The Rose Bowl County Golf Club
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3XJ United Kingdom
The Rose Bowl County Golf Club is one of Hampshire’s best kept secrets. Established in 1999 and set in rolling countryside, our course offers an interesting challenge to players of all abilities.
A 9 hole 18 tee golf course.Book a Tee Time
Price Guide: ££- Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: £17.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Club Information
The Rose Bowl County Golf Club is 9 holes.Tel: 023 8047 1111 | Fax: 023 8047 1116
Website: http://www.rosebowlplc.com/pages/golf/
Golf Pro: Martin Butcher | Tel: 07787 887578
Contact/Secretary: Nikki Fowler
Facilities: Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
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I played for free as my partner was gifted a Voucher but, even so, we both felt seriously ripped off. We were tempted to walk off after 9 as by that time we had seen all the course had to offer as it is just a double circuit of 9 holes.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The Course Value for Money Overall RatingRated 1/5
by Miles Won Mar 30 2012
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the round was ok and theres was 5 good holes the par5 is very very good but very testing
(Round played: 21-May-2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: )
(Round played: 21-May-2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: )
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Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Gavin Son May 21 2012
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I played for free as my partner was gifted a Voucher but, even so, we both felt seriously ripped off. We were tempted to walk off after 9 as by that time we had seen all the course had to offer as it is just a double circuit of 9 holes.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The Course Value for Money Overall RatingRated 1/5
by Miles Won Mar 30 2012
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I played for free as my partner was gifted a Voucher but, even so, we both felt seriously ripped off. We were tempted to walk off after 9 as by that time we had seen all the course had to offer as it is just a double circuit of 9 holes.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The course is undergoing development - there is a a temporary road right across the middle of it with heavy plant passing through every couple of minutes. There are only 9 'greens'. Only three holes were complete with a proper tee, green and fairway without lorries crossing it. The first green still had the witness from where the turf had been laid - 3 others were temporary greens. One fairway had large bare areas where turf had been lifted. There are supposedly 2 tees for each green making it an 18 hole course. Most were immediately adjacent to each other and some were just the same mat. It is just dishonest marketing this as an 18 hole course
Signage is appaling. No map on the card. No flag numbering. I expected, as a minimum, two holes on each green as they claimed 18 holes - no chance.
I would say that the three holes that were complete were of a good standard. If the remainder of development is to the same standard then it will be worth a visit...but at present it is a disgrace that it is open and they are expecting people to pay for this. Little wonder they are marketing via Groupon.
I would suggest avoiding this place until it is finished.
The Course Value for Money Overall RatingRated 1/5
by Miles Won Mar 30 2012
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This is a 9 hole loop that you play twice off different tees. It is part of the Hampshire CC Rose Bowl complex. It is currently being developed into an 18 hole course (along with resort hotel etc, etc) and there is a fair amount of disruption from passing lorries at present. However, the course itself is in great nick - lush manicured fairways and great undulating putting surfaces - good bunkers as well. It is relatively short but far from easy (my first visit). The 4/13th is one of the most scenic holes in the area - a sweeping uphill par4 where anything short of the green runs right back down the fairway almost to your feet! I enjoyed the course much more than I expected and would recommend it to others although please don't expect too much of the the "clubhouse" and practice facilities until the upgrade is complete (another 4 years away apparently!).
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Roger Mon Sep 29 2010
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Underrated course. Fairways in very good nick last week. What it lacks in length it makes up for in contours, subtlety and tough greens. View from the white tees on the 14th is one of the best anywhere.
Will be interesting to see how the redevelopments pan-out
Will be interesting to see how the redevelopments pan-out
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by James Hon May 16 2008
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Nine hole golf course with two tees per hole, so can be repetitive. Just about to undergo major alterations, pending planning permission, to create a further nine holes.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 2/5
by Tom Pon Mar 31 2008
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NINE HOLES & 18 TEES, ATHLOUGH THEY ARE ABOUT TO BUILD A FULL SIZE 18 HOLE COURSE. VERY HILLY & TESTING COURSE. SMALL PRO SHOP WITH LIMITED STOCK & SMALL CLUBHOUSE. NOT BAD VALUE FOR MONEY
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Lisa Con Jan 25 2008
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05/06/2007.
Having not played at my home club for 6 weeks, it was great to be back. The whole course is in excellent condition, the fairways are better than some other club's greens, and when I birdied, SI one, 192 yds, then my day was complete,even though I still didn't break 100.
Having not played at my home club for 6 weeks, it was great to be back. The whole course is in excellent condition, the fairways are better than some other club's greens, and when I birdied, SI one, 192 yds, then my day was complete,even though I still didn't break 100.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by John Pon Jun 5 2007
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The Rose bowl as we speak is a double nine hole course with different tees for 18 holes( basically next to the other one) the fairways are mostly open and cut very well.
The greens are a challenge in its self , very undulating and not many at all just flat ones, so this will try anybodies putting game.
The course is undergoing some major work at this present time to make it into a Championship 18 hole course with loads of water build into it.they are totally redesigning the course, so hopefully it will be up there with the rest off them. i have heard it will take 12-18 months.
Clubhouse and staff are great & and welcoming other members.
hope this helps
The greens are a challenge in its self , very undulating and not many at all just flat ones, so this will try anybodies putting game.
The course is undergoing some major work at this present time to make it into a Championship 18 hole course with loads of water build into it.they are totally redesigning the course, so hopefully it will be up there with the rest off them. i have heard it will take 12-18 months.
Clubhouse and staff are great & and welcoming other members.
hope this helps
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Shaun Con Sep 15 2011
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I am biased, this is my club, the work is starting to upgrade the course to an eighteen, and I cannot wait to see the end result. Sharing groundstaff with the Rose Bowl cricket means the whole course is absolutely superb. This course will test your abilities at any handicap. The drag up the 4th and 6th fairways will help your fitness levels and the 16th will test your judgement. The staff are all brilliant, friendly, helpful, fun, the catering is o.k. no fault of the staff but a new 19th hole will be good. Watch out for deer, buzzards,kestrels, green woodpeckers, considering the course is enclosed by the M27 and main roads the wildlife is amazing.
Visit soon and then come back when it's an eighteen.
Visit soon and then come back when it's an eighteen.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by John Pon Jun 25 2008
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| The Rose Bowl County Golf Club | red | 70 | 70 | 5212 | ||
| The Rose Bowl County Golf Club | white | 66 | 65 | 5111 | ||
| The Rose Bowl County Golf Club | Yellow | 66 | 66 | 4770 | ||
| The Rose Bowl County Golf Club | Yellow F9 | 33 | 33 | 2371 | ||
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Nearby
| Botley Park Golf Club | 1.88 miles |
| Fairthorne Manor Golf Club | 2.84 miles |
| Stoneham Golf Club | 3.54 miles |
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