Banstead Downs Golf Club
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Banstead Downs Golf Club, Surrey is an 18 hole, par 71 (6581 yard), private, downland golf course designed by James Braid in 1890.
Contact Information
Burdon Lane, Cheam, Surrey, SM2 7DD United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8642 2284Website: http://www.bansteaddowns.co.uk
Golf Pro: Stephen Plane | Tel: 0208 642 2284
Contact/Secretary: Bob Marchbanks
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: £££££- Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round; £65.00 per day Mon - Thurs *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 18 holes | Par 71 | 6581 yards | Private | Downland
Facilities: Golf clubs for hire, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
Visitors: Visitors welcome Monday - Thursday
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Location: Coming North from Reigate / the M25 on the A217.Just over 6 miles North of the M25 you go straight across the A2022 from Epsom to Purley at a large traffic lights, heading towards Central London and Sutton. After 0.9 mile of dual carriageway you come to a 'Y' junction at a roundabout, and you take the left fork towards Wimbledon and Central London, staying on the A217 (the right fork goes to Belmont and Sutton along the Brighton Road). About 200 yards after the roundabout, take the first left into The Crescent, then first left again into the 'No Through Road' leading to the Clubhouse.
Coming South from London on the A217 (Sutton-by-Pass). You cross the A232 from Epsom/Ewell/Cheam to Carshalton/Sutton/Croydon near Cheam Village, then drive for 0.8 miles before turning turn right at the traffic lights into Northey Avenue, then immediately left at the mini-roundabout into Burdon Lane. Go for another 0.6 miles, and when the Road turns left, watch for traffic from your left then go straight ahead into the short cul-de-sac and Club Car Park.
Designed by: James Braid
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Banstead Downs | White | 71 | 71 | 6581 | ||
| Banstead Downs | White | 71 | 72 | 6581 | ||
| Banstead Downs | Yellow | 71 | 69 | 6044 | ||
| Banstead Downs | YellowWint | 70 | 68 | 5918 | ||
| Banstead Downs | Red | 73 | 71 | 5735 | ||
Banstead Downs Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.33
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4.33
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Breakdown Averages
4.05 ... Overall Rating
4.00 ... The Course
3.87 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.89 ... VFM
4.05 ... Overall Rating
4.00 ... The Course
3.87 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.89 ... VFM
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
56 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 552 out of 1971.
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What the club says: Banstead Downs is a downland course built on chalk. It has a reputation for being an "all year round" venue and rarely is the course unfit for play. The course has been designated an area of Special Scientific Interest because of the natural flora and fauna. The fairways have a natural undulation and good definition.
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green a bit rough, but rest of the course immaculate
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 18.2)
- May 9 2017
Golf Course Reviews for Banstead Downs Golf Club
36 reviews for Banstead Downs Golf Club sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
Simon A rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 2 2018
- Jul 2 2018Good value for money
Nice downs style course. Friendly pro shop and overall very good. Watch out crossing the busy road.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: )
Nice downs style course. Friendly pro shop and overall very good. Watch out crossing the busy road.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: )
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Ian R rated 5 out of 5 - May 18 2018
- May 18 2018Immaculate greens in a lovely setting
Took up the option of a £20 introductory green fee and will definitely return for another crack. The course is in excellent condition and the greens are the best I've played on for a while
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: 19.7)
Took up the option of a £20 introductory green fee and will definitely return for another crack. The course is in excellent condition and the greens are the best I've played on for a while
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: 19.7)
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Louis G rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 13 2018
- Apr 13 2018Amazing course really fun to play with some amazing greens. Would definitely go back to play again.
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 105 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 105 Handicap: )
Steve H rated 3 out of 5 - Mar 29 2018
- Mar 29 2018Nice course, great facilities
Course in good condition given the very wet weather, nice challenging greens which were very true, great hospitality with very friendly helpful staff.
(Round played: Mar 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 18.3)
Course in good condition given the very wet weather, nice challenging greens which were very true, great hospitality with very friendly helpful staff.
(Round played: Mar 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 18.3)
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Jeff W rated 5 out of 5 - Feb 25 2018
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John C rated 5 out of 5 - Feb 17 2018
- Feb 17 2018Always playable.
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Dennis H rated 4 out of 5 - Feb 7 2018
- Feb 7 2018Lovely course
Lovely course with some very interesting holes however walking over the dual carriageway was an experience
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 108 Handicap: 19.2)
Lovely course with some very interesting holes however walking over the dual carriageway was an experience
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 108 Handicap: 19.2)
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Paul B rated 4 out of 5 - Jan 6 2018
- Jan 6 2018Course and greens in great condition especially after all the rain
Joe G rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 29 2017
- Oct 29 2017Great course
Great course for winter. In good condition, greens running straight and true. Dry.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 20.5)
Great course for winter. In good condition, greens running straight and true. Dry.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 20.5)
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5 - Aug 21 2017
- Aug 21 2017Lovely course
Old, established course. Good challenge for all levels.
Old, established course. Good challenge for all levels.
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Andrew C rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 14 2017
- Jul 14 2017The course was in very good condition considering the lack of rain we've had. The staff were very friendly especially the ladies behind the bar.
All in all a very nice day out
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 103 Handicap: 24.2)
All in all a very nice day out
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 103 Handicap: 24.2)
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Jon B rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 4 2017
- Jul 4 2017Varied and challenging
Greens fast but true. Provides a good challenge with the need to plot your way round the course. Played for ?30 which was reasonable but it's mostly ?40 or above which is a bit steep especially during the week.
Greens fast but true. Provides a good challenge with the need to plot your way round the course. Played for ?30 which was reasonable but it's mostly ?40 or above which is a bit steep especially during the week.
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Joe G rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 11 2017
- Jun 11 2017Nice course
In great condition. Fairly quiet for a weekend round, so good pace. Greens very fast but manageable. Enjoyed it here.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.7)
In great condition. Fairly quiet for a weekend round, so good pace. Greens very fast but manageable. Enjoyed it here.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.7)
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Ray M rated 5 out of 5 - May 30 2017
- May 30 2017Fantastic course with fast true greens - Classic James Braid design that appears easy but the greens have some severe slopes and can make you look foolish 
The only issue is having to cross the A217 (mad mile) - you need to be quick when crossing as the traffic really does motor along.....
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 81 Handicap: 10.8)
The only issue is having to cross the A217 (mad mile) - you need to be quick when crossing as the traffic really does motor along.....
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 81 Handicap: 10.8)
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Garry S rated 4 out of 5 - May 9 2017
- May 9 2017green a bit rough, but rest of the course immaculate
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 18.2)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 18.2)
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Paul B rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 10 2017
- Apr 10 2017Weather really nice course looking and playing well greens in good condition.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 18.6)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 18.6)
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Matt A rated 4 out of 5 - Feb 15 2017
- Feb 15 2017Good course. Greens in great condition for time of year and weather during the week.
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.7)
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.7)
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Bob S rated 4 out of 5 - Nov 4 2016
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Ed B rated 4 out of 5 - Oct 25 2016
- Oct 25 2016Great downland course, played recently after many years since last visit. The lengthening of the course has worked very well and most of the new bunkers are excellent. A shame that some were not so good, they were just featureless circles in the ground filled with sand, have since found out that the poor ones were done after the course improvements and not by the same people. Perhaps they should get the professionals in to re-do them!
Apart from that, still enjoyable, would recommend.
Apart from that, still enjoyable, would recommend.
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Tony P rated 4 out of 5 - Oct 13 2016
- Oct 13 2016Very nice course. Facilities very good and made to feel welcome
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 105 Handicap: )
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