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Donnington Grove Country Club

3.9   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 137 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: ££££

Course Information

Donnington Grove Country Club, Berkshire is an 18 hole par 72, 7108 yard, private, parkland golf course designed by Dave Thomas.

18 holes | Par 72 | 7108 yards | Private | Parkland


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Address: Grove Road, Donnington Grove, Berkshire, RG14 2LA United Kingdom

Tel: 01635 581000

Golf Pro: G. Williams

Website: http://www.donnington-grove.com


Golf Club Facilities

Buggy Hire  Buggy Hire
Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining
Function Room Hire  Function Room
Accommodation  Accommodation

Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £40.00 per round *

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

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £40.00 per round *

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


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.87

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 137 reviews)

5 star
40
4 star
69
3 star
23
2 star
4
1 star
3
 

RECOMMENDATIONS

90%

would play again or recommend

Golfshake Review


4.2

The Course

3.9

Course Conditions

3.9

Value For Money

3.4

Pace of Play

3.9

Facilities & Service

3.9

Hospitality

3.5

Practice Facilities

3.9

Food & Drink

What the club says: The Donnington Grove Estate is set in a delightful and secluded position on the outskirts of Newbury and is overlooked by the historic Donnington Castle.

Set in 550 acres of secluded parkland with the River Lambourn running through it, this charming hotel is overlooked by the historic Donnington Castle. It provides beautifully decorated rooms, all of which provide a cosy and comfortable stay, ideal for a short break. Guests can dine in The Cloudy Restaurant, where you can enjoy the excellent à la carte menu. The grounds of the hotel boast a stunning Japanese Temple and walled gardens to help you unwind, as well as offering a plethora of leisure activities, such as clay pigeon shooting, archery and quad biking.

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Steven F rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 5 2024

A long walk ...

Most courses were closed on the day we played, so it was pretty wet but not too bad overall...
However Its a long slog in heavy conditions, some very testing par 5's and a lot of walking between holes.
would be keen to play it again when dryer and warmer as greens ran pretty well and would be much better once it drys out

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Bob F rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 5 2024

Stay and play

Stayed for a couple of nights at the hotel and got a round in. Pro shop staff excellent service. Needed a buggy to get round.

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Phil L rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 22 2023

Lovely day out ruined by ignorant players

Slow slow slow, would not let a faster group through. Ignorant people. Lovely course spoilt by oafs.

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James W rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 3 2023

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John O rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 8 2023

A long course made even longer by the walks between front and back nines.
Gets very busy and also extremely wet under foot during the winter.
A lovely course to playin the summer months though

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Stripy Frankel rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed May 23 2023

Shocking fall from grace

Returned to Donnington Grove today for the first time in a number of years. I could have cried. It was apparent before I even parked the car that this place has fallen a long long way. The greens are the worst I have ever seen at DG, possibly even the worst in the area now!! Everything was wrong. The burnt out area by the pro shop is a microcosm of the wider area. Neglected and left to ruin, what a shame. I would love to know how such a beautiful golf course can fall in to such a state.

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John O rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 23 2022


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John O rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2022


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James W rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 4 2022

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James W rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 21 2022

Lovely

a friendly club with a range of memberships, an 18 hole Championship course, a flood lit driving range and a fully stocked professional shop

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Will H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 5 2022

Great course

Played it in the autumn after it had rained and the course didn't drain well. However today it was in great nick. One of the more difficult courses, as evidenced by its high SR but, if you ignore that and just enjoy the course, it is great fun!

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Bob F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 2 2022

Stayed at the hotel and fitted in a round of golf. Friendly staff , helpful. Course in very good condition for the time of year.

(Round played: Jan 2022 - Score: 92 Handicap: 16.5)

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Will H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 13 2021

Tough course

Tough long course which will test the mid/high handicapper. Greens in great shape but some of the holes beginning to suffer from mud although hadn't been too wet. Probably better played in the Spring/Summer.

(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 106 Handicap: 16.1)

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Gary P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 13 2021

Tough Course

Course plays pretty long so obviously much favours those who can get good distance with their drives.

(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 107 Handicap: 22.5)

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Daryl F rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 26 2021

this is just so long
Nice course

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