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The Shire London

4.2   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 293 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: £££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

The Shire London, Hertfordshire is a 27 hole club; 18 hole, par 72 (7028 yard) Seve Masters Course & the 9 hole Academy Course. A private, parkland golf course designed by Seve Ballesteros in 2007

27 holes | Par Seve Masters 72 | Seve Masters 7028 yards | Private | Parkland


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Address: St Albans Road, Hertfordshire, EN5 4RE United Kingdom

Tel: 020 8441 7649

Golf Pro: Lee Cox | Tel: 0208 440 4009

Website: http://www.theshirelondon.com


Golf Club Facilities

Driving range  Range
Golf club hire  Club Hire
Buggy Hire  Buggy Hire
Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining
Function Room Hire  Function Room

Midweek Guide: £50 per round *

Weekend Guide: £65 per round *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available

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

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £50 per round *

Weekend Guide: £65 per round *

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


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.23

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 293 reviews)

5 star
146
4 star
112
3 star
34
2 star
2
1 star
3
 

HIGHLY RATED

98%

would play again or recommend

Golfshake Review


4.4

The Course

4.3

Course Conditions

3.9

Value For Money

4.1

Pace of Play

4.4

Facilities & Service

4.4

Hospitality

3.8

Practice Facilities

4.1

Food & Drink

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John O rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 7 2023

Exceptional layout and will be playing there again soon so am looking forward to the day.
Friendly staff and state of the ark clubhouse.

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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 14 2023

With 6 par 3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's, there was lots of variety and a real challenge. The course was in great condition, with very well maintained fairways and greens. There was also plenty of water to contend with. The layout was beautiful and it was clear that the course had been very well looked after.

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David J rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 4 2022

Ballesteros Course

What a beautiful course, Not an easy course water everywhere so take a lot of Balls. My favorite course.

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Pravin P rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 29 2022

Amazing Condition

Fantastic course in good condition all round, a must to visit. Greens are well kept and fast.

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Simon D rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 18 2021

Interesting course not for the feint hearted

The famous Seve Ballesteros designed course is a very nice course indeed. A bit of a mash up of varying styles from Links to classic Mediterranean gives a slightly confusing identity but it has been done very well. LOTS of water to kill your score but on the whole a great test of skill and nerve. The club house is OK, but could do with some more character and the very impersonal ordering of drinks and food via phone app is a let down.
Definitely one to experience but think you're paying more for the Seve association than anything else.

(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.4)

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Jeremy C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 13 2021

Nice course, unique layout

Play here regularly and its always in great shape. Unusual mix of holes, 6 of each par 3,4 and 5. Lots of water. Can be a bit slow sometimes but this day was fine after a slow start.

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Scott M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 3 2020

Coastal feeling parkland course

A funny course to play, with a very coastal links type feel to it for a parkland course. Plenty of undulation and some deceptive looking holes. Some of the best greens I've played on in the UK however, fast, true and very tricky!

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Gary F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 6 2020

Nice Parkland Course

Nice parkland course well laid out, the greens are so fast, be prepared for 5 hour rounds at this time. They are packing golfers in like sardines. Is it VFM no, not at ?60 pounds worth more like ?30. I know Seve designed the course, but you don't have to raise the price. There are better courses in and around the shire if you look. I would play again ,but only if the price was a lot lower.
Would i recommend ,yes it is worth a round ,just to check out a champion course

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Tomo M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 25 2020

Really interesting course and well worth a visit. Having 6 par 5s you would think there’s a score to had - think again - it’s tough. Greens immaculate and rapid when we played. Bit pricey at £60. A few standout holes but leading that race was the 18th. Great risk reward hole when you’re better ball match play is on the line. One main negative was it was a 5 hour round ! The halfway BBQ food was a nice touch and lovely !

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David H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 15 2020

Not for the weak minded

Seve master piece, this course is not for the weak minded. every hole is challenging and excellent course management is required as well as a straight tee shot!

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David H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 13 2020

Not for the weak minded

Seve master piece, this course is not for the weak minded. every hole is challenging and excellent course management is required as well as a straight tee shot!

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David H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 13 2020

Not for the weak minded

Seve master piece, this course is not for the weak minded. every hole is challenging and excellent course management is required as well as a straight tee shot!

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Javier B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 9 2019

Amazing venue

We had an amazing experience with fast greens and challenging fairways. We would definitely play again.

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Bill M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 9 2019

5 STAR course

5 star course
5 star facilities
5 star members of staff
The course is simply incredible, great test of golf

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 108 Handicap: )

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Daniel C rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 9 2019

One to visit

Beautifully presented course throughout.
The staff are very caring and make you feel very welcome.

The Practice areas are also worth a visit, even the 9 hole academy course is too worth a visit.

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 102 Handicap: )

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