Forest of Dean Golf Club
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Forest of Dean Golf Club, Gloucester is an 18 hole, par 69 (5925 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 1973
18 holes | Par 69 | 5925 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucester, GL16 8BD United Kingdom
Tel: 01594 832583
Golf Pro: Stuart Jenkins | Tel: 01594 833689
Website: http://www.bells-hotel.co.uk/index.php?/Golf/golf.html
Golf Club Facilities
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Function Room
Accommodation
Midweek Guide: £18.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £18.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.1
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 179 reviews)
5 star
41
4 star
97
3 star
35
2 star
5
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
98%
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Nigel W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2022
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Daniel H rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2022
The Greens had too much sand on top due to the weather.also the holes arnt cut out around the edges very well.
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Robert J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 11 2022
Course in good shape considering the lack of water. Greens immaculate and fast. Couple of bunkers need a bit more sand. Round below 4hrs for a 3 ball but the first 9 nobody in our way and then we caught the seniors up and then slow. Friendly clubhouse with good food options including gluten free.
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Ian H rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2022
Course in great condition , Greens running extremely well. The bunkers need some attention.
Staff in the bar very helpful.
Staff in the bar very helpful.
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Neil F D rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2022
Nice day nice course good fairways lots of undulations and ball running a long way greens slower than thought they would be maybe caused by overnight shower and grass a tad long
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Gary G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2022
I've enjoyed being a member here so much I signed for another year.
This is the best value membership deal in Gloucestershire.
Parts of the course can be seen as a little rough around the edges (no warm up net or ball washers) however the course is interesting enough to not get board but isn't tight so pace of place is normally fairly good. It could also do with a bigger putting green and chipping green which they appear to be considering near the first tee.
The course is fairly average in length and is fairly open. There is a good selection of gentle undulations which you go up and down throughout the course, this is not a hard walk. It has two par 5s which are risk and reward holes with either water or OoB if you want to go for them in two. It doesn't have any overly long par 4s so you shouldn't be hitting many 3 woods or hybrids off the deck if you're a medium length hitter of the golf ball. Not every hole is an instant driver off the tee due to ditches and shot shape patterns.
The greens are on the smaller side, however they're much larger than Painswick and the Monmouth courses which are two fantastic courses in the area known for having small greens.
Members and staff here are friendly and welcoming to new members & visitors. Lots of societies play here and stay in the hotel. The club house is normally fairly busy but rarely packed with sport on the TV. The club house does good food and has a pretty good selection of drinks for a golf club.
With the exception of when rain has been very heavy (two weeks in late December) the course has been open all year with no temporary greens. It has two bells on holes 1 and 14, which the club desperately need to put a sign up for (especially 14).
I would high recommend this club if you're planning a society day as this will suite all golfers of different abilities and fitness levels, it has bargain green fees. You can have a relaxing game of golf without having to worry about losing too many golf balls.
Playing this course in May the course is in superb condition. I've marked this course as fairly easy because you can go fairly off line without losing balls, that said I've had shocking games where I've lost 3 or 4 balls but I've also gone over 36 holes without losing one, which wouldn't happen at most courses.
This is the best value membership deal in Gloucestershire.
Parts of the course can be seen as a little rough around the edges (no warm up net or ball washers) however the course is interesting enough to not get board but isn't tight so pace of place is normally fairly good. It could also do with a bigger putting green and chipping green which they appear to be considering near the first tee.
The course is fairly average in length and is fairly open. There is a good selection of gentle undulations which you go up and down throughout the course, this is not a hard walk. It has two par 5s which are risk and reward holes with either water or OoB if you want to go for them in two. It doesn't have any overly long par 4s so you shouldn't be hitting many 3 woods or hybrids off the deck if you're a medium length hitter of the golf ball. Not every hole is an instant driver off the tee due to ditches and shot shape patterns.
The greens are on the smaller side, however they're much larger than Painswick and the Monmouth courses which are two fantastic courses in the area known for having small greens.
Members and staff here are friendly and welcoming to new members & visitors. Lots of societies play here and stay in the hotel. The club house is normally fairly busy but rarely packed with sport on the TV. The club house does good food and has a pretty good selection of drinks for a golf club.
With the exception of when rain has been very heavy (two weeks in late December) the course has been open all year with no temporary greens. It has two bells on holes 1 and 14, which the club desperately need to put a sign up for (especially 14).
I would high recommend this club if you're planning a society day as this will suite all golfers of different abilities and fitness levels, it has bargain green fees. You can have a relaxing game of golf without having to worry about losing too many golf balls.
Playing this course in May the course is in superb condition. I've marked this course as fairly easy because you can go fairly off line without losing balls, that said I've had shocking games where I've lost 3 or 4 balls but I've also gone over 36 holes without losing one, which wouldn't happen at most courses.
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Steven B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2022
This is a great course with plenty of character. Played here a few times and condition improves every time.
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Andy W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2022
Nice parkland course
A nice parkland course, well laid out & in fantastic condition.Fairly open, so you can have a go at it, bit there are a good mix of trees & water if you're really wayward.
Look out for the 10th hole a split fairway running down to a brook makes you think off the tee & the superb 12th. Tee down to the Brook, then you have the choice if laying up, or going for the island green.
The 8th is a cracking par 5 as well.
The hotel is comfortable, the food good & the staff friendly. All in all a good golfing experience.
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Kevin R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 27 2022
The cause was well kept, green staff while getting the cause ready made sure they weren't in your way. Nicole clubhouse and well-stocked pro shop
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Robert U rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2022
Nice course tuck away in the forest of Dean and has a bit of everything you want for the average golfer.It was quite busy due to the value for money with vouchers. Couldn't fault any aspect of it so will definitely play again.
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Martin E rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2022
Great venue the course is in good shape, great pro shop.
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Stephen D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2022
We had a great day with good golf, great staff and super food. Well stocked pro shop and great advice from staff.
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Gary G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 27 2022
I'm a member here.
This course has very good value for money.Although this course doesn't excel in anything.
It also isn't boring. The course has nice gentle undulations with a variety of holes. There is enough challenge here to keep you coming back but you're not going to lose balls either. There are holes where the big hits take the advantage but you also don't need to hit the cover off the ball to shoot a good score here.
The greens are fair for this time of year. Although I do wish they would top dress 4, 7, 12, 13 because they absorb a lot of water when it rains.
A few ball cleaners and some more work on a few greens would improve the experience here massively and a net to warm up in would be great and a practice green to chip onto.
But you're not going to feel over charged and you will have a nice day here. I see lots of very happy societies and a members are brilliant. I popped on the course very early Sunday morning and got a round in by myself in 2:30 minutes however the course can be very busy at peak times, so take a beer and some crisps..
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 82 Handicap: 14.4)
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Swindon rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 15 2021
Beautiful
What a course, very challenging greens fantastic fairways also respect to green keepers well maintained and will definitely play here again. Just a beautiful course.Reviewer Rating
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Darren L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2021
Beautiful course greens excellent for time of year. Would recommend to any one to play here
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 19.1)
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 90 Handicap: 19.1)
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