Donnington Valley Golf Club
Course Information
Donnington Valley Golf Club, Berkshire is an 18 hole, par 71 (6296 yard), resort, parkland golf course designed by Mike Smith.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6221 yards | Resort | Parkland
About Donnington Valley Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Snelsmore House, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BG United Kingdom
Tel: 01635 568140
Golf Pro: Martin Balfour | Tel: 01635 881 799
Website: https://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa offers an excellent standard of accommodation for your golf break. Its 111 bedrooms recently refurbished rooms features flat screen TVs and air-conditioning, and most of them enjoy peaceful views over the golf course and th
Midweek Guide: £38.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £48.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Donnington Valley Golf Club | White | 71 | 71 [127] | 6221 | ||
| Donnington Valley Golf Club | Yellow | 71 | 69 [123] | 5825 | ||
| Donnington Valley Golf Club | Red | 71 | 72 [121] | 5430 | ||
| Donnington Valley Golf Club | Yellow F9 | 36 | 36 | 3052 | ||
| Donnington Valley Golf Club | Yellow B9 | 35 | 35 | 2773 | ||
Donnington Valley Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.04
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 251 reviews)
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55
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HIGHLY RATED
96%
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Martin Watson rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2025
Mission Impossible
We played this course and found some of the holes virtually impossible to play. Admittingly Berkshire is suffering a drought, but saying that the fairways had ruts and were grassless and the ball ran for ever. There was no respite on the greens, which were extremely fast and very undulating, which made putting challenging and in some cases unplayable. On the hotel side of the course the fairways are all on sidehill slopes and with the ground conditions made them impossible to hold, running off into massive pine trees with their branches at ground level, it made tee shots a lottery and penalty shots incurred, which compounded into a 5 hour round. I'm a reasonable player and would not play this course again. Major work is needed to clear the ground level branches as it's not right that golfers have to suffer unnecessary punishment and to have to pay for it.Reviewer Rating
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Melvern A rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2015
The course was in very good condition.The course is a very stiff challenge for high handicapped golfer
All so I was very disappointed wiith the cost the green fees are advertised as £24.00. but we were charged £18.00 per person even with a 2 fore 1 voucher .
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.2)
All so I was very disappointed wiith the cost the green fees are advertised as £24.00. but we were charged £18.00 per person even with a 2 fore 1 voucher .
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.2)
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Simon C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 25 2008
I did not like this course. Club house is attractive but not very friendly
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Christchurch rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2022
Very busy and slow
Course was in good condition- especially the greens which were very fast despite heavy overnight rain.We played from 13:30 on Sunday afternoon. 3 groups. Course was very busy - maybe because the sun was shining after rain most of the morning. But it was VERY slow. Waiting on every hole. I gave up after 2.5 hours for 9 holes. The rest of the guys continued but I’d had enough by then
Course is unusual in that due to undulating layout there were hardly any greens you could see from the tees
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Stephen S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2019
The course was generally in good condition but playing off the yellows the Tee boxes are shocking. No place to hit the ball on the level. If this is deliberate then this makes the course more difficult. Bacon roll and coffee for £7.20 was a bit pricey!
(Round played: Nov 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.7)
(Round played: Nov 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.7)
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Colin H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2019
Not Sure
Fairways in poor condition to many scars and bare patches. Greens very dry and unreceptive to high balls they just bounce and run off. Not the best course I've played but for ?15 (tee off times) it was okReviewer Rating
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Rdastock rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2016
We played two rounds during the weekend 11th and 12th Sep.2016. Good course for healthy seniors. (Never lost a ball). But if you need to use a buggy avoid this place. All their buggies are beaten up old petrol driven wrecks. The grabbing clutches are a whiplash risk for anyone with a dodgy back.
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Tony B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2016
Slow play, holes very close to each other
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 103 Handicap: 21.9)
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Stephen H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2013
Quite a tight course as they have tried to fit a golf course into a small plot of land. Course is in good nick with the fairways and greens holding up well.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17.3)
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 98 Handicap: 17.3)
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Tim B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2011
Average course, Greens like concrete after 2 weeks of wet weather!
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John W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 25 2008
Not a great course with too many up and down holes. Greens have never been very good here and the bunkers are usually full of water over the winter. Its also quite expensive for the quality of the course. However there a few very nice holes including the short par 3 9th and the challenging par 5 15th. The Clubhouse is very picturesque with an oak panelled lounge and the pro shop is well stocked and friendly.
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Michael Spence rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2024
Over priced
£48 each for a 4 ball is massively over priced but it will be quite at those prices so that’s a plusReviewer Rating
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Dave P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2022
Qwerky
Played this course twice in 2 days sep 3-4 2022.Weather had been dry of late so fairways were dry and hard.
Only 2 par 5s and 3 par 3s. A string of 7 par 4s from 2nd to 8th. 1st & 2nd good holes then we get some silly tight par 4s , lap of the gods if you get a good or bad bounce. You can easily be blocked by low branches and tricky to advance to ball back in play as the fairways are so slopey. The par 5s are good. 1st reachable in 2 as its all downhill. 15th a good par 5 you have to plot your way. 9th a good short par 3 with a very slopey green. other 2 par 3s are both with raised greens that you cant see, both very difficult. The condition of the fairways was good, greens also were good and fast. I would take about 9 or 10 holes from the 18 as good design but the rest not enjoyable. Will not be rushing back but worth a go if you live close.
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Justin G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2021
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Gordon C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2021
Nice course but busy
Pro shop staff are exceptionally pleasant and happy to help. Course is / was very busy so pace of play was slow (saw a couple of groups walked off), also trolley's and buggies are in short supply.Course is short but with tight fairways and subtle greens it's a good challenge. Fairways and greens in excellent condition but finding a level lie on some tee boxes was tricky. A very good option for a weekend break!
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Roger D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 31 2021
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Abhen P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 7 2020
A nice undulating course with a challenging layout and tricky greens. Beware the third hole where the green links up downhill with the green from the adjacent hole, so an over-hit putt can be calamitous here!
(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 101 Handicap: 0)
(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 101 Handicap: 0)
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John O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2020
Decent course for mid to high handicappers
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Steven F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2020
good spot nice course
Course in good condition, good organisation with T times booked and distancing in place, check in at old club house ( pro shop closed) food and drink available through hatch.Greens playing well, and as ever a good place to play
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 94 Handicap: 19.9)
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Tony C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2019
Short but tricky
Nice short course, few blind holes & good greens for time of year.Reviewer Rating
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Bruce H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2019
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David P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2019
intresting and worth a play
greens in great condition, great time of year to play the course.Reviewer Rating
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Dave K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2019
Greens in good condition, some of the fairways could have done with some more grass on them but overall course in pretty good condition.
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 22.9)
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 22.9)
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Dave K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2019
Greens in good condition, some of the fairways could have done with some more grass on them but overall course in pretty good condition.
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 22.9)
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 22.9)
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Martin K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 7 2019
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Hugh Townend rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2018
HILLY BACK 9
Definitely a course of 2 halves ! The front nine are varied and interesting - the back 9 very hilly and "samey". Excellent greens.Reviewer Rating
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John G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2018
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John B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2017
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David F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2017
Donnington Valley Golf...we had two three balls on sat .....the course was in excellent condition with lush fairways and tricky greens ....my only "complain" was the pace of play and some tee's did seem in a dangerous place with balls landing to close for comfort !!!
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John G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 12 2017
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Donnington Valley Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Donnington Valley Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Donnington Valley Golf 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 Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Donnington Valley Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Donnington Valley Golf 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 Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Donnington Valley Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Donnington Valley Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Donnington Valley Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Donnington Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Donnington Valley Golf Club for further details.
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