Dunstable Downs Golf Club
4.3
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Dunstable Downs Golf Club, Bedfordshire is an 18 hole, par 70 (6251 yard), private, parkland / downland golf course planned by James Braid and constructed by J.A. Stutt of Paisley in 1930.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6251 yards | Private | Downland
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Address: Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2NB United Kingdom
Tel: 01582 604472
Golf Pro: Darren Charlton | Tel: 01582 662806
Website: http://www.dunstabledownsgolf.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
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Midweek Guide: 35.00 per round. £50.00 per day *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: 35.00 per round. £50.00 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.3
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 45 reviews)
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HIGHLY RATED
96%
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Terry/Luton rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2016
Interesting course layout, 1st Hole par 5 can be reached in two shots by even a mid handicapped golfer, several other par 4's are completely out of range in two shots!! Location great for views but the weather conditions are not good for golfing during the late autumn or winter due to low cloud and fog which closes the course on a regular basis. Greens very unfair and regular golf on these could destroy your confidence. Members also some of the most unfriendly I have ever met, they really do not like visitors. Atmosphere in the clubhouse strange and unwelcoming. Definitely a course to avoid.
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Terry G rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2023
Don't bother
Quirky course with some truly obnoxious members. The place is invariably windy, being based on the downs, and presumably that's why the greens were so slow, otherwise the ball would just roll away.I'm not going to go into any other detail, but from my interactions with members who teed off in front of us, and then approached us AFTER our round, I will NOT be going back. I forfeited the (paid for) meal to avoid spending any more time there than I had to.
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Robert M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2018
Course was in very good condition and the fairways were in good shape after the hot summer. A prime quality course and very good value with a national golf passport.
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14.6)
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 14.6)
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Barry H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2016
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Steve P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 24 2012
Course in good condition weather testing well worth the round.
(Round played: Nov 2012 - Score: 94 Handicap: 15.8)
(Round played: Nov 2012 - Score: 94 Handicap: 15.8)
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Ryan M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2011
Very well constructed golf course and is a game of two halves. The bottom section is very interesting and scenic winding through and up a valley while on the top half the wind becomes a major factor and changes your approach to your round. Pro shop team very friendly and shop is well stocked. Facilities very good and had a good meal in clubhouse. The only negative factor of this club is that the membership do not seem to relish "strangers" on their course.....
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David M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2010
course very good,greens in very good condition. fairways havent been helped by weather. bar & food excellent. changing rooms could be better
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William H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 12 2022
Well kept and well prepared. Greens like glass. Fairway bunkers devoid of sand. Grenoside bunkers ok.
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Kieren W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2022
really enjoyed the course and was well maintained, some drainage issues but with the recent weather i cant complain
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Pete H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2022
So windy that 5 of the greens had their flags blown out of the holes. Lots of peripheral irrigation work going on. Could be distracting off the tee & we had to move to the ladies once too but in that wind the least of the problems.
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.3)
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 99 Handicap: 27.3)
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Graham P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2022
Played End December - was in very good condition for time of year - not very wet. Course is challenging, as the wind comes into play on most holes. Would definitely play again.
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Richard H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2019
Great course, challenging at times. Great facilities in clubhouse and lively lunch.
Thanks for providing an entertaining morning.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.1)
Thanks for providing an entertaining morning.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.1)
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Giless C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2018
Finally ticked this one off, been on the radar a long time so waited for a decent day. Very friendly and helpful pro, who helped me with a tee time where our twoball wasn't going to be too held up. Nicely setup, putting green and range close to well appointed clubhouse (strangely their boards have not been updated in 10 years..). All staff we met were excellent. Nets next to first tee, every course should do this.
Overall design is old fashioned, good variety of holes although no par 5's after the third. Mostly very generous off the tees, quite a few greens slope away and there were a lot of inaccessible flags for our day. All colour coded though (again, every course should do this..costs nothing.) Stroke 1 is a serious hole especially with the flag at the front.
On the negatives..its not a highly manicured course. Greens were on the slow side. It was exceptionally busy, and I'd put that down mainly to it being a very flattering course. It needs at least another 200 yards, too many short 4's. Also, members should be a little more careful about hitting into the group in front, especially when that group is being held up. I'd be horrified if our own members did this. I also think £40 in the week is a little overpriced for the area. Overall, will be back though, enjoyed it.
Overall design is old fashioned, good variety of holes although no par 5's after the third. Mostly very generous off the tees, quite a few greens slope away and there were a lot of inaccessible flags for our day. All colour coded though (again, every course should do this..costs nothing.) Stroke 1 is a serious hole especially with the flag at the front.
On the negatives..its not a highly manicured course. Greens were on the slow side. It was exceptionally busy, and I'd put that down mainly to it being a very flattering course. It needs at least another 200 yards, too many short 4's. Also, members should be a little more careful about hitting into the group in front, especially when that group is being held up. I'd be horrified if our own members did this. I also think £40 in the week is a little overpriced for the area. Overall, will be back though, enjoyed it.
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Roger B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2017
Great course --enjoyed it!
On top of the downs with good views .we played on a very hot day--I understand that it can be foggy in poor weather(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 24.1)
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Dean K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2016
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.4) well kept greens and fairways. Nice course.
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