Heythrop Park Resort Golf
Enstone, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5UF United Kingdom
Heythrop Park is one of the most historic Estates in England and in keeping with its status is now graced by a quintessential English golf course which meanders over ridges and through valleys and is studded with ancient woodland, lakes and streams.
The new 7,088-yard par 72 course is the handiwork of Tom Mackenzie, of the internationally-renowned golf course architects, Mackenzie & Ebert, who are currently working on four Open Championship venues, Turnberry, Royal St George’s, Royal Lytham & St Annes and Royal Troon, as well as other prestigious projects as far afield as the Portugal, Angola, Germany, the Czech Republic, Germany, Canada and the West Indies. Book a Tee Time
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Visitors:
- Midweek Guide: £45.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: £55.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Club Information
Heythrop Park Resort Golf is Par 72 (7088 yards) Private Parkland golf course designed by Tom Mackenzie.Tel: 01608 673488 | Fax: 01608 673799
Website: http://www.heythropparkgolf.co.uk/
Contact/Secretary: David Griffin, Director of Golf
Facilities: Driving range, Golf clubs for hire, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, Accommodation available, golf course.
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
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I have now played this course several times as I have a membership at one of the local clubs. After seeing the course develop and talking to the staff about the future plans. I'm now keen to take up my membership at Heythrop Park. In terms of what is on offer here compared to the normal members club in the area, there is no choice, Heythrop! The membership fee is certainly affordable at £999 and with the deal of 1 extra month, for me its a great deal to play one of the best golf courses in the South. Dont wait too long as I understand the price will be going back up once they get up to 300 members. Currently they are at around the 140 mark, which is a lot better than this time last year as I think the figure was around 30!! The management must be doing something right!!
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Dan Pon Jan 9 2012
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fantastic course, sometimes quite a distance between holes, however, that is not a negative point. great views and a real challenge for every standard of player
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Craig Ton Apr 27 2012
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Nice condition course, good challenging holes. poor layout with too long distance between many holes though
(Round played: 20-Apr-2012 - Score: 108 Handicap: 19.3)
(Round played: 20-Apr-2012 - Score: 108 Handicap: 19.3)
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Michael Lon Apr 22 2012
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Good fast green, challenging layout, well kept, good staff.
(Round played: 25-Mar-2012 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.5)
(Round played: 25-Mar-2012 - Score: 95 Handicap: 15.5)
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Phil Bon Apr 10 2012
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Great course. Long walk, but worth it.
(Round played: 31-Mar-2012 - Score: 97 Handicap: 21.5)
(Round played: 31-Mar-2012 - Score: 97 Handicap: 21.5)
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Iain Fon Apr 3 2012
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The course is quite long and is very tiring if you are walking round as there lengthy distances between green and next tee of a lot of holes. The great thing about this course is that every hole is different and poses its own difficulties. You have to really play this course a couple of times as you have to think your way around, which as mentioned is great.
Unfortunately when it rains the drainage is not great and the fairways cut up or retain the water. There are four par 5's (three on the back nine) and two of them (Hole 11
Unfortunately when it rains the drainage is not great and the fairways cut up or retain the water. There are four par 5's (three on the back nine) and two of them (Hole 11
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Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Simon Aon Nov 4 2011
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Looks set to be a great course with playing. Relatively new so will mature but already some stand out holes. Few long walks between holes.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Darren Ron Nov 2 2011
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Fantastic coarse that could be better with small improvements.
A couple of seats on the 5,6 and 8th. Only 1 litter bin and 1 ball cleaner with no water in it. A small tin on all the tees to place broken tees. And this would be an amazing coarse. Dissapointed with the club house and No Spike bar.
A couple of seats on the 5,6 and 8th. Only 1 litter bin and 1 ball cleaner with no water in it. A small tin on all the tees to place broken tees. And this would be an amazing coarse. Dissapointed with the club house and No Spike bar.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Steve Gon Sep 27 2011
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Heythrop Park has come alive over the summer!
The course is in great same with the greens running fast and true and certainly developing into one of the best courses I have played.
We managed to play for £20 in September which was a great deal. Worth contacting the club for Winter rates if you want to play a challenging course this winter.
The course is in great same with the greens running fast and true and certainly developing into one of the best courses I have played.
We managed to play for £20 in September which was a great deal. Worth contacting the club for Winter rates if you want to play a challenging course this winter.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Dan Pon Sep 18 2011
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Heythrop is a magnificent location, and some spectacular views. Teeing off over a wall is a bit tricky, and the 4th hole has a wall all along the right hand side! The clubhouse was excellent, and playing there on a Golfshake Golf day was tremendous. I would recommend a visit, and it is a tough course!
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Stephen Don Apr 21 2011
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Played twice on a golfbreaks 'Sunday Saver'. We had problems with Golfbreaks overbooking the tee times so it ended up taking nearly 6 hours to go round! Not ideal.
The course itself was really nice. It's quite long with some very challenging holes, well placed hazards and great views. The greens, however, very not up to the rest of the course. A lot of work must have been carried out recently and they were very sandy - to the point that it flew up when high chips landed. I would definitely play here again, but only at the right price.
The course itself was really nice. It's quite long with some very challenging holes, well placed hazards and great views. The greens, however, very not up to the rest of the course. A lot of work must have been carried out recently and they were very sandy - to the point that it flew up when high chips landed. I would definitely play here again, but only at the right price.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Steve Con Apr 19 2011
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Played on 19th March. Booking made from teeofftimes and paid £20.
Very nice park. Lovely country setting. First couple of holes were fairly straight forward, in nice condition for time of year. From the 4th hole onwards started to really enjoy the course. A wall quite tight to the right hand side with bunkers guarding the green. From here on its a fair walk as you begin to go up and down through the Oxfordshire countryside. Water comes into play for the next couple of holes as you cross the river back and forth. I recalled a couple of severe dog legs to follow and then back up hill towards the House. Theres a great view on (i think the 10th) where you must look behind and view the house. I nearly missed it! This leads up to an awkward green tucked away next to a lake. To be honest I had no idea how to play this one first time around and my partner managed to smoke a ball in half off of a tree. Blimey the walk to the next hole and the remaining holes was something else. if you aren't fit I'd recommend a buggy. The 18th is some hole. Very long and very straight. I still managed to take it from both sides of the rough though as was physically shot! I will definitely return to Heythrop as its got great potential. In the right hands this could be a premier course. Right now its very enjoyable, testing and value for money at teeofftimes rates.
Very nice park. Lovely country setting. First couple of holes were fairly straight forward, in nice condition for time of year. From the 4th hole onwards started to really enjoy the course. A wall quite tight to the right hand side with bunkers guarding the green. From here on its a fair walk as you begin to go up and down through the Oxfordshire countryside. Water comes into play for the next couple of holes as you cross the river back and forth. I recalled a couple of severe dog legs to follow and then back up hill towards the House. Theres a great view on (i think the 10th) where you must look behind and view the house. I nearly missed it! This leads up to an awkward green tucked away next to a lake. To be honest I had no idea how to play this one first time around and my partner managed to smoke a ball in half off of a tree. Blimey the walk to the next hole and the remaining holes was something else. if you aren't fit I'd recommend a buggy. The 18th is some hole. Very long and very straight. I still managed to take it from both sides of the rough though as was physically shot! I will definitely return to Heythrop as its got great potential. In the right hands this could be a premier course. Right now its very enjoyable, testing and value for money at teeofftimes rates.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Marek Kon Apr 4 2011
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The course is in a beautiful setting but it is new and needs time to get properly established. When we played last summer the fairways were particularly poor especially the 11th hole where it has hard to find any grass for all the weeds! There are some interesting holes but there are so many better places to play golf in the area including the lovely course at Chipping Norton which is just down the road (and no I'm not a member before you ask)!
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Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 2/5
by Richard Lon Mar 9 2011
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Set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, this 18-hole championship golf course provides a tough test of all abilities.
The combination of the high quality driving range and perfectly manicured putting green means that you will be fully prepared on the first tee.
The opening holes at Heythrop provide a comfortable start to the round, with short par-4s and a reachable par-5 for many, it is important to get off to a good start.
As you reach the middle part of the front nine, you are faced with two holes that are not only test of golfing ability, but also provide a test of course management. Two shot par-4's give the longer hitters an opportunity to go for the green, but be careful, as there is plenty of water and deep bunkers waiting to punish wayward shots.
As you reach the turn on this compelling golf course, you are soon faced with the signature hole - the par 5 11th. The long and narrow par-5 requires a carefully placed tee shot followed by a calculated lay up in order to give yourself the best angle into the green. Room for error is limited on this hole and any approaches pushed to the right will find themselves at the bottom of the picturesque lake that lies beside the green.
The closing holes at Heythrop provide a true test of nerve and golfing ability. The par-3 13th is among the finest par-3s in the country, and requires a well-struck long iron to guarantee a birdie putt.
The final hole at Heythrop lays claim to being among the straightest holes in golf. A long and tree lined par-5 provides a tough finish for any golfer, and par on this hole will always be accepted.
Overall the quality and undulations of the greens combined with the well-manicured fairways make this golf course a pleasure to play; and the uniqueness of every hole is a credit to the design of the course. Well worth playing and definitely a course I would recommend.
The combination of the high quality driving range and perfectly manicured putting green means that you will be fully prepared on the first tee.
The opening holes at Heythrop provide a comfortable start to the round, with short par-4s and a reachable par-5 for many, it is important to get off to a good start.
As you reach the middle part of the front nine, you are faced with two holes that are not only test of golfing ability, but also provide a test of course management. Two shot par-4's give the longer hitters an opportunity to go for the green, but be careful, as there is plenty of water and deep bunkers waiting to punish wayward shots.
As you reach the turn on this compelling golf course, you are soon faced with the signature hole - the par 5 11th. The long and narrow par-5 requires a carefully placed tee shot followed by a calculated lay up in order to give yourself the best angle into the green. Room for error is limited on this hole and any approaches pushed to the right will find themselves at the bottom of the picturesque lake that lies beside the green.
The closing holes at Heythrop provide a true test of nerve and golfing ability. The par-3 13th is among the finest par-3s in the country, and requires a well-struck long iron to guarantee a birdie putt.
The final hole at Heythrop lays claim to being among the straightest holes in golf. A long and tree lined par-5 provides a tough finish for any golfer, and par on this hole will always be accepted.
Overall the quality and undulations of the greens combined with the well-manicured fairways make this golf course a pleasure to play; and the uniqueness of every hole is a credit to the design of the course. Well worth playing and definitely a course I would recommend.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Mark Jon Nov 10 2010
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Top course, challenging and long. Greens are quick and a pleasure to putt on - highly recommend.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 5/5
by Gary Eon Sep 7 2010
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Very nice course. Highly reccomend. Look around for best price as we paid £25 on a bank holiday!
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Shawn Son Sep 3 2010
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very nice course quite challenging but very long would recommend a buggy. dont think its worth £70 a round maybe £40 max
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Anthony Won Jul 18 2010
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New Course needs a couple of years to bed in.......Will be Classic. But not yet.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 2/5
by Dave Hon Nov 7 2009
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Strange place. Huge course with some lovely holes and some pretty dull ones. The first few are just back and forward, then some lovely holes that swoop around the water. The last 3 holes are fairly dull and the 18th is possibly one of the dullest I've played with it's only saving grace being the view to the country house directly ahead. Greens were good but the course suffered from water-logging in places.
Clubhouse appears to be made from a random collection of Portakabins, although the main hotel is spectacular.
Clubhouse appears to be made from a random collection of Portakabins, although the main hotel is spectacular.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 3/5
by Tim Hon Nov 10 2011
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Heythrop Park | Black | 72 | 74 | 7088 | ||
| Heythrop Park | White | 72 | 72 | 6567 | ||
| Heythrop Park | Yellow | 72 | 70 | 6282 | ||
| Heythrop Park | Red | 72 | 73 | 5803 | ||
| Heythrop Park | Blue | 72 | 70 | 5202 | ||
| Heythrop Park | Yellow f9 | 35 | 35 | 2954 | ||
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Nearby
| The Wychwood Golf Club | 3.96 miles |
| Chipping Norton Golf Club | 4.72 miles |
| Witney Lakes Golf Club | 5.76 miles |
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