Donnington Valley Golf Club
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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
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Address: Snelsmore House, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BG United Kingdom
Tel: 01635 568140
Golf Pro: Martin Balfour | Tel: 01635 568 142
Website: http://www.donningtonvalley.co.uk
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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: £27.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £36.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £27.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £36.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.07
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 237 reviews)
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
9
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HIGHLY RATED
97%
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James O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 12 2013
One of the best courses I have played for a while, overall a good challenge.
Most experienced players struggled on this course,.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 112 Handicap: 0)
Most experienced players struggled on this course,.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 112 Handicap: 0)
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Shaun V rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 15 2012
Greens were in great condition.
Holes quite open on the back 9 so you can unleash the driver.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 85 Handicap: 11.5)
Holes quite open on the back 9 so you can unleash the driver.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 85 Handicap: 11.5)
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Si R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2012
Played this course for the first time on a golfbreaks deal two rounds over two days. First impressions were pretty good. The greens were excellent but quick, the fairways neat and tidy. All of the fairways - bar a couple - were very skinny and unfortunately the course felt a little cramped. By that I mean the holes were very close to each other, side by side. So close that on occassion, I'd say they were borderline dangerous.
On the first round, our group played more irons off tees than I'd ever seen before, with the aim of hitting some of these narrow fairways. On the second round there was a lot more driver action after we'd realised that you can miss the designated faiway yet still have a shot in from the fairway next door.
There are a couple of great par 3's and watch out for the par 5 "Big Dipper" one of the strangest holes I've seen.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 80 Handicap: 16)
On the first round, our group played more irons off tees than I'd ever seen before, with the aim of hitting some of these narrow fairways. On the second round there was a lot more driver action after we'd realised that you can miss the designated faiway yet still have a shot in from the fairway next door.
There are a couple of great par 3's and watch out for the par 5 "Big Dipper" one of the strangest holes I've seen.
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 80 Handicap: 16)
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Neville S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 6 2012
This is one lovely course, and the day we played it it was in tremendous condition. The greens were amongst some of the nicest I've had the good fortune to play, although the slopes could be quite brutal if you weren't used to the pace of them. I wasn't. They beat me up.
The back 9 tends to get a little undulating, so not exactly an easy walk , but nothing that should prove too daunting for most people. The fairways also gets a little tight on occasions too, but on most of the holes you should at least find your ball, even if you don't have a shot.
The scenary just adds to the pleasure of playing here, and based on the cost we paid to play this is an awesome bargain. Highly recommended.
The back 9 tends to get a little undulating, so not exactly an easy walk , but nothing that should prove too daunting for most people. The fairways also gets a little tight on occasions too, but on most of the holes you should at least find your ball, even if you don't have a shot.
The scenary just adds to the pleasure of playing here, and based on the cost we paid to play this is an awesome bargain. Highly recommended.
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Brian M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2009
Weekend booked with a round each day but the extremely slow play on Sunday (2hrs 50mins for the front 9) made me give up after 9.
Saturday was much quicker but that was because of fair groups in front who would wave through. Despite heavy rain the preceding days, fairways were in good conditions and greens held (when I hit them). Back 9 is quite hilly compared to the front but some challenging holes 15 (Big Dipper) and 16 (Lakeside) quite unique challenges.
I played just better than my handicap which was quite pleasing for my first visit, hopefully will return to the course and the Vineyard restaurant nearby.
Saturday was much quicker but that was because of fair groups in front who would wave through. Despite heavy rain the preceding days, fairways were in good conditions and greens held (when I hit them). Back 9 is quite hilly compared to the front but some challenging holes 15 (Big Dipper) and 16 (Lakeside) quite unique challenges.
I played just better than my handicap which was quite pleasing for my first visit, hopefully will return to the course and the Vineyard restaurant nearby.
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Adam M rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 16 2024
I really like this course. You have to play well score but it’s forgiving and you don’t lose many balls. Lovely setting and well maintained
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Neil P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 16 2023
Lovely course. Big fan of how different the front 9 feels to the back.
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Simon M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2023
Greens in good condition. Play a bit slow. Disappointing catering provision in clubhouse. Good Old Boy on tap!
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Martin K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2022
good greens and challenging fairways
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Dave P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2022
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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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Ian K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2022
Donnington Valley
Well maintained course with nice pro shop and staff. Dealt with efficiently and politely. Course was dry due to recent weather conditions, understandably. This made the course difficult as you had to play for the slope of the fairways and the extra distance the course mad the ball travel. Greens were true and reasonably fast.Lacks signage as to where certain holes are and can be misleading especially hole 9 to 10....difficult to find! Otherewise a great day out.
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Antony B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2022
Very good course
Great Society venue - good test of your glf. Some tight fairways and very difficylt greens.Reviewer Rating
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Gavin C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2022
Fantastic course and excellent value for moeny
Fairways dry in this weather, greens very nice and receptive. Beer good quality and selection
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Chris M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2022
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course condition was excellent, tight fairways , lotys of treesReviewer Rating
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Ashley S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2022
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