Forest of Dean Golf Club
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Course Information
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
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
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Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
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.
Review Information
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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Roger C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2015
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 88 Handicap: 18.5)
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Scott R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2014
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(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 21.9)
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(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 21.9)
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Tom P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2014
very good course, as ever. great fairways and greens
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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Russell T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2013
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Darren L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 17 2012
The weekend weather was very bad flooding, but was welcomed at this course. Greens were very water logged. Would definatly go back in dryer weather. Club house staff were very friendly and accomodating.
(Round played: Nov 2012 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
(Round played: Nov 2012 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
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Stephen P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2012
excellent course, greens were some of the best ive ever played on
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.2)
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.2)
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Karl G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2012
very well looked after course. recomend it very much
(Round played: Apr 2012 - Score: 77 Handicap: 14.7)
(Round played: Apr 2012 - Score: 77 Handicap: 14.7)
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Ian H rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 12 2023
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Robert J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2023
Course is in great condition and looks good too, greens immaculate. Bunkers could do with some more sand though. Every hole is different, with a number of ponds in play if you are not careful, each hole provides a different challenge. Pro shop very friendly and clubhouse provides plenty of options. Pace of play was a little slow as we were following the Seniors. Value for money and will always play here.
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Stephen D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2023
Great location
This is a hidden gem of a course and feels like millionaires golf. Well managed pace of play and great professionalsReviewer Rating
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Gary G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 23 2022
I'm a member here.
Brilliant membership and green fee rates at this really pretty course.After years of being a nomadic golfer I was concerned I would get bored playing 95% of my golf on one track but it has been really nice over the last 18 months getting to know a course really well and I have shot some PB scores here.
The course is forgiving enough for beginners or those who are a little wild off the tee to still enjoy the game, but offers enough challenge to better players. This summer the greens were superb although slower than many in the area where the greens are kept a little longer to protect them for high midweek traffic due to the hotel.
The greenkeeping staff have done a superb job with the course over the last 18 months since I've been playing there.
The club could improve the course by adding simple wins.
Ball cleaners (even every 3 holes)
Warm up net.
Colour code flag (white, yellow, red) flags for back, middle, front of the green.
A Bell on the 13th green would also be a good idea..
I look forward to playing here through the winter.
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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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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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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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