Cambridge Meridian Golf Club

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Cambridge Meridian Golf Club, Cambridgeshire is an 18 hole, par 73 (6,700 yards), private, parkland golf course designed by Peter Alliss and Clive Clark.

18 holes | Par 73 | 6,700 yards | Private | Parkland

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Address: Comberton Road, Toft, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 2RY United Kingdom

Tel: 01223 264 700

Golf Pro: Ian Cochrane | Tel: 01223 264 700

Website: http://www.cmgc.co.uk

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Previously known as the Cambridge National Golf Club

Midweek Guide: £27.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £35.00 per round *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

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Midweek Guide: £27.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £35.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.03

AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 168 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

98%

would play again or recommend

The Course

3.7

Course Conditions

3.8

Value For Money

3.9

Pace of Play

3.8

Facilities & Service

4.2

Hospitality

3.4

Practice Facilities

3.7

Food & Drink

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Barry O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 14 2022

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Gerry S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 4 2022

Very good condition excellent staff and clubhouse facilities always guaranteed a good time .

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L / Cambridgeshire rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 2 2021

I've played Cambridge Meridian 4 times in total (3 times this year).

Review of facilities / general environment:
Enough parking space (good), plenty of trollies or buggies available (good), practice putting green and driving range is available (but I've never used them). Club house is fine, nothing special but staff are welcoming and members I've spoken to have all been welcoming too.

General review of the course:
There is enough variety on the course that you can think your way round. Playing long can leave you out of position, so if you like courses where you shouldn't just smash a driver off the tee, then this is a good option. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens were always in good condition when I played the course.
As with all courses in Cambridgeshire, there are places where there is little protection from the wind so the conditions can make the course play more easily or more difficult, which is always fun.

Overall rating:
I recommend the course. And will enjoy playing it again in the future.

More detailed analysis / advice:
Hole 1 - Par 4.
If your short game is good, I'd recommend hitting it 200-220 off the tee, slightly favouring the right-side of the fairway, to leave you with a short pitch shot into a green that sloped back to front so you can be aggressive when going for the flag.
But if you can suffer from poor distance control from half-shots, then play to a comfortable short-iron (full shot) distance, again favouring the right side so you don't block yourself out.

Hole 2 - Par 4
Play up to the bunker past the marker on the fairway, which will leave you a short-iron into the green. Long is fine. Right side is trickier if you have the bunker to play with.

Hole 3 - Par 3.
Short par-3. Plenty of space on the right. Some water left. Nothing you can't see off the tee here.

Hole 4 - Par 5.
The marker post really is your line here (and your distance). It's a 90 degree dog-leg right so don't send one way beyond the marker.
Cutting the corner isn't really an option either so for most golfers you'll have to play this as a 3 shot par-5.

Hole 5 - Par 3.
Depending on the flag and wind this can be a middle distance or long distance par 3. Favour the left side, there's less trouble.

Hole 6 - Par 5.
There's a bunker in the middle of the fairway that can affect the longest hitters. Second shot is blind (unless you're Bryson De Chambeau). It's a straight hole where anything not too far left will gather into the fairway. A good drive and a 4/5/6 iron will leave you pitching for your third.

Hole 7 - Par 4.
The fairway levels out at the top of the hill and then slopes all the way down to the green. If you want a flat lie, play to the top of the hill to have about 180 to the green.

Hole 8 - Par 4
Favouring left-middle or middle of the fairway is the play here. Too far right and you'll block yourself out on your approach.

Hole 9 - Par 4
You have to play this as intended and you aren't allowed to go for the green off the tee.
If you can clear about 230 you can go over the trees that are slightly to the right, leaving yourself with a short-iron to the green. Otherwise aim for the gap between the trees on the left.

Hole 10 - Par 5
There are two ditches that run parallel across the fairway. It's about 250-260 to the second ditch and I imagine about 200 to the first one. If going for it for your second shot, play to the right side of the green. Anything too far left will not be found.

Hole 11 - Par 4.
Personal preference is to smash driver off the tee aiming at the bunker that's 20 yards right of the green. If you hit your draw, you could be flirting with a great shot but if it stays straight you'll have a shot chip. Attach the flag, the slope on this green will cause high chip shots to stop dead.

Hole 12 - Par 5.
If you are a big hitter, you can cut loads off this dog-leg left. Aiming about 50-60 yards left of the marker post with a 250-270 yard drive is fine.
Do not go left for your approach (water).

Hole 13 - Par 4
Plenty of options off the tee here on this short par 4 but getting closer to the green definitely helps. Don't go too far left on your approach, that's where all the danger is.

Hole 14 - Par 4
Don't hook it off the tee (water left), so play down the right centre of the fairway.
The green has loads of borrow so aim at the flag otherwise you may struggle with difficult putts.

Hole 15 - Par 3
No real issues except for the length of the hole. You can see any danger off the tee

Hole 16 - Par 4.
The key is distance off the tee. If you can, fade it off the bunkers on the left of the fairway, leaving you with a middle iron to a nice green.

Hole 17 - Par 3.
Just don't go short. Water. Take enough club and swing easy.

Hole 18 - Par 5.
For big hitters (anyone over 250 yards, I consider that big

) driver is too much off the tee if aiming at the marker post.
You can take your chances by aiming left and cutting off the corner. But it could be risky. The hole only opens up a little.
So the sensible play is 220-230 left of the marker post. Playing a good iron down the fairway to leave a comfortable distance to the green. Too far right and you'll be blocked out by the large trees near the green.

Hope all this helps and hope you enjoy the course, if you play it.

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Ralph P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 26 2021

First time round here touring the local area. Lovely course in good condition. Flat so easy to walk. Could do with a little more signage and a couple of holes are a little quirky so some local knowledge is useful but otherwise excellent. Very friendly welcome from those in the clubhouse and well looked after before and after the round. Would like to play it again now I've been round it once.

(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: 12.4)

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Sam K rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 15 2021

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Gerry S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2021

Lovely condition great facilities very friendly staff could do with a course marshall.

(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 111 Handicap: 22.5)

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Gerry S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2020

Lovely

Course was in excellent condition unfortunately due to restrictions the club house was not open but drinks and food available. Recommend the sausage rolls.

(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 96 Handicap: 22)

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Gary O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2019

Excellent Greens

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B. London rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 7 2019

Pick your way Round

Really enjoyed the course. Not really a place for the driver (I ran out of fairway a few times but that’s my fault) and the many dog-legs does mean that longer irons are needed to reach the green. Greens were true and very receptive. Not too fast.

The clubhouse was very friendly. Breakfast was uninspired. Just 1 sausage, egg, bacon and toast for £7.95. No mushrooms, tomatoes, beans or hash browns or tea.

Paid £23 for the round with county card. Scored 87 (15 handicap). Would definitely like to play again.

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Nigel W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 20 2019

In the heart of the country side

Great course with good challenging holes. Has water hazards, dog legs and burns , water courses alongside and across fairways. The course is currently in good condition and the rough has been kept trimmed to make it challenging but playable., allowing play to continue at a reasonable pace. The club house is clean and tidy with views over the pond and a terrace for eating outside on a nice day, Staff are friendly and helpful.

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Neil H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 29 2019

course is looking good

From the well manicured tee's along the nicely cut fairways leading to the well kept greens the Meridian is looking in great condition and a pleasure to play.
Twilight rounds start at 13:00hrs and are a bargain at £18.

(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.9)

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Nick Harvey rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 23 2019

Have to say that this golf club is a little gem
Very well kept friendly staff and really good greens
Well worth a visit people

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Lee B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 8 2019

Great club

Friendly !! great food n drink!!
Brilliant tees n greens
Fairways kept in great conditions

(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 112 Handicap: 28)

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Vince M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 7 2019

Great Course

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Andy L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 19 2018

The course was in pretty good condition for this time of year. Very enjoyable round.

(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 25.7)

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