Farthingstone Hotel Golf Club Reviews & Information

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120 ratings & 73 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 1717 out of 2170.

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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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Reviewed Mar 31 2021 by Phil/Northampton - rated 1 out of 5

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.

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Reviewed Dec 14 2020 by Neil P - rated 4 out of 5

Very damp under foot but played nicely. Nice reception and helpful considering being hard times.

(Round played: Dec 2020 - Score: 92 Handicap: 19.7)

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Reviewed Oct 10 2020 by Richard H - rated 5 out of 5

Challenging

Lovely short but challenging course that makes you think about your shots . The course was very wet when we played and it suffered as a whole but can see how good condition but was a few weeks earlier

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Reviewed Sep 6 2020 by David E - rated 4 out of 5

Great track in countryside

Hidden in countryside down long winding lane, this is a parkland course with varied holes some hilly, few doglegs and every hole unique. Played in four all and throughly enjoyed challenge of it, greens needed some attention though have had lot of summer use and rains of late, worth a visit

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Reviewed Aug 19 2020 by Barry T - rated 2 out of 5

Poor greens

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Reviewed Aug 13 2020 by Chris R - rated 4 out of 5

I was a member here when young and the course has matured well over the last 2 years. The layout is good and there are some interesting holes that can be challenging. Due to its location, it feels very quiet and as though you have the course to yourself which is good.

The greens are mentioned in other reviews are patchy though this didn't affect my enjoyment and I have seen much worse. The course generally though was in good condition.

Overall an enjoyable round, very nice setting for a summer evening and good value for money.

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Reviewed Jul 9 2020 by David S - rated 4 out of 5

Stunning

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Reviewed Jun 30 2020 by Andy K - rated 4 out of 5

Nice course , friendly club shop

Nice, tricky course with lots of trees and some tight drives required. Nice mix of holes, made the course interesting.

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Reviewed Jun 7 2020 by Steve R - rated 5 out of 5

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(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 83 Handicap: 0)

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Reviewed Jun 7 2020 by Steve R - rated 5 out of 5

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(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 83 Handicap: 0)

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Reviewed Mar 15 2020 by Lyle M - rated 1 out of 5

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Reviewed Oct 29 2019 by Mathew T - rated 2 out of 5

Suspect

Generally in poor condition

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Reviewed Oct 21 2019 by Steve S - rated 2 out of 5

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Reviewed May 19 2019 by John A - rated 4 out of 5

Friendly welcoming club

First time this year I have played here and it was great to get a warm welcome from the clubhouse when booking in , then the clubhouse too. Enjoyable round I will play here again definitely and recommend Farthingstone to everyone

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 116 Handicap: 24.1)

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Reviewed Mar 7 2019 by Mike - rated 3 out of 5

Great course shame a out the greens.

Superb design course, but greens.. Oh dear, shocking.
Hopefully some money and effort will be spent on these because I would love to play here again.

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Reviewed Nov 20 2018 by Joe R - rated 4 out of 5

Risebridge is getting better all the time. The club is continuing improving the tees, fairways and greens. The clubhouse is welcoming with a well stocked pro shop with helpful staff, and a good bar and restaurant. Easy to get and well worth a visit.

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Reviewed Nov 14 2018 by St. Albans - rated 5 out of 5

You will be back

I have just enjoyed my third overnight golfing stay at Farthingstone. The course was challenging but fair with very good greens.The club professional was very helpful. Great food, well kept beer and a comfortable room. Fantastic value for money.

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Reviewed Aug 31 2018 by Chris C - rated 4 out of 5

Very nice course, recommend buggy if u struggle with hills and distance walking.

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Reviewed Jun 12 2018 by Dave B - rated 4 out of 5

Challenging course

Very good golf challenge with every hole a different type of challenge. The fairways could have done with one more cut and with the numerous slopes it seemed easy to slip into the rough which was not the best to get out of. The greens were very difficult with seemingly hidden slopes making lagging puts a challenge.

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.2)

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Reviewed Jun 4 2018 by Adrian C - rated 4 out of 5

Always a good outing

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