Royal Winchester Golf Club
Sarum Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5QE United Kingdom
The course here is laid out on some fine meadowland and is a real test of ability whether you are new to the game or a seasoned campaigner. Book a Tee Time
Price Guide: ££££- Midweek Guide: 18 holes £40.00 36 holes £60.00 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Club Information
Royal Winchester Golf Club is .Tel: 01962 852462 | Fax: 01962 865048
Website: http://www.royalwinchestergolfclub.com
Golf Pro: Steven Hunter
Contact/Secretary: Andrew Buck
Facilities: Golf pro shop, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, golf course.
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Location: http://www.royalwinchestergolfclub.com/findus.htm
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3.78
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Course was in good condition. Conditions were quite frosty earlier on but soon thawed out. The 10th is an interesting hole, the green is about 50ft above the fairway on a small plateau. Staff were friendly and general atmosphere was good.
(Round played: 10-Dec-2011 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.2)
(Round played: 10-Dec-2011 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.2)
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Khalid Aon Dec 10 2011
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Have played this course many times and have always found it to be in good playing condition, greens fairways, bunkers etc. This time was no exception. The food was also of good quality and the service likewise. It is always good to come back here.
(Round played: 16-Nov-2011 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16.1)
(Round played: 16-Nov-2011 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16.1)
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by William Pon Nov 16 2011
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Royal Winchester GC is situated within the City boundaries but is open to farmland and distant views towards north Hampshire from much of the course, and from the Clubhouse. Quite strenuously hilly in places with tough rough and well-manicured and presented tees and greens, and particularly good, springy, diagonal-cut fairways.
Extensive work has been done for 2008 in extending the course and its previous rating of SSS 70 has gone out to 72 to equal the par (from the white tees). Many of the greens have ridges and subtle borrows - local wisdom has it that all putts on the front nine turn towards the ninth hole in the valley but there are a few exceptions.
There is now a much wider range of approach shot lengths so club selection is much more significant and the course will test all parts of your game, particularly if you obtain permission to play from the white tees - the most dramatic change has been the 6th, formerly a par-4 SI 1 now a par-5 which has retained its "most-difficult" status! Cross-bunkers just inside the 150 marker, and against the prevailing wind, will have you wondering whether to lay up and leave a long third stroke into an awkward green.
The only slight weakness that stops the course from becoming the best test of golf in Hampshire is the number of approach shots you have to play where the green, or at least the bottom of the flag, is not visible and you cannot see your ball pitch. As a result the feedback you get from seeing how your ball responds when it lands is limited. Still, "rub of the green" is all in the game and if you have the character to take the unexpected - good and bad - then you will enjoy the experience.
A new putting green and nets are coming into use in Spring 2008, the professional's shop has a reputation for good value and deals, especially at sale time (clothing is often very reasonable) and the Clubhouse, built in 1995 after a fire destroyed the old building, is spacious and airy with a great balcony overlooking the 18th, and good service.
At the time of writing there is a winter offer until the end of March for a fourball including a snack meal for an astonishing £80, and the course is playing as well as many do in mid-summer.
Extensive work has been done for 2008 in extending the course and its previous rating of SSS 70 has gone out to 72 to equal the par (from the white tees). Many of the greens have ridges and subtle borrows - local wisdom has it that all putts on the front nine turn towards the ninth hole in the valley but there are a few exceptions.
There is now a much wider range of approach shot lengths so club selection is much more significant and the course will test all parts of your game, particularly if you obtain permission to play from the white tees - the most dramatic change has been the 6th, formerly a par-4 SI 1 now a par-5 which has retained its "most-difficult" status! Cross-bunkers just inside the 150 marker, and against the prevailing wind, will have you wondering whether to lay up and leave a long third stroke into an awkward green.
The only slight weakness that stops the course from becoming the best test of golf in Hampshire is the number of approach shots you have to play where the green, or at least the bottom of the flag, is not visible and you cannot see your ball pitch. As a result the feedback you get from seeing how your ball responds when it lands is limited. Still, "rub of the green" is all in the game and if you have the character to take the unexpected - good and bad - then you will enjoy the experience.
A new putting green and nets are coming into use in Spring 2008, the professional's shop has a reputation for good value and deals, especially at sale time (clothing is often very reasonable) and the Clubhouse, built in 1995 after a fire destroyed the old building, is spacious and airy with a great balcony overlooking the 18th, and good service.
At the time of writing there is a winter offer until the end of March for a fourball including a snack meal for an astonishing £80, and the course is playing as well as many do in mid-summer.
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Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Terry Won Mar 10 2008
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Good track.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by William Pon Feb 25 2008
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This is an excellent course in superb condition with good facilities and friendly staff
The Course Facilities/Service
Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Simon Con Jan 25 2008
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This course is quite hilly but well looked after. It is a good drying course and can be played all the year round. It requires good course management if you want to score well and there is a great variety of different types of holes and tee shots. You are unlikely to score well on your first visit, but this is likely to bring you back to play again.
It took me a number of times playing the course before I recorded good scores. I try to play this course a few times each year as it is a good challenge and satisfying when you do well. A half way refreshment house is sometimes open. There are also toilets after nine holes available.
It took me a number of times playing the course before I recorded good scores. I try to play this course a few times each year as it is a good challenge and satisfying when you do well. A half way refreshment house is sometimes open. There are also toilets after nine holes available.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by William Pon Oct 31 2007
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| royal winchester | WHITE | 72 | 72 | 6387 | ||
| royal winchester | yellow | 71 | 70 | 6056 | ||
| royal winchester | Red | 72 | 72 | 5555 | ||
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Nearby
| South Winchester Golf Club | 0.49 miles |
| Hockley Golf Club | 2.17 miles |
| Otterbourne Golf Centre | 4.62 miles |
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