Bedford and County Golf Club
Price Guide: ££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Bedford and County Golf Club, Bedfordshire is an 18 hole, Par 70 (6420 yard), private, parkland golf course.
Contact Information
Green Lane, Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6ET United Kingdom
Tel: 01234 352617Golf Pro: Steve Vinnicombe | Tel: 01234 352617
Website: http://www.bandcgc.co.uk
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £34.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: visitors with members only *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 70 | 6420 yards | Private | Parkland
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Visitors: see www.bandcgc.co.uk
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
Bedford and County Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.39
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4.39
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Average Ratings
4.25 ... Overall Rating
4.17 ... The Course
4.00 ... Course Cond.
4.20 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.05 ... VFM
4.25 ... Overall Rating
4.17 ... The Course
4.00 ... Course Cond.
4.20 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.05 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.88 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.13 ... Prac. Facil.
3.87 ... Food + Drink
3.88 ... Pace of play
4.38 ... Hospitality.
3.13 ... Prac. Facil.
3.87 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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65 ratings & 37 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 525 out of 2137.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The course combines more than 80 years of mature woodland and undulating landscape with the attention to detail achieved by only the best quality courses. The standard of the upkeep, in all seasons and weathers, has made this a connoisseurs' course. Each hole is given its own name - a reminder of the heritage of the club. The most challenging of all is the 15th, The Waafery. Others such as the Blasted Ash, May Tree, Little Pastures and The Spinney paint a picture of the lush, parkland setting. Beware of the brook that meanders through the 7th, 10th, 11th and The Waafery. It is one of the surprises hidden in this jewel of a course.
Golf Course Reviews for Bedford and County Golf Club
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Reviewed Nov 2 2019 by Colin D - rated 4 out of 5 challenging course with excellent greens, still quite quick despite recent rain
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Reviewed Aug 26 2019 by Robert H - rated 5 out of 5 Great half way house, ice cream on a very hot day
Greens a great and the rough is fair
Speed of play was good
Buggies are available
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13)
View moreGreens a great and the rough is fair
Speed of play was good
Buggies are available
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13)
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Reviewed Mar 18 2019 by Dean E Bedford - rated 5 out of 5 Hidden Gem
Bedford and County hidden away but just 1.5 miles from Bedford Town Centre. Quiet , peaceful, exceptional views. A treat to play.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 30 2018 by Gary P - rated 4 out of 5 Great views from the course
A friendly & well run club. Lots of slopes and a few tight greens and fairways to navigate.(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 22.8)
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Reviewed Aug 28 2018 by Thomas M - rated 4 out of 5 Fairways struggling to recover from the hot dry spell as are many courses in the area. Greens in good condition nonetheless.
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 25.9)
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Reviewed Jul 21 2018 by Allan M - rated 3 out of 5 A good course and greens, welcoming staff, good food and service. Good halfway house.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.2)
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Reviewed May 28 2018 by Adrian C - rated 5 out of 5 Great Golf Club and Course
Fantastic Customer service with a smile and the course was in great condition. The course itself has a lot of wonderful holes where there are certain shots to be played.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed May 4 2018 by Peter D - rated 4 out of 5 First time played, will definately be back.
Good course layout, very well maintained, with interestingly contoured greens.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 20.7)
View moreGood course layout, very well maintained, with interestingly contoured greens.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 20.7)
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Reviewed May 1 2018 by Martin E - rated 3 out of 5 Wrong stroke index
The stroke indexes for Bedford and County have changedThe correct stroke indexes in hole order are now as follows
Out - 10, 14, 6, 2, 18, 9, 4, 15, 11
In - 7, 3, 17, 8, 13, 1, 12, 5, 16
Please amend your online scorecard accordingly
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: 18)
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Reviewed Oct 16 2017 by Dale B - rated 4 out of 5 2 for1 excellent value
The course was in very good condition and not too busy. The greens were excellent and the half way house verygood homemade flapjack(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.9)
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Reviewed Oct 15 2017 by Terry S - rated 5 out of 5 Little Gem
This course is so tucked away that it seems like a hidden gem especially as two times visited it seems reasonably quiet.Great course conditions and a friendly welcome. Open fairways give the chance to really open up the shoulders.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 116 Handicap: 26.6)
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Reviewed Oct 9 2017 by Keith L - rated 4 out of 5 nice course.
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Reviewed Sep 23 2017 by Stephen P - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 15 2017 by Ray - rated 5 out of 5 Class Above
Myself and 3 friends played Beds and County yesterday, it was a really enjoyable experience. The fairways are in fantastic condition, and the greens rolled well, they have recently done some work on them but they still played well. I did find myself in 5 bunkers on the way round and they were excellent to say the least. This is my favorite of all the courses around Bedford.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 18 2017 by Jonathan I - rated 3 out of 5 Good course, wide fairways, forgiving for high handicapper. Greens in excellent condition.
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 96 Handicap: 27.2)
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Reviewed Aug 17 2017 by Roy J - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic though Busy course, I played on a Friday afternoon and it was very busy,I played in a two ball though had to start on the 11th. we got held up for the last 8 holes due to very slow play from 2 golfers that did not think to let players through. overall a great experience with some fantastic holes, quite a tight course so you had to think your way around, I think I only got the driver out twice. only downside was the state of the bunkers. terrible sand and most were filled with water.
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 107 Handicap: 0)
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Reviewed Jul 3 2017 by Terry G - rated 4 out of 5 Played in the Bedfordshire County Senior Championships, and the greens had been set up at 10.0 on the stimp meter. They were very fast, but running steadily and true. Avoided the bunkers, but they looked like they have done some improvements since I last played the course. Tees and fairways were all good, and with not much of a breeze, we all should ahve been scoring quite well. Food was very good, and all in all we were well looked after.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 81 Handicap: 8.9)
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Reviewed Jun 26 2017 by Terry S - rated 5 out of 5 My new favourite Course
Played here for the first time and really enjoyed the course. Very well presented, immaculate Greens and fairways.The members extremely welcoming as was the guy in the Proshop. Everyone friendly. Nice bar area.
Only negative was went into the bar expecting a nice lunch as to be told no chef in and therefore no food other than Crisps. Pubs nearby however so no great issue.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: 26.4)
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Reviewed Apr 9 2017 by Ollie, Bedford - rated 5 out of 5 Course played really well, fairways well kept and greens very very true and a good pace. A little congested on back nine due to number of players on course but still a good pace of play. only complaint would be most of the par 3's were teeing off of mats when the grass tees looked in good condition.
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Reviewed Apr 4 2017 by Terry G - rated 3 out of 5 I play this course quite regularly, and my round in early April 2017 is easily the worst condition I've seen the course presented in. The 2nd tee seemed to be closed (for no reason as far as I could tell) so we were off a very small mat, which was far too close (distance wise) to the 1st green. This was not the only mat!!!, in fact of the 5 par 3's, only one was NOT off a mat. The first par 5 was also played off a mat, and was shortened by around 80 yards, and this hole off the proper tees is usually one of the more challenging driving holes. Bunkers were pretty dreadful (as usual I should add), looked like they hadn't been raked regularly, and had too little sand in them. I also found the greens to be quite solid, and not showing any kind of pitch mark, as if they had not been watered for some time.
Generally I enjoy playing here, but this was disappointing for a spring start after a particularly mild winter - the course should have been far better prepared.
On the plus side, the food was good, but as a guest of Bedfordshire Captains Society, I cannot comment on cost/value for money.
View moreGenerally I enjoy playing here, but this was disappointing for a spring start after a particularly mild winter - the course should have been far better prepared.
On the plus side, the food was good, but as a guest of Bedfordshire Captains Society, I cannot comment on cost/value for money.
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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
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