The Shire London

4.2 293 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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Contact
Visitors

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

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Bar

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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

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 293 reviews)

5 star

146

4 star

112

3 star

2 star

1 star

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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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com

Melvyn D rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 7 2019

What a layout....

Second time I've played here and yet again I was in awe of
how good a test of golf this is and how great the holes are. As you?d
expect from a Severiano Ballesteros design you are thinking from tee until
the ball drops on each hole. 6 each of par 3s 4s and 5s also makes this a unique experience. What is evident is the design of the holes has a let
of the great mans favourite holes and courses....
A truly wonderful experience that was only tarnished slightly by the greens maintenance taking place even tho the greens still ran true and fast...the main disappointment was having to play the signature ?S? 18th hole to a temporary green that 30 mins later was back on the main green....
Still a great experience and one is like to partake in again.

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Jim W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 1 2019

Hard golf

This course is an exceptional course extremely hard and water at every turn, you may need to bring a few extra balls, all in all though a score in the 80s round here is good golf.

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 0)

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Steven F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 2 2019

interesting layout...

With 6 par,3's, 6 par 4's and 6 par 5's and water in play on most holes, it is not an easy course to play .... but despite the challenge its a great place to play. Course in excellent condition , friendly staff and good facilities

(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 21.2)

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John O rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 3 2019

the shire in heaven

The course was in excellent shape and a colleague of mine from Spain said it was up there with the best he had played.

Cannot wait to play in summer time.rating 9 out of 10.

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Bill H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 21 2018

Wow factor vistas

Played here on a deal. Very pretty course where every bunker has a job. Island greens, huge in size and complicated to read. Lots of water and you need to plot way round. Amenities are good, range not so much. Surprisingly for fairly flat looking course, felt quite tired at end, although was carrying at aged 69.

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 19.3)

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Nik H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 10 2018

Have wanted to play The Shire for the past couple years after hearing nothing but good things & was not disappointed. The course was in excellent condition & definitely rewards the more adventurous Golfer!! The par 3 island green 1st is easily the hardest start to a round I've had & the other par 3's are up there with the best I've played. If you're in the area I'd definitely recommend trying for yourself.

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 16)

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Matt H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 5 2017

A good test

This course can be a good test of golf, tight in places but you really have to think your way around.
You may find more iron off tee's is the best option.
If the wind picks up it can be really difficult as its fairly open.
All in all you will enjoy it here. Course is in great condition. Great greens

(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: )

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Jon S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 5 2017

Great course really enjoyed taking part in the golfshake 10th anniversat open. The wind made it hard. Sometimes up to 3 clubs extra into the wind. Would definitely recommend the course!!

(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 12)