Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
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Course Information
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Wiltshire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6878 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by Dave Thomas.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6878 yards | Resort | Parkland
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Address: Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01249 822228
Golf Pro: Ben Emerson | Tel: 01249 823881
Website: http://www.bowood-golf.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Accommodation
Tee times may be booked up to 4 weeks in advance and are available at any time Monday to Friday and after midday at weekends.
These prices are guides only, please call the proshop for the seasonal, and twilight rates.
Midweek Guide: £55.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £60.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £55.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £60.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.55
AVERAGE RATING 4.5
(based on 189 reviews)
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Geoff S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2023
Course is in excellent condition, but beware of straying from the fairway into the often deep rough!
Greens are in fantastic condition and can offer some real challenging putts.
Greens are in fantastic condition and can offer some real challenging putts.
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Ralph P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2020
Played here with a friend whilst staying at the hotel. Course in good condition given the recent dry weather. Greens were true and rolled well. Some of the rough had been cut back since I'd played at a similar time last year which was helpful. Mask required in the pro shop which was also one way, both of which were no problem, though shame you couldn't look round. Friendly welcome and nice food and pint in golf bar post round. £50 for the round was reasonable.
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 11.9)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 11.9)
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Corsham rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 28 2020
I have been a golf member for almost my first full season at Bowood and it has been and continues to be one of the best I have ever experienced due to the welcome, friendliness and unique facilities as well as being an amazing golf course. I can highly recommend to anyone who is considering either to play as a visitor or to become a member to not think twice as I am sure you will find whatever you chose it would no doubt be a memorable experience.
Larry St Croix (overall rating 10)
Larry St Croix (overall rating 10)
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Ralph P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2019
Lovely course in good nick. Was lucky to get round it when it was quiet and a couple of members let me through on the 3rd which was appreciated. Warm welcome in the pro shop too. Course itself played well and is a decent challenge. Nice variety in the course and greens were decent if a little firm. Will play again when in the area.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.9)
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.9)
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Robert T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2017
An enjoyable challenge
Played here as part of a corporate event and really liked the course. It's long and difficult with lots to think about on the way. The nick of the fairways and greens was great though the greens were a devil to read. Staff were great and if you travel to this course you'll not be disappointed with the investment in time. Thoroughly recommend fed!!Reviewer Rating
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Jonathan H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2015
Absolutely beautiful setting. Nice course, not too difficult but very long. I'd recommend a buggy even though I prefer to walk. Nice food and nice welcome in pro shop.
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 109 Handicap: 25.2)
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 109 Handicap: 25.2)
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Neil B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 29 2013
The course is in fantastic condition for late November.
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17)
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17)
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Gareth E rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2013
An excellent course which still played well despite the wet weather. Greens were in great condition. My only criticism is that the course could do with more yardage markers. Looking forward to playing this course again.
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 105 Handicap: 23.6)
(Round played: Nov 2013 - Score: 105 Handicap: 23.6)
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Mike H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2012
Course was in good condition, very fast and true greens. Long for a mid handicapper, and many dog legs. You need to draw and fade well to get a good score. Rough was very tough!
(Round played: Sep 2012 - Score: 105 Handicap: 14.5)
(Round played: Sep 2012 - Score: 105 Handicap: 14.5)
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David H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2012
The course after a difficult winter where the greens and fairways were starting to look rough, is now returning to its former glory.
Greens improving rapidly. Lots of unrepaired pitch marks on greens. Lack of rakes in bunkers. Apart from that...........Tops
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 98 Handicap: 21.9)
Greens improving rapidly. Lots of unrepaired pitch marks on greens. Lack of rakes in bunkers. Apart from that...........Tops
(Round played: Jul 2012 - Score: 98 Handicap: 21.9)
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Robert W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2012
A real gem of a course. Kept in immacualate condition when we played (July 2012). There are virtually no weak holes on this layout, and the par 5's are exceptional.
Very much American in design with the front of the greens being protected by bunkers and therefore requiring to fly the ball all the way to the putting surface.
We paid £115 for a 36 hole stay and would have paid a lot more.
I would rate this as a superior version to Hanbur Manor and St. Pierre.
Very much American in design with the front of the greens being protected by bunkers and therefore requiring to fly the ball all the way to the putting surface.
We paid £115 for a 36 hole stay and would have paid a lot more.
I would rate this as a superior version to Hanbur Manor and St. Pierre.
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James D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2010
Fantastic course, long and challenging but not unpayable. Would advise the purchase of a course planner to aid with the blind shots / doglegs as it can be tough first time round. Above all else, a very nice friendly welcome and BEAUTIFUL course in great condition.
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Matt S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2010
WOW WOW WOW
This course is beautiful. You have to come and play this.
Stunning setting, beautiful course, fabulous hazards wonderfully set.
Every hole had its own elegant chalenges.
I'm going back when I can really play to enjoy the course at its full potential.
Fabulous. There are not enough great words to do this course justice.
Hard as nails but delicate also. Take your hiking boots.
This course is beautiful. You have to come and play this.
Stunning setting, beautiful course, fabulous hazards wonderfully set.
Every hole had its own elegant chalenges.
I'm going back when I can really play to enjoy the course at its full potential.
Fabulous. There are not enough great words to do this course justice.
Hard as nails but delicate also. Take your hiking boots.
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rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2009
A fantastic challenging course for any club golfer. Althought he green fee (£49) would put most people off. Georgeous fairways albiet narrow and snooker table greens make the round a pleasure and well as a pain. However the rough had recently been cut and the bales left so if you strayed off the fairway you would be lucky to find your ball. Which is an unnecessary waste. Also a very long course.
A pleasure to play it but expensive.
A pleasure to play it but expensive.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2023
The conditions of the course were excellent and the hospitality of the staff was outstanding. The hole design was varied and larger and more difficult than my normal courses, which added a challenge. The practice facilities were great and the course was challenging yet well kept. The combined golf with an overnight stay was a great experience - the staff were fantastic, the food was first class, and the course was in perfect condition. The design was well thought out and challenging. All in all, an excellent course and fabulous accommodation.
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