Farthingstone Hotel Golf Club
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.21
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 137 reviews)
5 star
22
4 star
53
3 star
46
2 star
10
1 star
6
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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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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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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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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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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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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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David S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 9 2020
Stunning
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Adrian C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2018
Always a good outing
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David H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 1 2015
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 102 Handicap: 27.9)
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David C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2012
Course playing very well, very green. Greens playing well despite recent heavy rain.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 98 Handicap: 13.8)
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 98 Handicap: 13.8)
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Andy W rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2022
Get in quick
You need to get in quick, as it closes at the end of the year. The hotel is being taken over & the new owners don't want a golf course!!!!!!It's a crying shame as it's an absolutely superb layout, just needed a bit of money spending on maintenance.
Too late now. Another good golf course bites the dust due to poor investment.
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Andy W rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2022
Nice parkland course
Farthingstone is a really nicely laid out parkland golf course.It's challenging & quite tight in places, so it's not always best to take driver off every tee.
There are some serious undulations so it can also be a challenging walk, but this does lead to some nice views.
All the staff are great, if I'm honest the hotel needs a bit of work, but the golf course is well worth a visit.
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Paul S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2022
Farthingstone Hotel Golf Club
the course is generally in ok condition greens need some work as generally rough in appearance and sluggish the course is tight in places making driving importantReviewer Rating
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Colin C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 7 2022
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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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