Bath Golf – Golf In and Around Bath
Bath Approach Golf Course, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2DS, 01225 331162
Situated within the bounds of Bath’s beautiful Victoria Park, the Approach Golf Course offers 30 par 3 holes of varying length. It provides a relaxed atmosphere for novice golfers to build confidence and develop their game whilst more experienced golfers can enhance their vital short game skills.
Bath Golf Club, Sham Castle, Golf Course Road, Bath, BA2 6JG 01225 463834, mansec@bathgolfclub.org.uk<mailto:mansec@bathgolfclub.org.uk>
The golf course is situated on Bathampton Down overlooking the Avon Valley with superb views of Bath and the surrounding countryside. The 18 hole par 71 course provides a pleasent and untiring mixture of level and undulating playing conditions. The golf course is a regular venue for Somerset County matches and championships.
Bowood Golf and Country Club, Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ, 01249 822228, proshop@bowood.org<mailto:proshop@bowood.org>
A round on the majestic 18 hole championship course at Bowood is unforgettable. The integration of foward tees and generous fairways tests the club golfer’s skills, while numerous doglegs discreet bunkers and tree and water barriers challenge PGA members. Pro shop, expert tuition and plenty of practice facilities.
Woodbridge Park Golf Club, Brinkworth, Chippenham, SN15 5DG, 01666 510277
18 – a well established course with good greens, excellent fairways, challenging water hazards, bunkers and obstacles. Set in 150 acres of beautiful countryside, just off B4042 between Malmesbury/Wootton Bassett, and 15 minutes from junction 16 or 17 of the M4.
Broome Manor Golf Club, Pipers Way, Swindon, SN3 1RG, 01793 532403
Broome Manor Golf Club is fully affiliated to the English & Wiltshire Golf Union, the English Women’s Golf Association and the Wiltshire Ladies Golf Union. This means that members of Broome Manor are eligible to play at almost every golf course in Great Britain (subject to certain handicap constraints).
Chippenham Golf Club, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 5LT, 01249 652040
The Club, founded in 1896, has gone through many changes in its history. Today, the undulating parkland course offers golfers a fine test without being ‘heavy’ on yardage. There are opportunities for most players to get a few pars and the occasional birdie and all golfers will enjoy a pleasant setting and superbly maintained course.
Coombe Grove Manor, Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Coombe, Bath, BA2 7HS, 01225 835533
At Combe Grove Manor there is a 18 bay driving range and 5 hole practice course. Nestles in 69 acres with 25 miles of views overlooking the breathtaking Limpley Stoke Valley, just a couple of miles outside the historic spa city of Bath.
Cricklade House, Common Hill, Cricklade, Wiltshire, SN6 6HA, 01793 750751, reception@crickladehotel.co.uk<mailto:reception@crickladehotel.co.uk>
Our challenging 9-hole E.G.U. registered Golf Course, comprising of Par 3’s and Par 4’s, will allow low and high handicappers the opportunity to use every club in the bag. The 9-hole course is ideal for those seeking a shorter course after work or with limited time to play.
Cumberwell Park Golf Club, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2PQ, 01225 863322, events@cumberwellpark.com<mailto:events@cumberwellpark.com>
Cumberwell Park is a 27 hole classis course spread across 240 acres of gently rolling countryside with 5 lakes and a stream running the full length of the course, enhancing the beauty and the challenge.
A 10 acre practice ground includes target greens, yardage markers and practice bunkers. Group and individual tuition. Pro shop.
Erlestoke Golf Club, Erlestoke, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5UB, 01380 831069, info@erlestokegolfclub.co.uk
Opened in 1992, Erlestoke is a fascinating 18-hole championship length downland course set amidst mature trees and woodland in 175 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside on the northern edge of Salisbury plain. A warm and genuine welcome awaits individuals, groups, corporate clients, societies and visitors in our friendly well-appointed clubhouse. There is a fully-stocked Pro Shop, with something for everyone – and you can develop your game with a course of golf lessons from our friendly club professional.
Entry Hill Golf Club, Entry hill, Bath, BA2 5NA, 01225 834248
The Entry Hill Golf Course, opened in 1984 is a short but interesting 9 hole public pay and play facility. With its picturesque setting and stunning views across the City of Bath the course provides enjoyment for golfers of all standards at an affordable price. Pro shop, (group) tuition and equipment and repairs also available.
Fosseway Golf Club, Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Bath, BA3 4BD, 01761 412214, enquiries@centurionhotel.co.uk<mailto:enquiries@centurionhotel.co.uk>
The Centurion Hotel & Fosseway Country Club complex provides an active leisure programme for guests and visitors. The parkland golf course has 9 holes with a total length of 4278 yards par 4 course. standard scratch 65 par 66.
Hamptworth Golf and Country Club, Hamptworth Road, Hamptworth, Wiltshire, SP5 2DU, 01794 390155
The magnificent Golf Course is now at its highest ever standard. With great practice facilities and the Hamptworth Academy, you can now make the most out of your golf. Welcoming all golfers, the club offers a range of membership packages as well as great society offers, with the ability to host golf days for up to 200 people.
High Post Golf Club, Great Durnford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6AT, 01722 782356
Established in 1922, the English Golf Union<http://www.englishgolfunion.org/> has recognised our downland course as a great test of golf by asking us to host the Carris Trophy<http://www.englishgolfunion.org/showpage.asp?code=00010002000100030008> in 1999 and the English Boys Open in 2008 – both attracting strong international fields. Summer tees and greens are playable all year and you can expect a great welcome. Having ‘tamed the course’, enjoy refreshments in our fine clubhouse with superb views.
Highworth Golf Centre, Swindon Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7SJ, 01793 766014
Highworth Golf Centre is situated on the outskirts of Highworth town, on the north east side of Swindon. This facility is designed to cater for all standards of play and features wide fairways, large greens and short rough whilst he four-hole practice course and nine-hole pitch and putt course is suited to beginners and families.
Kingsdown Golf Club, Kingsdown, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8BS, 01225 743472
The Club is generally open to private members only, but visitors are welcome with a handicap certificate from another club. There is a green fee.
Lansdown Golf Club, Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BT, 01225 422138, admin@lansdowngolfclub.co.uk<mailto:admin@lansdowngolfclub.co.uk>
Situated on the southern escarpment of the Cotsworlds, adjacent to Bath Race Course, 3 miles from Bath, Lansdown Golf Club is a level parkland course with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
The 6000yd par 70 course is stimulating, testing and memorable for golfers of all standards. New practice area.
Manor House Golf Club, Castle Combe, Nr. Bath, Wiltshire, SN14 7JW, 01249 782982, proshop@manorhouse.co.uk<mailto:proshop@manorhouse.co.uk>
Golf at Manor House is an experience. Situated in unique Cotswold countryside in the stunning valley of Castle Combe, the undulating landscape provides a great adventure for any level of golfer. Designed by the renowned BBC commentator Peter Alliss and his designing partner Clive Clarke in 1992, it is now widely regarded as one of the finest golf courses in the South West.
Marlborough Golf Club, The Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1DU, 01672 512147, darren@marlboroughgolfclub.co.uk<mailto:darren@marlboroughgolfclub.co.uk>
Marlborough Golf Club is situated just seven miles from junction 15 on the M4. Follow the A346 sign for Marlborough, the entrance to the Club is on the right hand side just before you enter the town. The course is well drained and available throughout the year. The Club also hosts the Wiltshire Professionals’ Tournament sponsored by The Hills Group Limited.
The Mendip Golf Club, Gurney Slade, Somerset, BA3 4UT, 01749 840570, secretary@mendipgolfclub.com<mailto:secretary@mendipgolfclub.com>
The Mendip Golf Club has come a long way since relocating to its current site back in 1908. From its early beginnings as a nine hole layout it has been continuously improved over the years into the superb eighteen hole par 71 course that it is today. With its fairways of springy downland turf, “Mendip” boasts lies that some golfers can only dream about. The excellent greens are maintained to a very high standard, many having pronounced borrows which need careful reading.
North Wilts Golf Club, Bishops Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2LP, 01380 860627
Stunning scenery, a warm welcome and a course<http://www.northwiltsgolf.com/pages.php/course.html> that in recent years, has hosted a number of National and Regional competitions. These are the ingredients that make North Wilts one of the finest Clubs in this part of England. The Club was founded in 1890 and is now wholly owned by its members.
Oaksey Golf Club, Oaksey Park, Oaksey, Nr Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9SB, 01666 577995
Oaksey Golf Club is situated on the Oaksey Park Golf & Leisure Estate which is located 5 miles south West of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswolds, near to the Cotswolds Water Park on the Wiltshire Gloucestershire border. The highly acclaimed 9 hole golf course has been established for over 18 years, there has been some extensive tree planting over recent years to add to the already mature trees.
Ogbourne Downs Golf Club, Ogbourne St George, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1TB, 01672 841327
A challenging golf course located in the rolling countryside of the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire, at Ogbourne Downs you will find a warm welcome and a real test of your golfing ability. Designed in 1927 by J.H. Taylor, the 6422 yard Wiltshire golf course has maintained much of its original character and is constantly being improved to meet the requirements of the modern game. During a round of golf at Ogbourne Downs enjoy stunning views of the Wiltshire countryside and experience a myriad of local wild life.
Salisbury and South Wilts, Golf Club, Netherhampton Road, Netherhampton, Salisbury, SP2 8PR, 01722 742645, mail@salisburygolf.co.uk<mailto:mail@salisburygolf.co.uk>
Set in the glorious Wiltshire countryside close to the medieval City of Salisbury, the course offers magnificent views for miles around. It is probably the finest downland course in Southern England where visitors are made most welcome. All 27 holes are maintained to a very high standard by a dedicated team of professionals, with the quality of the greens and the presentation of the course highly praised by golfers throughout the year.
Shrivenham Park Golf Club, Pennyhooks Lane, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8EX, 01793 783853, gplatt@aol.com<mailto:gplatt@aol.com>
A mature course set in 110 acres, Shrivenham Park has developed a deserved reputation as offering a good and interesting test for golfers of all abilities. Most memorable is the course’s own version of ‘Amen Corner’ – holes 5, 6 and 7 – which is always a talking point amongst visitors and members alike.
Tidworth Garrison Golf Club, Bulford Road, Tidworth, Wiltshire, SP9 7AF, 01980 842301, richard.moan@tidworthgolfclub.co.uk<mailto:richard.moan@tidworthgolfclub.co.uk>
Tidworth Garrison Golf Club is a private members club, owing its foundation to the military garrison; ties with which are now mainly historical. In 1895 the War Department purchased large tracts of land all around Salisbury Plain including Tedworth House. 2,500 acres of the Estate was developed to form a major military training area with the adjoining garrisons of Warminster, Larkhill, Bulford and Tidworth.
Upavon Golf Club, Douglas Avenue, Upavon, Wiltshire, SN9 6BQ, 01980 630787, richard@richardblake.co.uk<mailto:richard@richardblake.co.uk>
There have been golf holes laid out on the site at Upavon since 1912 when the area was used for recreation by the newly-formed Royal Flying Corps just before the First World War. In 1918 the Royal Flying Corps evolved into the Royal Air Force who occupied Upavon Aerodrome Station for 75 years. The RAF vacated the site in 1993 and by 1997 the current testing 18 hole layout was established.
West Wilts Golf Club, Elm Hill, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 0AU, 01985 213133
West Wilts is a traditional members’ club located in Warminster, 200 metres above sea level on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Established in 1891, the course was designed by J.H. Taylor and features fine fairways and greens with superb views stretching over three counties.
Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club, Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7QQ, info@wragbarn.com<mailto:info@wragbarn.com>
Deep in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and just outside the historic town of Highworth is the exceptional Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club. With outstanding views of the Downs and the Vale of White Horse, Wrag Barn boasts one of the region’s outstanding venues for Golf, Weddings, Business Meetings and Casual Dining.
