Hemsted Forest (Cranbrook) Golf Club
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Cranbrook Golf Club, (formerly Hemsted Forest Golf Club) Kent is now closed.
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Stephen J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 22 2017
Value for Money
Best course in the area. great value for money. Spike Bar is better than the old club house.Henry is very welcoming.
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 13.3)
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Mike S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2017
First round for ages. Lovely course.
The course was in excellent condition, pacey greens. Plenty of trees to punish wonky driving!(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
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Martin Tunbridge Wells rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2017
I found the staff very helpful and friendly and the course extremely well maintained the greens were fast and true and the driving range facility is excellent this is a reasonably priced gem of a course in the heart of Kent and I will definitely be returning thanks for a great day M.
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Stephen J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2017
best+course+in+the+area
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Gary G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2017
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Sam R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 26 2016
This is the best of all the local courses we've played recently, will look to join in the spring.
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Kevin J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2016
The green fee was a lot cheaper than when I last played Cranbrook 10 years ago, although the greens weren't as fast as I remembered they did run smooth and the rest of the course was very well maintained. The new no nonsense log cabin clubhouse works well with no hint of stuffiness. We will definitely go back.
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John H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 15 2016
I played this course on Friday 7th October, The course is challenging but in fantastic condition especially the greens. The Pro said because the clubhouse had relocated to the driving range a lot of rumours were circulating that the club was closing down, which is total rubbish! In conclusion, no frills golf, great value ( i paid 25 quid). I will definitely visit again.
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Sean H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2016
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Jeremy F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2015
Excellent course in fantastic condition. Tree lined on every fairway. Accuracy off the tee essential.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 83 Handicap: 8.8)
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Mark C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2014
A great challenging course, that favours big hitters. The course was in very good shape given wet winter, and the club hosted our society day really professionally.
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 95 Handicap: 14.7)
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 95 Handicap: 14.7)
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Alex S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2013
Excellent course, greens are very true and fast, much tougher than it looks on the scorecard- must be very straight and accurate.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 90 Handicap: 8.1)
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 90 Handicap: 8.1)
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Cameron M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2013
Great course well worth the green fee. Greens are some of the best in Kent and some lovely views with interesting holes
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Chris P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 28 2011
Beautifully kept, this course winds through the outskirts of Hemsted Forest in a series of tight, tree-lined fairways. Staying straight is the key, as anything off the fairway only has a few yards of first cut before being swallowed by the tall pines; fortunately the pine-needled floor underneath rarely results in a ball being lost, so normally only costing the one shot needed to chip out sideways. It is certainly a difficult course; even though it only plays 6000-odd yards off the yellows, I've never got within four shots of my handicap even on a good day. The greens are fast and true; in the winter they become quite receptive, but in summer you need to switch to 'links' mode, landing the ball short and letting it roll on to avoid going through. They offer a good mix, with some being relatively flat, and others two-tiered and/or heavily sloped, which coupled with the speed in summer can make downhill putts very difficult indeed.
The club facilities are okay; the bar is independently owned by a family who run the local Turkish restaurant, with a reasonable selection of snacks, beers and lagers. I've never eaten there other than breakfast, which was okay but not great, although reasonably priced. Summer is lovely with the sun-drenched patio overlooking the 18th green. Green fees are good for a semi-private course at around £40, whilst taking any of the point-based membership options offers excellent value-for-money (at time of writing, buying the least amount of points available and playing only on weekend mornings still works out at only £20/round - this decreases significantly if buying more points of playing weekdays/twilight).
Overall a picturesque course that will present a challenge to players of all abilities, and undoubtedly the best - as well as the most difficult - course in the area. If you're not a straight hitter though, beware!
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 98 Handicap: 18.8)
The club facilities are okay; the bar is independently owned by a family who run the local Turkish restaurant, with a reasonable selection of snacks, beers and lagers. I've never eaten there other than breakfast, which was okay but not great, although reasonably priced. Summer is lovely with the sun-drenched patio overlooking the 18th green. Green fees are good for a semi-private course at around £40, whilst taking any of the point-based membership options offers excellent value-for-money (at time of writing, buying the least amount of points available and playing only on weekend mornings still works out at only £20/round - this decreases significantly if buying more points of playing weekdays/twilight).
Overall a picturesque course that will present a challenge to players of all abilities, and undoubtedly the best - as well as the most difficult - course in the area. If you're not a straight hitter though, beware!
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 98 Handicap: 18.8)
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Gerry C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2009
Fantastic
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