Frilford Heath Golf Club
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Frilford Heath Golf Club, Oxfordshire is a 54 hole Club with the Blue, Red & Green Courses. A private heathland golf course designed by Red Course - JH Taylor, Blue Course - Simon Gidman.
54 holes | Par Blue 72; Green 69; Red 72 | Blue 6750; Green 6015; Red 6912 yards | Private | Heathland
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Address: Frilford Heath, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5NW United Kingdom
Tel: 01865 390864
Golf Pro: Tim Newton | Tel: 01865 393667
Website: http://www.frilfordheath.co.uk
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Please contact the Office on 01865 390864 or email [email protected] to book your round. We are a traditional roll up club so tee times are approx. and must be pre booked prior to your arrival.
Midweek Guide: From £65 per person (Summer) *
Weekend Guide: From £75 per person (Summer after 1pm) *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: From £65 per person (Summer) *
Weekend Guide: From £75 per person (Summer after 1pm) *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.56
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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Jeremy L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2019
Beautiful heathland course. Punishing rough. Bunkers tough. Greens true. Long course. Tough in the wind
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 16.7)
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 16.7)
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Roger D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2019
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Tony C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 3 2019
Greens simply great
Could not believe the greens for this time of year.Played the Red Course very well kept.
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Ben W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2017
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James H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2017
We played 2.5 rounds on the 21st march, we played the green course after lunch and the fairways and course in general was good condition but the greens were pretty poor which was a shame - especially compared to how good the red course greens were! Round 96. Handicap 26
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 30 2017
This was a change of venue for a regular spring meeting, and my first time playing anywhere in Oxfordshire. I had heard good things and was not disappointed.
We played 18 holes on the Red Course, followed by 9 holes on the Blue Course. The Green Course on the day was having considerable greenkeeper work being carried out. The Red Course was in good condition, well maintained, although it looked like a herd of deer had been around, and some of their number had been through some of the bunkers. Having visited a couple of bunkers, they were well stocked with sand, which was quite heavy, but if you played the shot properly, the sand was consistent. Greens had quite a few tricky slopes, and the pin positions seemed to be well chosen, with probably 6 easy, 6 medium and 6 hard. The most notable thing I found was that hole to hole, the direction changed regularly, so it was hard to get used to the wind, as we didn't play two holes in a row where it was helping or hindering, from left or from right! This certainly added to the challenge of a fairly long course.
The greens were a very consistent pace, although one of our members said they were slower than when he visited in October 2016, but they were good for the time of year (March). Tees and fairways were very well maintained.
In the clubhouse, the staff were very friendly, with the new director of golf coming to welcome out party before we had lunch. The catering staff themselves had been on hand from our bacon rolls at 7.30, all the way through lunch and then afternoon tea. We originally had a 2 hour + gap for lunch, but were allowed to go out early in the afternoon, which suited all of us, although the lunch was substantial and that seemed to affect the afternoon scoring!
I bought yardage books from the Pro shop, which proved very useful, although these were the most expensive I have ever bought at any club at ?8.00 each! They were also not as up-to-date as the Pro advised me, as I spotted at least 1 hole on each of the courses we played where new bunkering (visible from the tee) was not in the books.
We played 18 holes on the Red Course, followed by 9 holes on the Blue Course. The Green Course on the day was having considerable greenkeeper work being carried out. The Red Course was in good condition, well maintained, although it looked like a herd of deer had been around, and some of their number had been through some of the bunkers. Having visited a couple of bunkers, they were well stocked with sand, which was quite heavy, but if you played the shot properly, the sand was consistent. Greens had quite a few tricky slopes, and the pin positions seemed to be well chosen, with probably 6 easy, 6 medium and 6 hard. The most notable thing I found was that hole to hole, the direction changed regularly, so it was hard to get used to the wind, as we didn't play two holes in a row where it was helping or hindering, from left or from right! This certainly added to the challenge of a fairly long course.
The greens were a very consistent pace, although one of our members said they were slower than when he visited in October 2016, but they were good for the time of year (March). Tees and fairways were very well maintained.
In the clubhouse, the staff were very friendly, with the new director of golf coming to welcome out party before we had lunch. The catering staff themselves had been on hand from our bacon rolls at 7.30, all the way through lunch and then afternoon tea. We originally had a 2 hour + gap for lunch, but were allowed to go out early in the afternoon, which suited all of us, although the lunch was substantial and that seemed to affect the afternoon scoring!
I bought yardage books from the Pro shop, which proved very useful, although these were the most expensive I have ever bought at any club at ?8.00 each! They were also not as up-to-date as the Pro advised me, as I spotted at least 1 hole on each of the courses we played where new bunkering (visible from the tee) was not in the books.
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David F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 16 2017
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Rob W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 5 2017
Three courses all very good, and in great condition, tough to score well but a good test for better players.
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Alan F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2016
The course was in good condition but suffering from substantial Badgers damage. Very pretty course with some huge hazards for those who have not played it before i.e. hidden craters across what appear to be open fairways, but these do not in any way detract from a very good course.
(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 94 Handicap: 23.3)
(Round played: Nov 2016 - Score: 94 Handicap: 23.3)
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Kuni P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 16 2016
Course in immaculate condition! Played week after the European tour event! Greens were like glass, ended up 3 putting on 13 holes.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 17.2)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 17.2)
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Gerry /Amersham rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2016
Enjoyed thoroughly the Summer Package but only managed to play the Red Course on Sunday afternoon. Millionaire golf - no-one else around. Great layout & the condition could not be faulted. A quality track. Definitely coming back.
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David Thomas rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2016
Chose a wonderful thundery showery day for a first visit to Frilford where I was advised to play the Red 18, the main and oldest of the three 18 hole course. With the entire population of the area seemingly more intelligent than this reporter, the course was completely empty, - I wondered why having a 30 minute wait for the heavens to stop opening under my brolley by the par 3 4th which changed from an immaculate surface to a good excuse of a kayak training run in seconds. However. it proved though what a good draining course it was for after 10 minutes, the green was playable again.
An attractive approach down a tree lined entrance to a large clubhouse, and it was evident very quickly that this was quite a classy place - it is well kept, and with everything in its place. The Red course, well again, excellently kept, everything to its highest order, best tees I have seen this year, fairways well defined, no rough, some huge bunkers, and true and large greens. The one thing (typical of many heathland courses) is that it is difficult to remember each and every hole without help from a guide, and whilst there are many very tough holes (one at 474 yards par 4),, there are no fillibusters, no real memorable ones. The first 9 are incredibly flat, whilst a few on the back nine have a few minute undulations, but it is still a very easy walking venue. Keep straight and you will be OK, but the gorse awaits either side for the errant shots.
All round nice heathland course, very well kept in all respects, but very pricey indeed, truthfully, too expensive for what you get.
An attractive approach down a tree lined entrance to a large clubhouse, and it was evident very quickly that this was quite a classy place - it is well kept, and with everything in its place. The Red course, well again, excellently kept, everything to its highest order, best tees I have seen this year, fairways well defined, no rough, some huge bunkers, and true and large greens. The one thing (typical of many heathland courses) is that it is difficult to remember each and every hole without help from a guide, and whilst there are many very tough holes (one at 474 yards par 4),, there are no fillibusters, no real memorable ones. The first 9 are incredibly flat, whilst a few on the back nine have a few minute undulations, but it is still a very easy walking venue. Keep straight and you will be OK, but the gorse awaits either side for the errant shots.
All round nice heathland course, very well kept in all respects, but very pricey indeed, truthfully, too expensive for what you get.
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Jason B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2016
A beautiful course, maintained to a very high standard with excellent drainage to keep it playing hard
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Alan T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 30 2016
WInter warmer offer, played behind ladies stable ford competition
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.1)
(Round played: Mar 2016 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.1)
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Nick B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 22 2015
It was a wet day but the course played well considering. Greens ran well. Some long holes made longer by the wind. Played a few holes on the Green course too which was a bit more interesting.
(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 86 Handicap: 13.9)
(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 86 Handicap: 13.9)
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