Austin Lodge Golf Club
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Brett K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2013
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(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.5)
(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.5)
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Paul W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2013
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Clive K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2013
A fantastic course, great condition and some brilliant holes. A must play for any ability.
(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
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Robert S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2013
Really pleased with this course.... greens were in great nick considering how hot and dry its been lately. As a result probably not as short as they could have been shaved but this is understandable.
If this course was fully irrigated would be one of the best in Kent i think. Every hole is interesting with different gradients and cuts into the fairway. A good mix of open and narrow fairways with some very long and difficult rough if you are wayward off the tees. If you spray the ball 30 yards either side of straight expect to be punished.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 97 Handicap: 21)
If this course was fully irrigated would be one of the best in Kent i think. Every hole is interesting with different gradients and cuts into the fairway. A good mix of open and narrow fairways with some very long and difficult rough if you are wayward off the tees. If you spray the ball 30 yards either side of straight expect to be punished.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 97 Handicap: 21)
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Mark D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2013
Greens excellent. Don't think you'll find your ball in the off fiarway rough , long thick grass and clover will conspire to swallow all balls inconsiderate enough to take a dive into the undergrowth !
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 113 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 113 Handicap: 28)
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Alex W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2013
Fantastic course, best in the area for me.
The yardage makes it seem daunting, and the comments about if you stray from the fairway you will be in trouble arent true, unless you go into the deep rough 10 yards off the fairway
I am a 12 handiap and scored 80, its a very fair course and you dont have to be a huge hitter
The yardage makes it seem daunting, and the comments about if you stray from the fairway you will be in trouble arent true, unless you go into the deep rough 10 yards off the fairway
I am a 12 handiap and scored 80, its a very fair course and you dont have to be a huge hitter
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Alex S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2013
Course was in good condition, greens a little slow for my liking and rough was way too long to be a fair test. I would recommend having a thicker cut after the first cut and before the deep stuff
(Round played: Jun 2013 - Score: 85 Handicap: 8)
(Round played: Jun 2013 - Score: 85 Handicap: 8)
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2013
Lots of people told us we'd need a buggy but we ignored that and as it turned out it was quite walkable.
It is hilly, especially the climb to the 17th and even further uphill to the 18th, but I found it a very enjoyable course. You just have to be ready to play to the contours, be they across the fairway or up / down hill.
One par three is 230 yards long but about 100 feet drop (play it like a 4!) A real challenge.
Unfortunately we played in some rough weather but I would definitely return when it's dry.
It is hilly, especially the climb to the 17th and even further uphill to the 18th, but I found it a very enjoyable course. You just have to be ready to play to the contours, be they across the fairway or up / down hill.
One par three is 230 yards long but about 100 feet drop (play it like a 4!) A real challenge.
Unfortunately we played in some rough weather but I would definitely return when it's dry.
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Stephen V rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2013
Have played this course twice now and both times the greens have been in outstanding condition. The best greens I have found in the area, true roll very fast and excellently maintained.
The course is long and challenging, but gives relief with the wide fairways. A stunning (W:245 Y:226) front 9 par 3 from what seems like the top of a cliff as well as a similiar par 4 on the back 9 contribute to what is a fantastic course.
For a pay and play (members only I think weekend mornings) it's fantastic value and strongly reccommend. About 4 of the first 6 holes are extremely tough, get through them and you could score well on the back 9.
Fairways are decent, but main attraction is the stunning layout and perfect greens.
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: 15.9)
The course is long and challenging, but gives relief with the wide fairways. A stunning (W:245 Y:226) front 9 par 3 from what seems like the top of a cliff as well as a similiar par 4 on the back 9 contribute to what is a fantastic course.
For a pay and play (members only I think weekend mornings) it's fantastic value and strongly reccommend. About 4 of the first 6 holes are extremely tough, get through them and you could score well on the back 9.
Fairways are decent, but main attraction is the stunning layout and perfect greens.
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 88 Handicap: 15.9)
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Lloyd M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2013
Course in good condition,very difficult due to hills ans slopes
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 119 Handicap: 24.5)
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 119 Handicap: 24.5)
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Colin A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 1 2013
Very nice course with lots of interest from the tee. Good length par 3's and some easily reachable par 4's. Buggy not essential but advised.
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 103 Handicap: 18)
(Round played: Apr 2013 - Score: 103 Handicap: 18)
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Ralph P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2013
First time playing here. Nice course with several interesting holes, mainly caused by changes in elevation. Pleyed on a very cold winters day but no temp tees or grees which is a great credit to the ground staff. Will be back to play again the summer.
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 16.9)
(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 16.9)
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Robert M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 22 2012
Course is interesting & quite challenging, but a relatively tough walk with a few severe climbs & descents,it was in as good a condition as possible for mid-November but clearly would be much better in the summer months. The staff on the whole were good, albeit a little flaky when things get busy, unfortunately one of the staff clearly doesn't have his heart in the job and his poor attitude is at the detriment of the whole exerience - although I wouldn't expect him to keep his job much longer barring a massive change of personality.
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Neil rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2012
I've been looking for a local club and have played most in this area now. This course is definitely worth a visit as you'll struggle to find a course like it. I am admittedly a little over the top when it comes to criticism but I would say for the money you probably won't find a better round of golf for your money in this part of Kent. It is a long course at around 7200 yards off the whites so if this is an issue it's quite simple - play off the yellows! Most holes on the course are what I would call medium to hard off the whites and I genuinely got to hit every single club in my bag which is quite rare as I do hit quite a good ball which means driver and wedge at most courses but due to the variety of holes at this course being able to hit straight with your fairway woods and long irons will help you post a respectable score. Without doubt the best holes are the par 3 at approx 230 yards which I reached with a 6 iron due to the fact that it's like hitting off the top of a cliff. The par 4 at approx 355 yards is also reachable due to the elavations. To conclude, this course at £15 per round at the moment on a Monday or Wednesday and two for one on a weekend is an absolute bargain . There are only two or three what I call "nothing holes". The setting as honestly magnificent. The negatives are the fact that the badgers have been busy on some of the fairways which ruins the look of some holes, but other than that the greens, bunkers are in pretty good nick. I am also sick and tired of people saying that at certain courses a cart is "a must". Yes it is long and hilly, but if you are under say fifty and "need" a buggy at this course then in my opinion you are seriously unfit!
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Paul C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2012
Really nice and great course and clubhouse Good value too
(Round played: Sep 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.7)
(Round played: Sep 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.7)
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