Dunstable Downs Golf Club
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Dunstable Downs Golf Club, Bedfordshire is an 18 hole, par 70 (6251 yard), private, parkland / downland golf course planned by James Braid and constructed by J.A. Stutt of Paisley in 1930.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6251 yards | Private | Downland
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Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2NB United Kingdom
Tel: 01582 604472
Golf Pro: Darren Charlton | Tel: 01582 662806
Website: http://www.dunstabledownsgolf.co.uk/
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Midweek Guide: 35.00 per round. £50.00 per day *
- Societies Accepted to Play
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Midweek Guide: 35.00 per round. £50.00 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.3
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 45 reviews)
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HIGHLY RATED
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What the club says: Dunstable Downs Golf Club provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities. There are 18 holes over 6251 yards par 70. Holes 1 to 10 are parkland in nature; holes 11 to 18 along the top of the Downs are very "links" in nature.
The present layout was planned by James Braid and constructed by J.A. Stutt of Paisley (who also constructed the Championship Course at Carnoustie) in 1930. Originally 6,600 yards, the course today measures 6251 yards and features welcoming fairways requiring an infinite variety of approach shots to score well.
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Ray Hodge, The Club at Mill Green rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 12 2024
Just a great day!
We have been discussing having an "away day" amongst ourselves for a while now. One of our group knew the Club Captain and said "let's try Dunstable Downs." My initial thoughts ( which I kept to myself) were " Nah". But hey, at least we were having an " away day".Upon arrival, we were informed of the days alterations:
1) we would be playing to right hand ( very raised) green on the 8th
2) an alternate 9th hole.
3) a temporary green.on the 11th.
Seemed a bit much.
Well, the 8th green is a challenge. The left hand green looked tough enough. The alternative 9th was another great challenge. The signature 9th looks a fantastic hole, I hope to get to play it. The 11th was a bit of a downer, but the real green looked a fantastic setup.
To add to the day we also tee'd off a few mats.
Now, this may sound a bit much for a day out but to be honest, the mats were in great knick, the alternate greens/ holes were still a fantastic challenge.
For winter this course was just superb. Standing on top of Folleys Farm (the 1st), it looked a bit "winter worn". Rumour has it we have had nearly 3 times the average rainfall this winter. Once we got going, all things considered, this course was in good knick.
We paid for a meal after. Now being on the larger side, I was looking forward to my evening roast. All I can say about the food...it was worth just the fee I paid for the day. The food was great, the service from the kitchen and bar staff was fantastic.
I have harped on about the winter alterations to the course but you could see staff were doing a lot of work.
This meant one thing to all of us in our group,...
The Club looks after its members. It was fantastic to see.
The Food and beverage side looks after its guests
One of our group is moving to Markyates, and judging by his response our group will be losing a member.
Some of us have played some fantastic courses around the area, i would would like to think it would be up amongst the better ones for an overall day out.
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Terry G rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2023
Don't bother
Quirky course with some truly obnoxious members. The place is invariably windy, being based on the downs, and presumably that's why the greens were so slow, otherwise the ball would just roll away.I'm not going to go into any other detail, but from my interactions with members who teed off in front of us, and then approached us AFTER our round, I will NOT be going back. I forfeited the (paid for) meal to avoid spending any more time there than I had to.
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Alan C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2022
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William H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 12 2022
Well kept and well prepared. Greens like glass. Fairway bunkers devoid of sand. Grenoside bunkers ok.
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Paul, Brighton rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2022
Hilarious sidewinds on the hilltop and lovely shaped holes in the valley with the right degree of challenge for low handicappers to excel, but enough width to keep the course moving. Pace of play was good, greens were exceptionally true and bunkers were beautifully cut and maintained.
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Kieren W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2022
really enjoyed the course and was well maintained, some drainage issues but with the recent weather i cant complain
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Pete H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2022
So windy that 5 of the greens had their flags blown out of the holes. Lots of peripheral irrigation work going on. Could be distracting off the tee & we had to move to the ladies once too but in that wind the least of the problems.
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.3)
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.3)
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Martin C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 8 2022
Great Course
A very friendly club with a course in great condition for winter play given on chalk. The views over the downs are stunning. They are doing work on drainage/irrigation but that did not detract from the overall condition. What I also liked was that they had two greens out in a shady part of the course but they have 2 reserve greens being used (not temps as at other courses). Good food in the bar as wellReviewer Rating
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Graham P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2022
Played End December - was in very good condition for time of year - not very wet. Course is challenging, as the wind comes into play on most holes. Would definitely play again.
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Ian C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 1 2021
Fantastic course worth visiting
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Sean W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2021
Amazing
Really enjoyed the course, some quirky holes that made it very interesting.Can't wait to get back and play again
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Adrian F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2021
great condition
Golf course was in fantastic condition, fairways were very lush and the '2nd' cut extremely thick which proved difficult to get out of.Greens were a little on the slow side but ran true.
Views from the clubhouse were amazing with gliders and the surrounding countryside visable for miles around.
Staff were excellent and very polite.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.9)
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Ian C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2020
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Pete H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2020
A favourite
Loving the variety of holes on offer & a hot day & gentle wind was a blessingReviewer Rating
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rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 18 2020
An excellent course always in brilliant condition the grounds staff have done an excellent job and the course seems to be getting better by the month, windy and difficult a real test but also a great course to really strengthen all parts of you game as a young golfer this course for me is the best outfit locally better then berko and chiltern forest which are well to short and it really teaches you course management as well as giving back and letting you have a rip please please give it a round I promise you won’t be disappointed
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