GOLF
The Course
GOLF
Voted one of the finest in Oxfordshire, the course is undulating par 72 golf course. You’ll enjoy 18 holes over 6,284 yards of delightful tree-lined fairways.
GOLF
The Course
Set in the rolling Oxfordshire countryside, our mature 18-hole parkland course offers an enjoyable yet rewarding round for golfers of all abilities. Tree-lined fairways and gently undulating terrain create a course that is both scenic and strategically challenging. Sitting more than 700ft above sea level, the course benefits from excellent natural drainage, helping to ensure great playing conditions throughout the year.
Highlights
- 18-hole parkland course
- Par 72
- Measuring over 6,300 yards
- Mature tree-lined fairways
- Scenic views across the Oxfordshire countryside
- Enjoyable for all abilities
- Excellent drainage for year-round play
Course Tour
Hole 1
PAR 3
- 161 Y
- 153 Y
- 143 Y
A great two-tier par 3 that is played back in front of the clubhouse. If the pin as at the bottom tier then go for it. If it’s at the top the percentage play is to play for the bottom and put up. Par here is good.
Hole 2
PAR 5
- 499 Y
- 487 Y
- 472 Y
A stunning par 5 which is slightly downhill with a gentle dog-leg left. A long but accurate drive will reward players with a great chance to get on in 2 shots, but a miss could spell trouble.
Hole 3
PAR 4
- 266 Y
- 257 Y
- 146 Y
A short par 4 in which strategy from the tee prevails. The percentage play is to lay up with a long iron to leave a simple pitch to the green. if you feel confident, pulling out a wood will give you a great birdie look.
Hole 4
PAR 5
- 550 Y
- 508 Y
- 484 Y
A long par 5 which requires 3 good shots to reach for all but the longest hitters. Leave your second at the top of the hill to leave a short iron into a picturesque green surrounded by mounds of grass.
Hole 5
PAR 4
- 404 Y
- 394 Y
- 360 Y
A dog-keg left par 4 in which your second shot requires accuracy to a narrow green guarded by bunkers. If ground conditions are firm be sure to take a club less and land your approach short.
Hole 6
PAR 3
- 137 Y
- 124 Y
- 137 Y
A short par 3 which plays pretty much as you see it. Be careful of the bunker looming left of the green. Hit the green off the tee and you’ll have a great look at birdie.
Hole 7
PAR 4
- 357 Y
- 348 Y
- 327 Y
This tee shot favours the left side of the fairway to take out the fairway bunkers. The green is protected by some subtle drop offs. Playing for the middle is sensible here.
Hole 8
PAR 4
- 438 Y
- 431 Y
- 358 Y
A generous fairway will await but don’t be fooled, this is one of the hardest holes on the course and the green is surrounded with danger.
Hole 9
PAR 3
- 349 Y
- 340 Y
- 323 Y
A lovely elevated finishing hole. The temptation will be to pull out the driver, but the smart play here is to lay up to the top of the hill to leave a simple iron shot into the tricky two-tiered green.
Hole 10
PAR 4
- 440 Y
- 387 Y
- 380 Y
One of the toughest opening holes you’ll play. The sloping fairway favours a tee shot down the left to allow the ball to be fed back to the middle. The green presents trouble on both sides.
Hole 11
PAR 4
- 368 Y
- 358 Y
- 258 Y
One of the toughest opening holes you’ll play. The sloping fairway favours a tee shot down the left to allow the ball to be fed back to the middle. The green presents trouble on both sides.
Hole 12
PAR 3
- 150 Y
- 132 Y
- 103 Y
What looks like a straight forward hole can present many problems if you don’t be smart with your club selection. Be sure to check the wind here, any shot short will leave a tricky pitch uphill to the green.
Hole 13
PAR 4
- 304 Y
- 297 Y
- 243 Y
A short par 4 which presents a great look at birdie. Long hitters can take the green on but be careful, this green slopes more than you may think and caution is needed on your putt.
Hole 14
PAR 5
- 476 Y
- 468 Y
- 410 Y
A great downhill par 5 which longer hitters can easily reach in 2. However players must beware the water-filled brook at the bottom of the hill when laing up or going for it. A tricky 2-tier green awaits
Hole 15
PAR 5
- 496 Y
- 489 Y
- 482 Y
A long uphill par 5 which requires a strong tee shot to put you in position. Be careful of the fairway bunker on the right for your second. Long hitters may each this green with a prevailing wind.
Hole 16
PAR 4
- 394 Y
- 384 Y
- 358 Y
Another downhill hole with a slight dog-leg left which requires an accurate tee-shot if you’re to find the fairway. Take one club less into this downhill green and watch out of the deceptive slope.
Hole 17
PAR 3
- 187 Y
- 176 Y
- 165 Y
A strong but very long par 3 in which members are always happy with a par. Be careful of the wind here which can appear to have disappeared when standing on the tee but is still there.
Hole 18
PAR 4
- 308 Y
- 302 Y
- 260 Y
A short uphill par 4 to a tricky green with a lot of slope. A tee shot favouring the right half of the fairway will be the safest option for the second shot but players should be careful of OOB behind the green.
