Donnington Grove Country Club
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
Donnington Grove Country Club Information
Address: Grove Road, Donnington Grove, Berkshire, RG14 2LA United Kingdom
Tel: 01635 581000
Golf Pro: G. Williams
Website: https://www.donnington-grove.com
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Price Guide: ££££
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.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Donnington Grove Country Club | White | 72 | 75 [138] | 7108 | ||
| Donnington Grove Country Club | Yellow | 72 | 72 [132] | 6576 | ||
| Donnington Grove Country Club | Yellow71.8 | 72 | 71.8 [132] | 6576 | ||
| Donnington Grove Country Club | Red | 72 | 74 [131] | 5835 | ||
Donnington Grove Country Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.79
AVERAGE RATING 4
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Mitchell Green rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2013
Love this golf course, just a great design and very difficult. At 7100 yards it is a long golf course and big drives are required and accurate shots to get close to tight pins. Very challenging even for a county player!
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James B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 23 2013
Both my visits have been in an attempt to qualify for the Trilby tour so I suspect It was a good time to visit, however the condition of everything was delightful, even the drive into the course is quite nice. The Clubhouse is in fantastic condition and has some excellent training facilities.
The course itself is stunning with some magnificent holes. I can't think of a single hole which is similar to another which shows great thought when designed.
My favourite hole by a distance was the 10th when I played it (now the 1st). While I think its a shame that they have moved it, it does make it an incredible start to the round with a good drive needed to start, with oob left and a bunker right you need to be accurate, and longer doesn't really mean better with a huge tree in the middle of the fairway on approach a good layup will likely be required.
On top of the great design what really makes this course is the condition of the greens, In this country I am yet to play on better. True and run brilliantly.
Could not recommend this course highly enough. If I lived more locally (its about a 40 minute drive) I would be a member of this club.
The course itself is stunning with some magnificent holes. I can't think of a single hole which is similar to another which shows great thought when designed.
My favourite hole by a distance was the 10th when I played it (now the 1st). While I think its a shame that they have moved it, it does make it an incredible start to the round with a good drive needed to start, with oob left and a bunker right you need to be accurate, and longer doesn't really mean better with a huge tree in the middle of the fairway on approach a good layup will likely be required.
On top of the great design what really makes this course is the condition of the greens, In this country I am yet to play on better. True and run brilliantly.
Could not recommend this course highly enough. If I lived more locally (its about a 40 minute drive) I would be a member of this club.
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James O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2021
Fantastic
A lovely course that is probably better than the description on their official site. Certainly a course of 2 halves with the first 9 having some serious hills both up and down before levelling out for the back 9. Some spectacular holes on the course with the 8th being the stand out for me. Amazing views all over the course tooReviewer Rating
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Andy W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2019
Gem
A gem of a course. Breath taking views on the front 9 only add to the quality of the experience. Lovely undulating fairways can lead you into deep traps that test your ability to escape.The greens are superb, as is the rest of the course.
Although still excellent, the back 9 doesn't quite live up to the front 9.
A couple of long walks between tees, but it's not a major issue.
The hotel is also fantastic & the staff & food very good.
A 'must' stay & play if in the area
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Tony C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2017
Course was only good value having used Golf Now Tee Time costing ?17.
Bunkers had many stones which was not expected.
Bunkers had many stones which was not expected.
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** B - T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2016
Very long course for typical golfer but prepared well, and greens always seem to perform well. Some very long walks between 1?2, 8-9, 9-10 and hopefully they have decided to keep the starting hole the same for a little while longer now (it's changed a number of times in the last few years).
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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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Colin G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2015
Greens - excellent
Fairways - very good
Hotel - Very good
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 116 Handicap: 28)
Fairways - very good
Hotel - Very good
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 116 Handicap: 28)
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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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Darryn Day rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2015
What an excellent golf course. Proper Championship Standard. Superb greens and long rough making it though if your off line but rewarding for good shots. Beautiful settings. Friendly staff. Highly recommend
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Abu Lancs rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2013
Great 2 nines quite long for shorter hitters but great layout and challenge
Greens in great condition all in all very enjoyable round
and great food
Greens in great condition all in all very enjoyable round
and great food
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Tim L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2011
Testing course which is long and tight. Very enjoyable but can hurt you if you are not straight off the tee. No easy holes as far as I am concerned - well placed bunkers abound and also a liberal sprinkling of water on many holes. Challenging but fair and worth a go - or maybe two! Great clubhouse with friendly staff and decent food.
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Darren A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2010
One of the best courses around the newbury / reading / basingstoke area. Long course with long walks and often good deals around for 4 balls etc..
Good challenge with high SS rating and nice friendly pro shop / club house. A little small in the bar area and not too many good value meals around in the bar.
Always worth playing :-)
Good challenge with high SS rating and nice friendly pro shop / club house. A little small in the bar area and not too many good value meals around in the bar.
Always worth playing :-)
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Marc T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 28 2009
Top course with excellent facilites.
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Darren R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 12 2008
Organised a golfshake.com event back in March 2008. Great course and facilities and course in excellent condition. Greens were very good and very true.Reviewer Rating
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Alex W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2008
I found this course quite a challenge as it very demanding of your endurance. Exteremly long expecially the walks metioned below. I enjoyed this course as it was long but not too long. Also the course was in good condition and the greens were putting on glass. Would come back here but it is a bit of a hike so a buggy would be very good value for money.
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Luke T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 4 2008
I also just played in the Southern Cup here and the course is in great condition, especially the greens. I agree with Tims point about the "strategically placed bunkers" mainly because I must have found about 6 or 7 off the tee! The front nine is completely different to the back, and in the wind was a real challenge. Its a well thought out course and provides a good challenge for golfers of all abilities.
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Tim H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 3 2008
Just played in the Southern Cup here and was impressed with the course. Quite long and undulating but with big greens and some nasty strategically placed bunkers. Interesting the difference between the slightly fluffy Sunday greens to the freshly mown Monday greens, both ran true but the latter were much, much quicker. And many thanks to the greens staff for the different second day pin positions (not). Only gripe on the course side were the stones in the bunkers, but apart from that it was in spectacular condition for early March. Having said that, the treks over the motorway between the 1st & 2nd, the 8th & 9th and the hike from the 9th to the 10th were a bit of a pain. Hotel was small, friendly and charmingly decaying.Reviewer Rating
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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.Reviewer Rating
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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.Reviewer Rating
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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
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.Reviewer Rating
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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 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 shopReviewer Rating
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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Donnington Grove Country Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Donnington Grove Country Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Donnington Grove Country Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Donnington Grove Country 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 Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Donnington Grove Country Club.
Can you hire buggies at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Donnington Grove Country Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Donnington Grove Country Club
Is there accommodation at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Donnington Grove Country Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Donnington Grove Country Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Donnington Grove Country Club for further details.
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