Mowsbury Golf & Squash Complex
3.5
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Course Information
Mowsbury Golf & Squash Complex, Bedfordshire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6416 yard), public, parkland golf course designed by Martin Hawtree.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6416 yards | Public | Parkland
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Address: Kimbolton Road, Cleat Hill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01234 772700
Golf Pro: James Koncewicz | Tel: 01234 772700
Website: http://www.mowsburygolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Midweek Guide: £21.35 per round *
Weekend Guide: £26.95 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £21.35 per round *
Weekend Guide: £26.95 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.5
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 257 reviews)
HIGHLY RATED
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Mowsbury is an undulating 18-hole course offering a fair challenge to both beginners and regular players with well placed ponds, ditches and bunkers meaning wayward shots will be punished. Whether it is one of the four short par 3 holes or the dog-leg par 5 holes; each hole has its own hazards to work round.
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Reviewed Oct 20 2023
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Reviewed Oct 10 2023
brilliant municiple
such a good course to say its owned by the council. greens are however verry slow so makes things difficult.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Oct 8 2023
Decent course for a municipal
The course is built on clay, so this causes a number of problems e.g. when wet, the rain doesn't drain away as quickly as at some courses, and during very dry summers; cracks can appear on some fairways. Some years, there has been some animal damage from badgers and crows (pecking for insects on the greens). The badgers seems to like digging up the tees, and around a number of greens, so occasionally there are signs of this following work by the greenkeepers to rectify the damage. Fortunately in 2023 this has been minimal.Because the bunkers got into quite a bad state, many (at least 10) have quite new sand in them, which is quite soft, but the remainder still have old sand in them, which is rarely raked to loosen this, and therefore is very solid. Apparently, the older bunkers will be worked on during coming winters (probably 5 to 10 per year), so it may take some time for conditions to become acceptable. The work over recent years has led to the 17th being bunker free.
The course is rarely quiet, and at one time was the busiest course in the country!! This means you should check that you are not following a Society, which can make it a slow round. There is also a lot of footfall, and so the greens are kept quite slow; so you should allow for this.
The layout is interesting enough, and the large number of trees planted over the years is now coming to fruition, making it a lot more picturesque, and tightening up some of the holes. If you haven't played here in a while, it's a lot more challenging than it was when built in 1975.
The bar and catering changed management in early 2023, so the opening hours for food/drink are not as they used to be, so usually the opening hours only start at 10.00am except at weekends when they open earlier, and continue until 5.00pm. This changes during the Winter, so you may want to check if you are planning to stay for food after your round. The food from the new caterers has received some very good reviews, but visitors should be patient - there is rarely more than a single member of catering staff working, so they are cooking as well as serving your beer obviously they put on more staff for Societies and the weekends!
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Reviewed Sep 1 2023
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Reviewed Sep 1 2023
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Reviewed Jun 12 2023
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Reviewed Apr 10 2023
Decent course for a Municipal
The course is built on clay, so this causes a number of problems e.g. when wet, the rain doesn't drain away as quickly as at some courses, and during very dry summers; cracks can appear on some fairways. During the lockdowns and quiet evenings, there is some animal damage from badgers and crows (pecking for insects on the greens) The badgers seems to like digging up the tees, and around a number of greens, so occasionally there are signs of this following work by the greenkeepers to rectify the damage.Because the bunkers got into quite a bad state, many have been recently reworked with new sand in them, which is quite soft, A few are awaiting new sand, but the older ones still have old sand in them, which is rarely raked to loosen this, and therefore can be very solid, especially after rain. Apparently, the older bunkers will be worked on during coming winters (probably 5 per year), so it may take some time for conditions to become totally acceptable. The work over recent years has led to the 17th hole being bunker free.
The course is rarely quiet, and at one time was the busiest course in the country!! This means you should check that you are not following a Society, which can make it a slow round. There is also a lot of footfall, and so the greens are kept quite slow; so players should allow for this.
The layout is interesting enough, and the large number of trees planted over the years is now coming to fruition, making it a lot more picturesque, and tightening up some of the holes. If you haven't played here in a while, it's a lot more challenging than it was when built in 1975.
The bar and catering changed management at the beginning of 2023, so the opening hours for food/drink are getting back to normal, starting around 8.00am, with breakfasts etc being available, and very good standard. This will be the caterers first summer coming up, so check how long the bar etc stays open before planning to stay for food after your round. The food is good (and a lot better priced than with the previous incumbent). Visitors should be patient - there is rarely more than a single member of catering staff working, so they are cooking as well as serving your beer obviously they put on more staff for Societies and the weekends!
The building is tired looking, but I doubt if refurbishment would help - it has been in place far longer than the original 20 years lifespan that the council intended. Having said that, there are full changing facilities including showers, a covered 13 bay driving range, and 3 glass backed squash courts. The catering dept have now added a pool table and darts board upstairs if your golf day is a wash-out! In addition to the course and driving range; there is a small putting green and a chipping area a short walk from the clubhouse.
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Reviewed Sep 30 2022
Decent course for a municipal
The course is built on clay, so this causes a number of problems e.g. when wet, the rain doesn't drain away as quickly as at some courses, and during very dry summers; cracks can appear on some fairways. This year, there has been some animal damage from badgers and crows (pecking for insects on the greens) The badgers seems to like digging up the tees, and around a number of greens, so occasionally there are signs of this following work by the greenkeepers to rectify the damage.Because the bunkers got into quite a bad state, many (at least 10) have been recently reworked with new sand in them, which is quite soft, but the remainder still have old sand in them, which is rarely raked to loosen this, and therefore is very solid. Apparently, the older bunkers will be worked on during coming winters (probably 5 per year), so it may take some time for conditions to become acceptable. The work over recent years has led to the 17th being bunker free.
The course is rarely quiet, and at one time was the busiest course in the country!! This means you should check that you are not following a Society, which can make it a slow round. There is also a lot of footfall, and so the greens are kept quite slow; so you should allow for this.
The layout is interesting enough, and the large number of trees planted over the years is now coming to fruition, making it a lot more picturesque, and tightening up some of the holes. If you haven't played here in a while, it's a lot more challenging than it was when built in 1975.
The bar and catering changed management in early 2018, so the opening hours for food/drink are not as they used to be, so usually the opening hours only start at 10.00am, and continue until 5.00pm. This changes during the Winter, so you may want to check if you are planning to stay for food after your round. The food is good (if a little expensive). Visitors should be patient - there is rarely more than a single member of catering staff working, so they are cooking as well as serving your beer obviously they put on more staff for Societies and the weekends! The club have recently been advised by the operators (Fusion Lifestyle), that new catering and bar operators are being looked at for 2023.
The building is tired looking, but I doubt if refurbishment would help - it has been in place far longer than the original 20 years lifespan that the council intended. Having said that, there are full changing facilities including showers, a small putting green, a chipping area a short walk from the clubhouse, a covered 13 bay driving range, and 3 glass backed squash courts if your golf day is a wash-out!
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Reviewed Aug 29 2022
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Reviewed Jul 7 2022
Good municipal course
Generally in good condition, let down by rough teeing areas, and some very scruffy bunkers. Overall good value for money.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 5 2022
fun
good place to practice and have fun. greens are poor and the bunkers need work. interesting layout and good funReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jun 15 2022
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Reviewed May 21 2022
Municiple Course, long established.
Course is in excellent condition. Greens are slow but the course is testing with changes of level and hole direction.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 17 2022
In good condition
We arrived on Easter Saturday and went straight on, no hold ups untill back half. Greens in good nick and very pleasant roundReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 27 2022
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 96 Handicap: 0)
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