The Darenth

3.7 610 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: ££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Darenth Valley Golf Club near Sevenoaks in Kent is an 18 hole, mature parkland golf course designed by Michael Cross set in a picturesque valley.

18 holes | Par 72 | 6193 yards | Public | Parkland

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Address: Station Road, Shoreham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 7SA United Kingdom

Tel: 01959 522922

Website: http://www.dvgc.co.uk

Golf Club Facilities

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Bar

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Function Room

Twilight rates and special offers available via our website

Midweek Guide: £23 per round *

Weekend Guide: £33 per round *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £23 per round *

Weekend Guide: £33 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.67

AVERAGE RATING 3.7
(based on 610 reviews)

5 star

4 star

308

3 star

172

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1 star

HIGHLY RATED

96%

would play again or recommend

3.8

The Course

3.6

Course Conditions

3.7

Value For Money

3.6

Pace of Play

3.7

Facilities & Service

3.9

Hospitality

2.8

Practice Facilities

3.6

Food & Drink

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Mike R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 10 2014

Darenth at this time of year is in superb condition. Friendly staff in the clubhouse and pro shop. Good variety of holes and pretty forgiving for the high handicapper. I would recommend DVGC every time.

(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 21.2)

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Kevin V rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 7 2022

Worst ever

The course was in a very bad state and was no where near value for money
Some areas were very dangerous to walk on but you had no choice if you wanted to get to the next tee box. The greens that were already small have been made smaller.
Badgers are a huge problem on the course and the staff are obviously struggling to cope with this
I have played this course many times and enjoyed the challenge but it is now clear that the management see this as a wedding venue and not a golf course. I will not play here again

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Marek L rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 30 2022

Some very Spongy greens

Apart from the spongy greesn there seems to have been an outbrake of Animals tearing up the fairways in patches. Looks unsightly but didn't affect the game. Muddy paths have now been roped off and between greesna dn tees there is a much greater distance so preserving the tees and areas around the greens. Bumpy greens with one or two being still quite spongy. Greens have been cut to a much smaller size which is good as makes the course more difficult.

(Round played: Jan 2022 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.2)

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Steve S rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 25 2021

disappointing golf course

on my recommendation took two colleagues to the course ,one of which has his own motability buggy.after paying the green fees of ?25 each we were about to go to the 1st Te,.we were then advised by the starter that THE OWNER does not allow individual buggies but will let you purchase a club buggy ,no reason given for not accommodating injured players!..We were not advised that the green staff were Hole Tining the greens and there was no reduction in the green fee .The course was in good condition however NO SECOND CUT FROM THE FAIRWAYS and the long grass would mean lost balls and time consumption looking for them. The green staff also left longer grass growing in the middle of some of the fairways,this meant good shots would be punished and stopped from running as far as they would from the Tee. In summation a very disappointing day out. Speaking to one of the members on the course, his opinion was that the owner is more interested in catering for Wedding receptions than the running and condition of the course!.

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David D rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 2 2021

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Kristian P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 14 2020

Fantastic course worth visiting

Good value. Some really good holes. A challenge for all abilities. Would recommend to all. Would recommend to all.

(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.6)

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Mick G rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 24 2018

Great venue

The general condition of the course was excellent, greens, fairways and tee boxes. Well worth a visit, one of my favourite courses. Would like a driving range rather than a practice area.

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Marek L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 14 2017

Quiet Sunday afternoon

Been here many times over the years but have never seen the course so quiet and so well maintained. Pleasure to go around this course. My partners were complaining about the bunkers as rain water has left them with no sand and like concrete but if you don't go in them there is nothing to complain about. Really enjoyable and will be visiting again before the end of year.

(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 14.4)

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Paul W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 25 2017

Well worth a visit

Hadn't played here for nearly 3 years and to be honest it was looking a bit tired back then. They have clearly been making improvements recently and the clubhouse and course are looking very good.
Course is interesting and a challenge. The par threes are all excellent.
At the moment the course is in great condition. The tee boxes have been given some TLC (which is something I think a lot of clubs overlook) and they were tyning and top dressing some of them them while we were there. The greens roll well and are receptive.
Clearly they are making an effort all round and for £23 this is a great value course. £6.50 for the all day breakfast is great value too.

(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 15.8)