Donnington Grove Country Club
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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
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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.
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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.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.87
AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 137 reviews)
5 star
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Grant W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2016
Great course, Great views Under some reconstruction currently so Bunkers and GUR all over, but worth a visit
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: 22)
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Nick K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2015
Our group of 16 stayed over the weekend 17-18 October 2015. The course was very good (but not exceptional), with well placed bunkers and greens rolling very well for the time of year with subtle contours. On the whole, if you are long enough off the tee to fly the traps, the course will yield opportunities. The group's consensus was that the course just lacked one or two "stunning" holes - although there was water around, it was never really in play, and the par 3s are underwhelming. The 18th was unspectacular as a finishing hole, a relatively straightforward short Par 4.
You can't rush to the tee - there is a 5 min walk from the practice green to the first tee. The walk between the 9th and 10th is also long, up through the carkpark, and then you have to cross the A34 between the 10th and 11th, and then back between the 17th and 18th. All in all, a lot of distance between greens and next tees. It was a long walk, and hard work carrying. Both rounds were slow, taking around 5hrs.
The hotel was pretty basic - a lovely old house, but our group was put in an annex, with single beds where you could feel every spring and bathrooms heated like saunas. No one got a good night's sleep. Food was very good, but service indifferent - there was a large event taking place on the Saturday night and certain members of staff made it very clear that we were something of an inconvenience for them. I would say they are not well set up for large groups.
In sum, the golf was enjoyable, but there are nicer courses and much better value out there for a 1 Night/2 rounds BBD @ £145pp.
You can't rush to the tee - there is a 5 min walk from the practice green to the first tee. The walk between the 9th and 10th is also long, up through the carkpark, and then you have to cross the A34 between the 10th and 11th, and then back between the 17th and 18th. All in all, a lot of distance between greens and next tees. It was a long walk, and hard work carrying. Both rounds were slow, taking around 5hrs.
The hotel was pretty basic - a lovely old house, but our group was put in an annex, with single beds where you could feel every spring and bathrooms heated like saunas. No one got a good night's sleep. Food was very good, but service indifferent - there was a large event taking place on the Saturday night and certain members of staff made it very clear that we were something of an inconvenience for them. I would say they are not well set up for large groups.
In sum, the golf was enjoyable, but there are nicer courses and much better value out there for a 1 Night/2 rounds BBD @ £145pp.
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Jon W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2015
The weather was awfully wet and the greens were struggling to drain
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 95 Handicap: 23.5)
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 95 Handicap: 23.5)
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Jonathan H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2015
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: )
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Sean D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2014
Played this course a few times. Always a good place to play. Some holes just kill me every time. Fairways are always good
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 21.7)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 21.7)
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Joe D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2014
Well maintained with fantastic greens. Very hilly though and a big walk between the 10th and 11th (I think those are the holes).
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 102 Handicap: 21)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 102 Handicap: 21)
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Bob D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2013
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Jonathan W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 30 2007
Greens and track in great condition - especially for October. Be prepared for a walk in between the 8th, 9th and 10th holes!
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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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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!Reviewer Rating
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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)
(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
Nice course
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Pravin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2021
Course in excellent condition, the greens were fast and well kept. The fairway in good order and the staff and members very friendly.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 99 Handicap: 17.3)
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 99 Handicap: 17.3)
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