Birchwood Park Golf Centre
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Birchwood Park Golf Centre, Kent is a 27 hole complex, with the 18 hole, par 71 (6364 yard) Main Course and 9 hole Orchard Course. A public, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par 71 | 6364 yards | Public | Parkland
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Address: Birchwood Road, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7HJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01322 662038
Golf Pro: Stephen Lee | Tel: 01322 662038
Website: http://www.birchwoodparkgc.co.uk
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Bar
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Signing up for a Free Players Card will give you £5 Off the headline green fees. http://www.birchwoodparkgc.co.uk/playercard
Midweek Guide: £32.00 per round - Fri £35 *
Weekend Guide: £38.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £32.00 per round - Fri £35 *
Weekend Guide: £38.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.81
AVERAGE RATING 3.7
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Steven M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2013
Gave Birchwood another go but once again slow play ruins the day. Had an "older gentlemen" three-ball in front of us(we were a two-ball) and despite spending sometimes up to 5/10 mins searching for lost balls refused to wave us through. This started on the third hole and continued through the full 18. On the 15th There were 3 groups waiting on the tee whist they looked for yet another lost ball 50 yds on the left.. Ludicrous.
Retired to the bar after a 5hr, 45min round only to be met with a massive queue, groups ordering tea and coffee (For petes sakes - just make them an instant coffee!!), two bar staff and then one actually left the bar to collect glasses!!
We left and went to the Coach and Horses down the road.
Our final visit, will not be going back again. A shame as the course was in fairly good condition.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 23)
Retired to the bar after a 5hr, 45min round only to be met with a massive queue, groups ordering tea and coffee (For petes sakes - just make them an instant coffee!!), two bar staff and then one actually left the bar to collect glasses!!
We left and went to the Coach and Horses down the road.
Our final visit, will not be going back again. A shame as the course was in fairly good condition.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 23)
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Jason M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2012
If you want good food or have a go on the driving range or even play the Par 3 then, yes your get your moneys worth. but being a previous member I left because the tees are so uneven, your either playing the ball below or above your feet not good. And the greens are dreadful, slow and have so many pitch marks you would spend all day on just one green to repair it. Yes this is because people do repair their pitch marks then again if you dont mind a course thats sooooo over played and crowed that I walked of on many occasions due to waiting over 10mins on evey shot never mind Teeing off.
So yes I am annoyed exmember who DOES like the course but unfortunetly does not like playing a 4 1/2 + round during the midweek where money and numbers seem to count for more. My hcp 14
So yes I am annoyed exmember who DOES like the course but unfortunetly does not like playing a 4 1/2 + round during the midweek where money and numbers seem to count for more. My hcp 14
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John W rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 27 2011
Course ok.
Unfortunately staff not that friendly.
Also issue with them saying we had not paid all green fees which was there error but we were held as being guilty [quote - we have not got this wrong - you have not paid] for too long.
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 99 Handicap: 19)
Unfortunately staff not that friendly.
Also issue with them saying we had not paid all green fees which was there error but we were held as being guilty [quote - we have not got this wrong - you have not paid] for too long.
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 99 Handicap: 19)
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Paul M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2010
Played Saturday 02/10 - TEE Time 11.22am - Finally Tee Off at 12:00 - Took over 5.5 hours to complete - That's a 2 ball with a Buggy !!
These guys seriously need to get there act together.
Over 5 groups waiting on 1st tee - Got to talk to too guys with us... we both had same Tee time !!
Complained after and told "well it;s always like that on a saturday" well i for one won't be going back - avoid
These guys seriously need to get there act together.
Over 5 groups waiting on 1st tee - Got to talk to too guys with us... we both had same Tee time !!
Complained after and told "well it;s always like that on a saturday" well i for one won't be going back - avoid
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Pilot V rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2009
I am never playing there again, I have tried hard below to be objective and dispassionate, read on...
Firstly, staff always arrogant and pompous on the phone and face-to-face.
Course always overbooked, causing ridiculous round times even during the week.
I once, last 12 months, had to give up at 16th tee after 5 hours with 2 groups ahead waiting to tee off.
My last round took over 4 ½ hours due to queuing at tee's, and that's in off-peak.
It has been leaked to me that management cram in more bookings than they should because they are premium Burhill Golf & Leisure site, they want to maximise income and they want to keep to the top of "some" national tee off table; so customers suffer and we never see any stats for "rounds abandoned".
Now for the course itself:
Challenging course unless you think on your feet.
However, a lot of sand traps seem to have large pieces of wadding poking through from below; I suspect that the bunkers are too shallow and lack sand. Yet another cost saving for the management?
They have, at last, cut back the long rough; however this hasn't speeded up rounds.
So, in conclusion, could be a MUCH better place to play if only they stopped over-booking the course, made the bunkers deeper and then added more sand and gave the staff training in polite customer communication.
By way of comparison in the local area, I have never taken over 4 hours at Chelsfield Lakes, just 4 miles away, it’s cheaper and just a good a course.
Firstly, staff always arrogant and pompous on the phone and face-to-face.
Course always overbooked, causing ridiculous round times even during the week.
I once, last 12 months, had to give up at 16th tee after 5 hours with 2 groups ahead waiting to tee off.
My last round took over 4 ½ hours due to queuing at tee's, and that's in off-peak.
It has been leaked to me that management cram in more bookings than they should because they are premium Burhill Golf & Leisure site, they want to maximise income and they want to keep to the top of "some" national tee off table; so customers suffer and we never see any stats for "rounds abandoned".
Now for the course itself:
Challenging course unless you think on your feet.
However, a lot of sand traps seem to have large pieces of wadding poking through from below; I suspect that the bunkers are too shallow and lack sand. Yet another cost saving for the management?
They have, at last, cut back the long rough; however this hasn't speeded up rounds.
So, in conclusion, could be a MUCH better place to play if only they stopped over-booking the course, made the bunkers deeper and then added more sand and gave the staff training in polite customer communication.
By way of comparison in the local area, I have never taken over 4 hours at Chelsfield Lakes, just 4 miles away, it’s cheaper and just a good a course.
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rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2009
I am never playing there again, I have tried hard below to be objective and dispassionate, read on...
Firstly, staff always arrogant and pompous on the phone and face-to-face.
Course always overbooked, causing ridiculous round times even during the week.
I once, last 12 months, had to give up at 16th tee after 5 hours with 2 groups ahead waiting to tee off.
My last round took over 4 and a half hours due to queuing at tee's, and that's in off-peak.
It has been LEAKED me that management cram in more bookings than they should because they are premium Burhill Golf & Leisure site, they want to maximise income and they want to keep to the top of "some" national tee off table; so customers suffer and we never see any stats for "rounds abandoned".
Now for the course itself:
Challenging course unless you think on your feet.
However, alot of sand traps seem to have large pieces of wadding poking through from below; I suspect that the bunkers are too shallow and lack sand. Yet another cost saving for the management?
They have, at last, cut back the long rough; however this hasn't speeded up rounds.
So, in conclusion, could be a MUCH better place to play if only they stopped over-booking the course, made the bunkers deeper and then added more sand and gave the staff training in polite customer communication.
By way of comparison in the local area, in have never taken over 4 hours at Chelsfield Lakes, just 4 miles away, it's cheaper and just as good a course.
You've been warned!
Firstly, staff always arrogant and pompous on the phone and face-to-face.
Course always overbooked, causing ridiculous round times even during the week.
I once, last 12 months, had to give up at 16th tee after 5 hours with 2 groups ahead waiting to tee off.
My last round took over 4 and a half hours due to queuing at tee's, and that's in off-peak.
It has been LEAKED me that management cram in more bookings than they should because they are premium Burhill Golf & Leisure site, they want to maximise income and they want to keep to the top of "some" national tee off table; so customers suffer and we never see any stats for "rounds abandoned".
Now for the course itself:
Challenging course unless you think on your feet.
However, alot of sand traps seem to have large pieces of wadding poking through from below; I suspect that the bunkers are too shallow and lack sand. Yet another cost saving for the management?
They have, at last, cut back the long rough; however this hasn't speeded up rounds.
So, in conclusion, could be a MUCH better place to play if only they stopped over-booking the course, made the bunkers deeper and then added more sand and gave the staff training in polite customer communication.
By way of comparison in the local area, in have never taken over 4 hours at Chelsfield Lakes, just 4 miles away, it's cheaper and just as good a course.
You've been warned!
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Pepi B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 8 2021
What has gone wrong!
It is clear that there is a huge amount of TLC lost at Birchwood. The condition of the fairways - no one seems to have been told to replace their divots; greens are pock marked/ diseased/ no care and attention by greenkeeper; and the bunkers are missing sand. What has happened and where are the Burhill directors to take stock of the situation. If this was a municipal course in terrible condition you would be very unhappy but a previous gem now lost to poor upkeep is disappointing.(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.1)
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Pepi B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2021
Needs attention
This is a lovely course and decent challenge from the back tees. A typical, open parkland course but scores are needed on the front 9 as the back 9 is very unforgiving. However, this course is in decline in the last year or so. It looks like they have given up with the bunkers; can't be bothered about the tee boxes; obviously have so many people playing they don't even bother to mention to replace divots on fairways or pitch marks on greens. This is a good course but the maintenance is negligible. Where are the people in charge?(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13)
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Sean P rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2020
course in OK condition. Club cares little for quality and more the colour of your money. Nearly 5hr round and not marshalled to speed up play.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
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Lucien H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2019
Greens and bunkers :(
Greens have been tined therefore very unpredictable - usually reliable quick greens at Birchwood but these were not great. Due to heavy rain there is hardly any soft sand in the bunkers - even good bunker players are likely to drop shots if they land in one.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 86 Handicap: 11)
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Adam H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 5 2018
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Paul A rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2018
Average
Haven't played here for a while. Greens were good and consistently one passed. However although there have been improvementsI think the green fee is quite expensive.Reviewer Rating
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Adam G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 11 2017
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Lucien H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2017
Needs rain
Very difficult to stop the ball running and running, good until you run out of green! No sand in bunkers, greens lightning quick makes this very tricky at the moment - either the ground staff need to water the course, or it needs to rain. Range balls are rubbish(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.5)
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Martin W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2017
Nice course shame about. The bunkers
The course was ok and the greens were fine but the fairways were in need of some attention but the worst thing were the bunkers which had virtually no sand in them and the second hole the green side bunker had bushes and small trees growing in it(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 96 Handicap: 21.7)
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