Abbey Hotel Golf Club Reviews & Information

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198 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 832 out of 1932.

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What the club says: Built in the late 1970's the Abbey course has now matured into a fine, championship standard parkland course measuring over 6,500 yards. Designed by Donald Steel, one of Britain's leading course architects the course has been extensively upgraded and lengthened in recent years.

The layout includes matured trees, lakes and on the whole the fairways are wide with the rough not too punishing, the picturesque 7th is a 192 yard drive from the medal tee with the green surrounded on three sides by the river arrow. The 13th is a challenging uphill par 4 drive between two mature oak trees at 250 yards with the green concealed out of sight at the top of the hill.

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I played the same day as the previous reviewer, yes the course was busy as it was the members captain\'s charity day and I think there were also a lot of Golf groups from the hotel. Peak price to play this course is £35. The price on teeofftimes on this particular afternoon was £14! Course is superb condition and helpful pro Shop staff warned us about how busy it was.. The driving range there is the best around. We took our time and enjoyed our round. At 14 quid, great value as the pro said, the slower round was reflected in the price. Sounds like the high handicap previous reviewer wanted great fast Golf at municipal prices! We will definitely be back. - Aug 10 2014

Golfshake Team Review

Cracking test of golf

Never been disappointed playing The Abbey...it is a great test of golf. One guy i spoke to today is a member at Stratford Oaks and was v excited about winning a comp to play a 4 ball at The Abbey today. no 2 holes are the same - no boring up and down fairways at the Abbey. There are only 2 holes where if you miss the fairway you are on another fairway to play from (12 & 13) and (11&16) everywhere else you are in deep trouble for missing the fairway (like Jordan Spieth's wild tee shot on the 13th on last day of the Open!). Be straight or beware!
Final testament - the player behind me this evening was only one of the greenkeepers / groundsmen! Talk about taking your own medicine!?

(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 14.9) - Jul 24 2017

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Richard M rated 5 out of 5 - May 4 2018

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firming up nicely!
Course is getting nicely manicured by the groundstaff.....so almost ready for the fine summer weather - nice one fellas!

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 14.2)

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David C rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 27 2018

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Christopher B rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 26 2018

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It rained, rained and rained some more. The course is in excellent condition especially the greens considering the weather we have had over the past few months

(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 22.2)

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Richard M rated 4 out of 5 - Feb 3 2018

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Pretty good nick considering all the wet weather
Course is drying out and fairways firming up. Essentially all greens are open (only once have I seen temps in 6 years of playing). And the greens are in good condition! Though some fairways are a bit wet.

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Bernie I rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 21 2017

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A course to test your skills
Course was in great condition for the time of year. Greens were smooth and running true. Not a course that you can take out the big dog on every hole, playing for position off the tee is essential to make a good score.

(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17.5)

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