Cleeve Hill Golf Club
About Cleeve Hill Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: , Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL52 3PW United Kingdom
Tel: 01242 672025
Golf Pro: David Finch | Tel: 01242 672592
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££
Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £18.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Cleeve Hill | White | 71 | 71.6 [126] | 6443 | ||
| Cleeve Hill | Yellow | 71 | 70.1 [123] | 6093 | ||
| Cleeve Hill | Red | 72 | 73 [121] | 5516 | ||
Cleeve Hill Golf Club Reviews
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What The Club Says
Cleeve Hill is a magnificent heath land course located in an area of outstanding natural beauty. From a commanding position in the Cotswolds, breathtaking views are available over an area taking in the Forest of Dean, Severn Vale, the Malverns - and beyond to the Black Mountains and the Brecons.
Set in 1,000 acres of Cleeve Common, the truly awesome vistas from the course embrace 10,000 years of human occupation - with prehistoric and Roman settlements punctuating a landscape rich in wild flowers. Rare orchids, the Roman snail and various species of butterfly bring added fascination to the scene. For golfers about their business, the setting is idyllic, inspiring and refreshing.
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Reviewed Oct 19 2026
Superb course
Played Cleeve Hill GC which has been on n my bucket list for a while as I am a huge Tom Morris fan and he was the original course designer and subsequently redesigned by Alistair Mackenzie.Upon arrival the car park was poor. Badly maintained and a pay and display fee, however, we found out that you are able to register your car as a golfer and get free parking. The fee is for hill walkers/runners and dog walkers.
The clubhouse is also rather poor and very basic. The changing rooms are very poor and the toilets smell very bad!
If you visit, do not get put off by this. The staff are welcoming and friendly and the food is actually very nice. The coffee was rather good as well.
The ?pro shop? has a small amount of merchandise but could offer so much more given the pedigree of the course architects.
It's when you get out onto the course that the magic happens. You have to look beyond the large amounts of sheep excrement on the fairways, even though we never actually saw a sheep. They let them roam and keep the grass down. Every green has a low level electric fence around it to keep the sheep off.
The first three holes are simple and a bit up and down but beyond that the bones of the course shine through. The layout is simply magnificent and the views breathtaking. It is set on the highest part of the Cotswolds. We played in October and had poor weather to start, wet and drizzly but that stopped after a few holes and the sun came out. Enjoyed a few holes in polo shirts but then the wind took hold and the course really showed its teeth.
Every hole is different and the par 3s are really tough. This is especially true of the 186 yard 17th which is uphill between two large mounds where you can only just see the top of the flag. We played that into a strong headwind, so club up!
I can't wait to play it again, knowing the layout better will help. It is a course you could never get tired of or play the same any two days in a row.
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Reviewed Oct 9 2026
Club house a bit shabby but good enough . Service and food good .
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Reviewed Oct 8 2026
A unique course in a spectacular location
No trees, not many bunkers, no water but rolling links style fairways on the top of the Cotswold hills! Amazing views and great to walk at sunset. Needs some money spending on the clubhouse exterior and also some hole direction signs.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 4 2026
Great test of golf but tired facilities
Rugged inland links course, 30mph winds and a good variety of hole designs made for a testing round. However, pro shop, club house and putting green facilities are tired and devoid of any obvious investment. Overall a unique test of golf but a real shame that the course is not being backed up to create a memorable all round experience that would make me want to return.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jun 27 2026
Stunning views
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Reviewed May 19 2025
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Reviewed Feb 9 2025
always amazing
Just three of us today and a splendid game teeing off into the mizzle and sometimes thick fog. Course ran smoothly and true.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Sep 14 2024
As nature intended golf to be....
First time for me at Cleeve Hill. I couldn't believe that it faced closure just a few years ago. Old Tom's layout stands the test of time in all weathers- yes, we had all four seasons during our round. Wonderful elevated tees and few bushes and trees offer the novel experience, for me, of being able to find your ball fairly easily. We finished in glorious sunshine elated but exhausted!Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 30 2024
Can't beat this course
This course has wonderful views around Gloucestershire from all the tees. The course is in marvellously good nick. Plus, the variety of challenges presented to us over the course are amazing. No two holes are the same!Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 26 2024
Must have golfing experience
This is old school golf played at an improving venue with far sighted management and ownership. From the depths of possible closure to a reinvigorated set up. I had never heard of the venue until the campaign to save it and I have them made it a priority to experience the courses in all its glories. Painted stone tee markers plus yardage markers Jean from granite this is not manicured golf. Usually the common is mown and managed by the sheep that free roam with greens protected by small fences. This is an astonishing venue with views over 5 counties in a clear day. Green complexes have been created from medieval castle grounds and history oozes over shot. There are a couple of blind shots but they are well sign posted. Greens are true and fair with protections built into them by the courses designers. I loved the Cleeve experience and cannot wait to return to test myself again. There are loads of local pubs and hotels nearby making a two day trip easily achievable. 100% recommend a return visit. If you are interested in golf course architecture this is a must play venue. I LOVED ITReviewer Rating
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