Blacknest Golf Club
Course Information
Blacknest Golf Club, Hampshire is temporarily closed and will reopen in Autumn 2025 with a brand new course.
18 holes | Par 69 | 5,974 yards | Public | Parkland
Blacknest Golf Club Information
Address: Frith End Road, Binsted, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4QL United Kingdom
Tel: 01420 22888
Golf Pro: Paul Creamer | Tel: 01420 22888
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Blacknest Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £29.00 per round; (Mon to Thurs) *
Weekend Guide: £35.00 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.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| blacknest | White | 69 | 69 [115] | 5815 | ||
| blacknest | Yellow | 69 | 66 [111] | 5468 | ||
| blacknest | Yellow L | 71 | 73 [133] | 5468 | ||
| blacknest | Red | 70 | 69 [116] | 4935 | ||
| blacknest | Blue | 70 | 59 [93] | 3159 | ||
Blacknest Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
1.85
AVERAGE RATING 3.7
(based on 317 reviews)
5 star
68
4 star
144
3 star
67
2 star
22
1 star
15
HIGHLY RATED
93%
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Neil Hodgson rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 19 2024
Worst course I have ever played.
Well, I have to say what a disappointing experience I had at the golf course this weekend. It is safe to say the course should have been closed.I appreciate there has been a lot of rain recently and the fairways are far from being able to be cut, but I've never played a course in worse conditions.
The fairways would grace most courses as areas around the unkempt tee boxes. The tee boxes, when you could see the markers were as long as some of the fairway grass and had not been kept or tidied for some time. The moss on the greens were happy with the wet conditions. No matter where you walked it was a quagmire. Even the greens sank beneath your feet to allow water to rise.
So why did I continue to play? This weekend I was sleeping out rough for charity and had an opportunity to visit a course in the vicinity rather lay underneath a cardboard box I thought I would visit a course.
What is worse than the course in the condition it was is that hidden within the website is an acknowledgement that the courses irrigation system has failed and the owners are aware, that the course needs investment and designer is earmarked to come in and transform it.... knowingly charging the same rates.
I think this nugget of information should be advertised more prominently. I wish I had taken the green fees and just donated it to the charity I was supporting as it would have made a better difference elsewhere!
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Ralph P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 29 2023
Hadn't played here in some time. Course in ok condition but very wet in places which I suspected might be the case from previous experience. Bunkers out of play for same reason. Still a generally enjoyable round save for losing a couple of balls that plugged. Decent value at £32 on a Saturday afternoon. Will likely revisit when dryer next summer.
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Nick R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2023
Lovely venue, nice family feel, course very well kept and a good mixture of challenging and relaxing holes.
Nice wide fairways.
Nice wide fairways.
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Peter john R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2023
Absolutly stunning & perfectly challenging 1
A beautiful course with the perfect amount of challenges. Massive hole variations to keep you excited and thinking.Reviewer Rating
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Simon Holohan rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 28 2022
Played today for the first time at Blacknest and was pleasantly surprised. The course was in excellent condition, particularly the greens which were pretty fast! Not the most challenging of courses but I still managed to lose some balls! I’ll definitely come back.
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Roy W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2022
sunny day hampshire
souceity day great food made very wellcome ,golf course needs work on the tee boxes.But over all good out.Will be back.Reviewer Rating
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Derek S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
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Alf rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2022
Played as a reciprocal to our home club, very enjoyable round, teamed up with a single player, club member (Ollie), gave us a few pointers to look out for which made it a pleasure to play, (and he bought the beers,) thanks Ollie, will return the favour when you play our course.
Greens were firm and predictable, fairways firm a bit dry due the present drought.
Will definitely come again.
Greens were firm and predictable, fairways firm a bit dry due the present drought.
Will definitely come again.
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Pierre F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2022
The course is shorter than most but it makes up for it by having to be accurate. Condition of the course is very good.
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Clive rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 13 2022
Played the course twice over the past 10 days, fairways are firm however the greens are a little sandy and I am sure they will improve over the next couple of weeks, the course is a Spring / Summer course not an Autumn / Winter course as it has no drainage. I think it's a lovely course and will defiantly be playing again during the coming months.
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KEN BARTLEY rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 29 2022
ken
Some of the comments are a bit harsh. Yes it can get a bit soggy underfoot,but its "winter golf,"and many courses are like this. I still think its a really nice course and we enjoyed our round.
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Jason G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 24 2021
Heavy going
There is much to recommend at Blacknest. The staff are friendly, green fees are modest and clubhouse facilities are good. However (at this time of year, at least) the course is very heavy going. The greens are quite patchy and the fairways muddy. A bit of a struggle all round in the winter to be frank. Some of the holes are oddly positioned too, with crossovers and switchbacks in certain areas. It doesn’t always flow from hole to hole. Keep the course map handy. Perhaps one to save for the summer months.Reviewer Rating
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Dorking rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2021
Very welcoming and friendly. Facilities very good. Course seems to have no drainage and is fairly featureless apart from some water.
Just the one visit for me. All the Best and good luck sorting out some drainage. It's like playing in a rice field!
Just the one visit for me. All the Best and good luck sorting out some drainage. It's like playing in a rice field!
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Andy McKay rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2021
Lovely day, damp course
I had a lovely day out but this course really needs to sort out drainage. It is so muddy and the course is so damp it’s off putting. It’s a tricky course but enjoyable if this could be rectified. Shame really as the facilities are great.Reviewer Rating
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Chris from Farnham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2021
Enjoyable Round
First time playing this course. I was impressed with the facilities at the Club and the course design is interesting and challenging. The Pay & Play green fees are very reasonable. Unfortunately the weather was poor (course was damp) which meant the greens were a bit bumpy but still reasonable.I’d definitely play again
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Nigel J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2021
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Farnham rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2021
Hosted a friend whose (local) home course was hosting a Pro-Am on the day. Everything was going really well: booking, tee-time, pro-shop, practice facilities - and then we hit the course. The design itself is entertaining (notwithstanding the reputation for "a lot of water - and not only in the ponds"), but two major turn-offs. One: the greens were appalling, with almost every single putt subject to bobbles, bounces and unexpected deviations - in fact, an embarrassment. Two: It's a fair cop to drop a shot (or two) if one strays off the fairway, but to immediately lose a ball in badly cut and un-picked-up grass and debris almost every time is a bit much. My companion did not enjoy his round. With these two things fixed it would be a pleasure to host other friends.
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CEpps rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2021
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Played on Sat 4 th Sept ( a two ball)??Paid £64 for 2 a round- buggy reduced to £15 as the greens were covered in this kind of sand manure , it was really bad in parts of the course ,as globules of thick mud & sand on the greens made it terrible( nearly impossible) for standard putting- it was really bad- when booking we were NOT made aware of this situation, we were only advised when the pro when we arrived at the pro shop-( a bit late to change). We should of received( I think) half price green fees re these appaling state of greens- why do they doing this green feeding just before a Saturdsy( and dry weather forecasted?
Plus we noticed( and missed out) the 12 hole - we missed the tea( where is it)???????
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Shooter McGavin rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 25 2021
Now better than ever - will definitely play again
It had been 25 years since I last played Blacknest, so naturally I was expecting the place to have changed. And changed it had. The 18 hole course has matured nicely over the years, the fairways were very good and the greens were as slick as they ever were. The overall layout of the course and its surroundings makes for a throughly enjoyable round of golf (regardless of golfing ability).All of the staff that I interacted with were very pleasant, and I'd like to think that I will be returning to play here again very soon. As given the price, Blacknest is very good value for money.
The only part of the experience that prevents me from giving a full on 5 star review was the driving range. I wasnt expecting Top Tracer or anything like that, just some semi decent balls would have been nice.
But overall, if you can, go and play Blacknest.
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Pierre F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2021
Very warm welcome from the club. Good value for society golf. A short course with some challenging holes.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 18.2)
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 18.2)
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Cath L/Farnham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2021
A really nice course and friendly staff. Would highly recommend
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Wesley H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2021
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Guy, Farnham rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 8 2021
very friendly, poor greens
I really love Blacknest, it is a friendly club with great facilities, so I am reluctant to be negative, but the last two times I have played the course, I have been really disappointed with the greens. The ball jumps about so much and moves off line, it is so hard to make any significant putts. It is such a shame as the course is in otherwise great condition. If the greens were sorted, it would be a great course.Reviewer Rating
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Ade/Farnham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2021
Good course, great value
Played a nine hole twilight round, and Blacknest offers great for money - particularly at a time when other clubs seem to have raised prices locally. No idea what it’s like I’m winter but in the dry the course is in good condition, greens are looking good for the most part and the fairways are bouncy. Pays to avoid the rough as it’s unforgiving in places and the water hazards are a challenge. Really good experience overall and I’ll be back.Reviewer Rating
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Phil rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2021
Wet Wet Wet
Enjoyed the course layout but not recommended in wet weather. Greens were bobbly and the fairways were boggy so not a good experience. Will give it another go if we get a dry spell.Reviewer Rating
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Bob/Salisbury rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2021
Good Day
Managed 18 holes and totally dodged the bad weather, that came on 30 minutes after we finished. Greens had recently been hollow tined so not good, but the fairways were in excellent condition and we all thoroughly enjoyed the round. Restaurant staff really helpful, particularly Kim. We will visit again as soon as it stops raining.Reviewer Rating
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Basingstoke rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2021
Greens are not good . The course was very dry after all the rain yesterday . The pace of play was fine .
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Robert G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2021
Good course just a shame the greens weren't great
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Paul Compton rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 27 2021
Dreadful! Fairways were poor even though you could pick and place, and as for the greens, absolutely abysmal. Needless to say will not be in a hurry to revisit. Perhaps if they spent less on the wedding venue and more on the course it might bring it up to average rating.
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Alton rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2021
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Greens were awful and tees not good.Was expecting better after a lockdown period.
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Blacknest Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Blacknest Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Blacknest Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Blacknest Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Blacknest Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Blacknest Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Blacknest Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Blacknest Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Blacknest Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Blacknest Golf Club for further details.
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