Branston Golf Club
Course Information
Branston Golf Club, Staffordshire is a 27 hole course with the 18 hole, par 72 (6697 yard) Main Course and 9 hole, par 30 Academy Course. A private, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par Main Course 72; Academy Course 30 | Main Course 6697; Academy Course 3712 yards | Private | Parkland
About Branston Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Burrton Rd, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DP United Kingdom
Tel: 01283 512211
Golf Pro: Iain Ross | Tel: 01283 528321
Website: https://www.branstonclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
2-4-1 Vouchers are accepted
Midweek Guide: £40.00 per round Mon-Thu *
Weekend Guide: £50.00 per round Fri-Sun *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Championship Course | Yellow | 72 | 70.4 [127] | 6368 | ||
| Championship Course | Red | 73 | 72.6 [126] | 5683 | ||
| Eagle Course | Yellow | 62 | 59.2 [93] | 3550 | ||
| Eagle Course | Red | 64 | 58.9 [93] | 3236 | ||
| Eagle Course | Yellow | 31 | 30 | 1780 | ||
Branston Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.79
AVERAGE RATING 3.8
(based on 143 reviews)
5 star
35
4 star
63
3 star
35
2 star
6
1 star
4
HIGHLY RATED
96%
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Disappointed Golfer rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 12 2025
Disappointed
Extremely disappointed playing Branston today, not a warm welcome on arrival, poor overpriced breakfast, staff were miserable and poor service.Golf course was in shocking condition, tees had very little grass with big holes on some and very uneven, fairways ? What fairways ? Undistinguishable with tufty grass bare in places and very uneven brown and dead have you ever heard of watering ? Greens actually had grass and appeared to have been introduced to water but played poorly.
Course has many electricity pylons and wires crossing the course which are in play resulting in lovely drives hitting wires and either reducing distance or loss of ball.
Scorecard had no plan or rules stated.
Championship course ? Far from it very disappointing seems to have great potential but clueless operators I would AVOID plenty of better places to play.
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Nigel M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2017
Not recommended
Played 9 holes on a groupon voucher, August? Greens were awful, Bobbly, patch, and long, Played here previously, but was not like this,(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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davey derby rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2014
golf club facilities are superb the layout is fantastic however the greens today were absolutely atrocious, several are bare without grass and black absolutely awful, got to be one of the worse presented golf courses I have played in 20 years
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Paul M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2011
Its not often i score a course so low, but feel i have to... I have reviewed this course before and i still stand by my original comments of this having one of the best finishing holes a golf society could ever wish for... However i would seriously check with them first and get some guarantee as to the state of their greens before you play it!!
We rang up at start of the golf season (as Peter Aliss calls it) ie 1st week in April to book 2 tee times for the 13th and asked the questions "is your course in good condition, have you or are you having any work done on the greens"... To which we were told "course excellent and NO work on greens"
Sadly we turned up to play on the Wed and found the greens to be in 'AWFUL (don't use that word very often!) CONDITION'.
Tried to complain only to be told golf manager unavailable, got the general impression they just didn't care!
So, to sum up... Course terrible. Staff unhelpful. Members rude and unfriendly.
nice friendly staff in pro shop/driving range tho!
If your thinking of a round there... i'd think twice and in my opinion i'd play 'Burton Gc' a bit further up the road instead, their course is always good and you'll be treated extremely well by the Pro there, the staff there and the members there.
We rang up at start of the golf season (as Peter Aliss calls it) ie 1st week in April to book 2 tee times for the 13th and asked the questions "is your course in good condition, have you or are you having any work done on the greens"... To which we were told "course excellent and NO work on greens"
Sadly we turned up to play on the Wed and found the greens to be in 'AWFUL (don't use that word very often!) CONDITION'.
Tried to complain only to be told golf manager unavailable, got the general impression they just didn't care!
So, to sum up... Course terrible. Staff unhelpful. Members rude and unfriendly.
nice friendly staff in pro shop/driving range tho!
If your thinking of a round there... i'd think twice and in my opinion i'd play 'Burton Gc' a bit further up the road instead, their course is always good and you'll be treated extremely well by the Pro there, the staff there and the members there.
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Darren E rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2014
good course, a bit expensive for 9 holes was quite managed to get round in an hr. course maintained to good standard
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 43 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 43 Handicap: )
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David W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2013
Too expensive at £50 for 18 holes for the course which wasn't in the best condition
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 108 Handicap: 24.5)
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 108 Handicap: 24.5)
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John Moore rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2013
Really disappointing day, loud and vulgar language from members in the bar started the day off on a bad note and as visitors we were made to feel as if they were doing us a favor by letting us play, I refer to Members, the staff were actually very friendly.\\The course itself is decent, a good length but has some odd holes which don\'t flow with the rest of the design.\\My advice - don\'t try to play when there are big cliques of members either in the clubhouse or playing just before of after you.
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Clive W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2012
As mentioned the 18th is a nice finishing hole and on a hot day a test of nerve with a full patio watching!
Played here quite a bit as an alternative to our local club for a change, we go hoping the club and course live up to expectations but always leave feeling it does not match its own promotion and promises.
Some holes are very good and some have the feel of an idea that was not finished.
The course itself also some scruffy areas and although the booking/reception sounded helpful and said the correct things in reality the opposite was true.
Found the spikes bar to be a bit dissapointing and had the feeling from the members there that we were shouldn't be in their domain and they were a bit loud and vulgar, however once we went outside onto the patio it was a nice view with decent food. Seems no one is allowed to disturb or sit to close when the gambling school is playing!
The club house is very nice with great facilities but members not very welcoming to visitors (this is based on a number of rounds over a few years)
The course is also prone to flooding and has been not playable for weeks/months at a time
Also saw some behaviour off members that left a bad impression and gave the impression that certain members could behave in an unpleasant and derogatory manner.
Overall a club/course with potential to be something better than it is, but let down by a percentage of members and some holes that could have been designed better (the course was redesigned in 2000 so some questions should be asked about the design then).
Would recommend as place to place as long as you don't pay the full price (not worth it) and you don't play when it is a busy members time, although it is ideal for a group or society.
Played here quite a bit as an alternative to our local club for a change, we go hoping the club and course live up to expectations but always leave feeling it does not match its own promotion and promises.
Some holes are very good and some have the feel of an idea that was not finished.
The course itself also some scruffy areas and although the booking/reception sounded helpful and said the correct things in reality the opposite was true.
Found the spikes bar to be a bit dissapointing and had the feeling from the members there that we were shouldn't be in their domain and they were a bit loud and vulgar, however once we went outside onto the patio it was a nice view with decent food. Seems no one is allowed to disturb or sit to close when the gambling school is playing!
The club house is very nice with great facilities but members not very welcoming to visitors (this is based on a number of rounds over a few years)
The course is also prone to flooding and has been not playable for weeks/months at a time
Also saw some behaviour off members that left a bad impression and gave the impression that certain members could behave in an unpleasant and derogatory manner.
Overall a club/course with potential to be something better than it is, but let down by a percentage of members and some holes that could have been designed better (the course was redesigned in 2000 so some questions should be asked about the design then).
Would recommend as place to place as long as you don't pay the full price (not worth it) and you don't play when it is a busy members time, although it is ideal for a group or society.
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Andy L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2022
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Nigel M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2021
Fair test for quick round
Fair est, greens not in best condition but received ball well and ran reasonably well.Facilities good.
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 76 Handicap: 24)
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Leigh B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2019
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Andrew M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2018
Fantastic set up
Course not in great condition, greens weren't great, but as a set up, clubhouse, gym, spa etc, its very good. Course usually better than today(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 14.6)
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Gary C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2018
A bit slow today, and ignorant four-balls not allowing for two-ball to play through,
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 0)
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 0)
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Mark G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2018
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(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 22.3)
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(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 22.3)
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Stephen B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2017
Nice Track bit muddy
Pro was very helpful from the start letting us go out straight away. Course seemed nice but quite muddy in patches and quite often you didn't get the sound when you hit the ball of a dry track, it was a bit "slappy". That said we enjoyed the golf. There were some testing holes but some fair ones also. It was felt the second 9 was the stronger but I enjoyed both. The final hole is quite a test as you fire into the green with all watching from the veranda.Very nice bar area and friendly staff.
Please note golf sat navs go wrong at the 12th as the course has been altered, punch in 14th and you'll be right.
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 15.3)
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Matt J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2017
I don't have anything to say but have to write 50 characters
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
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Paul V rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 15 2017
more concerned about turn over rather than looking after coarse over winter club house prices dear
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 21.2)
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 21.2)
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Dean P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2016
Great course in good condition will be better if weather stays dry for a bit
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 104 Handicap: 21)
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Alan M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2015
Course much improved since I last visited five years ago. Excellent greens.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 18)
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Nigel M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 12 2015
Very nicwe courese in excellent condition, but not a good day for me.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 121 Handicap: 21.6)
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Andrew A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2015
Early Spring after period of sustained rain. Wet in areas, greens a bit rough and patchy.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 11.6)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 11.6)
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Nigel M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 6 2015
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 38 Handicap: )
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Nigel M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2014
Well kept accamedy course, good greens, fairly straight but challenging in the wind.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 39 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 39 Handicap: )
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Paul B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2014
Good course. Testing but fair. Lots of water. Greens and condition improved from last year
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.6)
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.6)
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David W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2013
nice course but not very enjoyable due to being rushed around the course
(Round played: Mar 2013 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.4)
(Round played: Mar 2013 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23.4)
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Peter B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2012
Course still wet from flooding the previous week, would like to play it again when it's dried out.
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simon rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 21 2012
Nice course with some attractive and testing holes,front 9 has many holes that have water in play so bring some extra golf balls,back 9 a lot easier with a few holes you can really attack,only real criticisms the dreaded winter mats on the front 9(even though a grassed area could have been made available on each hole) amd a few greens with pitch marks which could have been repaired,but nice to complete a round in 3hrs with no hold ups and the 18th is a nice finishing hole.
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Andy E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 18 2012
Good
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 38 Handicap: )
(Round played: Feb 2012 - Score: 38 Handicap: )
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Tim A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2011
greens very good fairways not the best tee not good
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Golfer An rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2009
Slightly biased, maybe, as a member.
Branston is a tough, tree lined parkland course. Bordered by the River Trent.
With water featuring on 13 holes and the river never far away, bring extra balls.
The difficulty is added too by a 604 yard par 5 (8th) and several 400+ yard par 4's. And the last must be mentioned, a fairly short Par4, it is tight, lined with ditches both sides, trees also run the length of the fairway and to top it off there is water surrounding the green on 3 sides, with the clubhouse patio and OB at the rear. Easy....
Making a score needs good long tee shots, not always with a driver and accurate shots to tricky and undulating greens, The greens can be excellent, but the last 2 years has seen them suffer due to some flooding, this has caused them to require some remedial work. But the club has recently invested in its own micro-tiner and a green iron, initial results are very good and they are hopeful that the greens will be up to past glories, if we get a decent dry spell. Here's hoping.....
Price wise, the course is a little pricey, but as a members guest, it's £16 a round and £20 at weekends.
The clubhouse and bar are excellent, with very good food and a choice of local real ales or draught lagers (they've just added San Miguel).
And there is very little finer, than sitting on the patio overlooking the 18th, watching fellow golfers choke and knock their 2nd shots in the water. Again.
Adam McKeown
Branston is a tough, tree lined parkland course. Bordered by the River Trent.
With water featuring on 13 holes and the river never far away, bring extra balls.
The difficulty is added too by a 604 yard par 5 (8th) and several 400+ yard par 4's. And the last must be mentioned, a fairly short Par4, it is tight, lined with ditches both sides, trees also run the length of the fairway and to top it off there is water surrounding the green on 3 sides, with the clubhouse patio and OB at the rear. Easy....
Making a score needs good long tee shots, not always with a driver and accurate shots to tricky and undulating greens, The greens can be excellent, but the last 2 years has seen them suffer due to some flooding, this has caused them to require some remedial work. But the club has recently invested in its own micro-tiner and a green iron, initial results are very good and they are hopeful that the greens will be up to past glories, if we get a decent dry spell. Here's hoping.....
Price wise, the course is a little pricey, but as a members guest, it's £16 a round and £20 at weekends.
The clubhouse and bar are excellent, with very good food and a choice of local real ales or draught lagers (they've just added San Miguel).
And there is very little finer, than sitting on the patio overlooking the 18th, watching fellow golfers choke and knock their 2nd shots in the water. Again.
Adam McKeown
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Branston Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Branston Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Branston Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Branston Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Branston Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Branston 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 Branston Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Branston Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Branston Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Branston Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Branston Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Branston Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Branston Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Branston Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Branston Golf Club for further details.
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