or what a great challenge this hidden gem gives you as a golf course. In many places it resembles Royal St Georges (Kent) - amazing views, great mounds, just amazing views. I always try and provide an honest review, this is a great course, but if they invested in changing the shape of just 3 or 4 greens and making them more interesting, longer, undulating it would be great. I would surmise like many local golf courses with no massive memberships figures are low, which is a terrific shame as this place is truly amazing, is it a 10, maybe not, but its a defo 8/9 out of 10.

Welsh West Coast terrific course

Great views, in very good condition, really enjoyed the whole experience. Golf holes were different and challenging - not too difficult to work. The town itself is so clean, good restaurants and even without the golf well worth a visit.

Fantastic, a Welsh GEM of a course

A course that is ranked in the TOP 5 non bunkered courses in the UK, but it felt like they were there, lol. It's a tough course in the hills with amazing views all around. The variety of holes were excellent, fairways & greens of a high standard. Even though I played this a couple of weeks ago, I can still remember many of the holes - as we all know that's what pulls us all back for the next game, good or bad round.

Speaking to other visitors who were there on the day religiously return by obligation. I went with a group that have been badgering me for years to visit (25yrs+) and I am so glad I did. My boy is 15 and has just taken golf up - the git like all talented sporty youngsters has grasped the again within 5 months and broke 90 for the first time this month, so I am sensing another visit in the summer holidays.

Big shout out to our beloved resident pro "Welsh Phil" who has been a part of the club since he was 5. a terrific guy, along with the all the staff & members who are all welcoming.

If you are in Wales, spend 3/4 days and make sure this is one course you visit.

Prestige course in a prestige area.

Rolling parkland course. Not much in the way of water hazards but greens are well protected by bunkers. Some holes don’t actually have a route for a ball to run along the grass the balls have to be hit in the air and stopped on the green.
I scored about 32 points so left happy. Value for money I think must be good it’s in the top 5 courses in Hertfordshire.
I would play there again in a heart beat.

its a good place to play

the course is interesting with plenty to test most golfers its a very pretty course, we played midweek during term time so it was not over busy, the down sides are no buggies, and you cannot use the club room unless you are a member but food and drink are available in the cafe