Farthingstone Hotel Golf Club
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Farthingstone Hotel Golf Club, Northamptonshire is an 18 hole, par 70 (6299 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 1973.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6299 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Farthingstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AH United Kingdom
Tel: 01327 361533
Golf Pro: M Gallagher | Tel: 01327 361533
Website: http://www.farthingstone.co.uk
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Midweek Guide: £21.00 per round Mon - Thurs, £23.00 per round Friday *
Weekend Guide: £36.00 per round before 10:00, £28.00 per round after 10:00 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £21.00 per round Mon - Thurs, £23.00 per round Friday *
Weekend Guide: £36.00 per round before 10:00, £28.00 per round after 10:00 *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.13
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 134 reviews)
5 star
22
4 star
52
3 star
44
2 star
10
1 star
6
RECOMMENDATIONS
86%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Farthingstone Hotel & Golf Course is enfolded deep in the most beautiful countryside in England. Both accomplished and less experienced golfers will relish the pleasures of a mature and satisfying course that abounds in challenging features. Woodland, water, naturally sweeping fairways and carefully crafted greens make for a golfing experience to remember. Tranquil and secluded, but just a few miles from both the M1 and M40. Major towns within easy reach are Milton Keynes, Banbury, Oxford, Rugby and Northampton.
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Colin C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 7 2022
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David B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2022
First played Farthingstone last year and was keen to get back there again.
Layout remains the same, with some challenging holes, either through distance or narrow fairways. There are also enough opportunities for 'birdies', to make your round interesting.
Ground was still a little 'boggy', in places, but the greens were in really good condition and certainly sped up as the sun got warmer.
A good challenge and I think you can play the course many times before becoming too used to the layout, or bored with the round.
Layout remains the same, with some challenging holes, either through distance or narrow fairways. There are also enough opportunities for 'birdies', to make your round interesting.
Ground was still a little 'boggy', in places, but the greens were in really good condition and certainly sped up as the sun got warmer.
A good challenge and I think you can play the course many times before becoming too used to the layout, or bored with the round.
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Stuart A rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2022
Fairways to close to each other,have to walk a gauntlet of balls from other holes.
Greens terrible state, either bald patches or full of moss.
Greens terrible state, either bald patches or full of moss.
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Andy W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2022
I was pleasantly surprised by Farthingstone. I played many years ago & didn't have great memories, but I was wrong.
It's a great lay out with some fantastic holes, many of them tree lined & a good number of clever dog legs, water hazards & green placements.
It's a test for a decent golfer, yet I could see a novice still enjoying a round here.
For the time of year it was in fantastic condition, particularly the bunkers, which were superb.
I have to be honest, the hotel is looking tired & needs a few quid spending on it, but the staff were superb & couldn't do enough for you. However you have to balance that off against a fantastic DBB rate, which included 4 pints!!
All in all an excellent parkland course, just needs the hotel to back it up.
It's a great lay out with some fantastic holes, many of them tree lined & a good number of clever dog legs, water hazards & green placements.
It's a test for a decent golfer, yet I could see a novice still enjoying a round here.
For the time of year it was in fantastic condition, particularly the bunkers, which were superb.
I have to be honest, the hotel is looking tired & needs a few quid spending on it, but the staff were superb & couldn't do enough for you. However you have to balance that off against a fantastic DBB rate, which included 4 pints!!
All in all an excellent parkland course, just needs the hotel to back it up.
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Terry S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2022
A tricky tight course in places and one you definitely need to avoid the trees with. A nice walk and a great design course, the clubhouse and shop are both excellent. Staff are very friendly and the cost of the visit is in the great value for money category. There are some challenging hills to climb so be aware for your level of fitness but a great venue to visit.
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William D P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 28 2022
Excellent golf course with a good variety of holes, great for all handicaps, but, it is hilly but never the less enjoyable and in great condition.
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Andy W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 15 2021
Surprised me
I was pleasantly surprised by Farthingstone. I played many years ago & didn't have great memories, but I was wrong.It's a great lay out with some fantastic holes, many of them tree lined & a good number of clever dog legs, water hazards & green placements.
It's a test for a decent golfer, yet I could see a novice still enjoying a round here.
For the time of year it was in fantastic condition, particularly the bunkers, which were superb.
I have to be honest, the hotel is looking tired & needs a few quid spending on it, but the staff were superb & couldn't do enough for you. However you have to balance that off against a fantastic DBB rate, which included 4 pints!!
All in all an excellent parkland course, just needs the hotel to back it up.
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Richard H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 8 2021
Friendly
We spend a few days a year here and really like the people very welcoming and friendly . The fairways are always in great condition . The greens are improving and we know they were poor but are coming back after work being done(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13.5)
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Dale B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2021
Excellent value
The layout of this course was good, not that i played it very well, it did need a bit of work on the greens as not the best i have putted on. The clubhouse is a bit tired.Reviewer Rating
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Terry S rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2021
Very disappointing
A very disappointing visit today having played a few years ago this course sadly has been let down badly by staff neglect. The clubhouse, shop and staff were all friendly enough but where it matters i.e. on the course it was in a very poor state presented to play. No maintenance on the trees and shrubs made it very tight and almost blind in places to play your ball. The course obviously need rain but the greens were some of the worse played for many a year by our society.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.7)
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Kevin W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2021
Good price for the course
?25 for a round is a good price for a round in this area, greens aren't great but playable. Extremely wet week before we played so course was understandable sodden in places.Reviewer Rating
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Nathan E rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 17 2021
Greens are awful, fairways not in good shape, tee boxes not level or cut
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Nathan E rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 17 2021
Greens are awful, fairways not in good shape, tee boxes not level or cut
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Phil/Northampton rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 31 2021
Total Rubbish
Greens in terrible condition. Don't waste your money. I was really looking forward to getting back to golf after the lockdown. Farthingstone was the only local club that had tee time, and I can see why. I have no idea what the green staff were doing over the break but it was nothing to do with the course. Fairways needed cutting but the greens are truly terrible. They had been cored (fair enough it needs doing) but the amount of sand over the top was a joke, way too much and it was in mounds and not spread out properly. Maybe this was to try and cover up the mountain like surface they had. You could not take putting seriously on them. They even had cutting left on them!! The course is a nice layout, hilly but with a good mixture of holes. Just a massive shame no one looks after it. If you just want to hit balls on a course then its ok but if you want to 'play golf' its best avoided, which is a shame.Reviewer Rating
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Neil P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 14 2020
Very damp under foot but played nicely. Nice reception and helpful considering being hard times.
(Round played: Dec 2020 - Score: 92 Handicap: 19.7)
(Round played: Dec 2020 - Score: 92 Handicap: 19.7)
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