Hounslow Heath Golf Club
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
2.47
AVERAGE RATING 2.7
(based on 66 reviews)
5 star
4
4 star
11
3 star
22
2 star
17
1 star
12
RECOMMENDATIONS
79%
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OB rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 8 2012
Lets get this out of the way....A weekday round costs £10 at the moment with the weekends at £15. What would you expect for the price?? Particularly in the summer when sugarplums, apples, pears and blackberries are in abundance and available to forage for as you play (if its a quiet day!)
But more on the golf, yes, 'rough' is one word to describe this course, but i prefer (and wait for the cheesy drop), a diamond in the rough!
The experience tends to go like this - you will pay your fee in what can only be described as a portakabin with a counter and what appears to be a (consistently bare) food display fridge. It is basic, almost less then basic, but always friendly.
Because of a perceived low level of trade, you soon get recognised as a regular, and its welcoming. I have never had to book a tee off time here, nor had to wait to tee off unless its a particularly busy sunday morning! on the course it does feel like its a private course - soooooo quiet, which is great as a beginner. which is how i came into contact here, and have steadily worked my self down to a 18HC, having never felt rushed in a round. When you find yourself playing well elsewhere, its always good to come back here for a reality check - you really learn to play here!
The patrons tend to be a mix between beginners and decent players, but all friendly nonetheless, and you need to be of a cheery disposition to play here. the reasons follow:
Most of the holes are doglegs - you may think this tedious but you really learn to plan here instead of lumping everything in a straight line with a driver. it is challenging and i always caution newcomers to come armed with many many balls, as the rough is unforgiving and ball consuming, with the fairways tight and greens awkward.
There is a good mix of long and short Par 4's, straightforward par 3's and a single par 5, but the course is a course of two halves in that the first 9 seem quite bare and exposed. The back 9 starts with a bit more of the same, but the 14th to 16 holes are something special. the 15th is a gem, and is a great example of how course tactics are key.
The greens are poor, and do let the course down as does the general maintenance and upkeep, but the staff try their best. it gets quite boggy in the wet and hard and bouncy in the heat ,but a challenge i think for all levels and if you can look beyond the initial impression, into the experience, you'll want to keep coming back, and bring others with you.....If anything, to buy a bag of titleist balls for a fiver off the 'neanderthal' described below, who btw is harmless as are many of the public walkway users, local teens enjoying a cheeky smoke by the 'slice pit' on the 4th, and fruit pickers in the summer.
I and my fellow golfers have learnt one word while playing here - 'safety', and a phrase - 'Its special - its Hounslow'.......and actually, its quirky, economical and unique. an experience for sure.
But more on the golf, yes, 'rough' is one word to describe this course, but i prefer (and wait for the cheesy drop), a diamond in the rough!
The experience tends to go like this - you will pay your fee in what can only be described as a portakabin with a counter and what appears to be a (consistently bare) food display fridge. It is basic, almost less then basic, but always friendly.
Because of a perceived low level of trade, you soon get recognised as a regular, and its welcoming. I have never had to book a tee off time here, nor had to wait to tee off unless its a particularly busy sunday morning! on the course it does feel like its a private course - soooooo quiet, which is great as a beginner. which is how i came into contact here, and have steadily worked my self down to a 18HC, having never felt rushed in a round. When you find yourself playing well elsewhere, its always good to come back here for a reality check - you really learn to play here!
The patrons tend to be a mix between beginners and decent players, but all friendly nonetheless, and you need to be of a cheery disposition to play here. the reasons follow:
Most of the holes are doglegs - you may think this tedious but you really learn to plan here instead of lumping everything in a straight line with a driver. it is challenging and i always caution newcomers to come armed with many many balls, as the rough is unforgiving and ball consuming, with the fairways tight and greens awkward.
There is a good mix of long and short Par 4's, straightforward par 3's and a single par 5, but the course is a course of two halves in that the first 9 seem quite bare and exposed. The back 9 starts with a bit more of the same, but the 14th to 16 holes are something special. the 15th is a gem, and is a great example of how course tactics are key.
The greens are poor, and do let the course down as does the general maintenance and upkeep, but the staff try their best. it gets quite boggy in the wet and hard and bouncy in the heat ,but a challenge i think for all levels and if you can look beyond the initial impression, into the experience, you'll want to keep coming back, and bring others with you.....If anything, to buy a bag of titleist balls for a fiver off the 'neanderthal' described below, who btw is harmless as are many of the public walkway users, local teens enjoying a cheeky smoke by the 'slice pit' on the 4th, and fruit pickers in the summer.
I and my fellow golfers have learnt one word while playing here - 'safety', and a phrase - 'Its special - its Hounslow'.......and actually, its quirky, economical and unique. an experience for sure.
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Steven F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2011
you will do well to shoot near your handicap on this course,you can't just stand on the tee box and let lose with your driver,you may never see that ball again,think your way around to post a good score.
This course is very like the old courses you see on shells wonderful world of golf.
This course is very like the old courses you see on shells wonderful world of golf.
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Philip P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2011
good practice course value for money helpfull staff
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Scott S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2008
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Robbie R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2007
I've been playing on this course for the last couple of years. This course didn't really callenge you. But since the new owners has taken over, the course has really come alive. the greens are more callenging. There is an actual difference between the fairway and the rough. I've found the improvement 100% better. Sadly it doesn't compare with silvermere or traditions, but I believe that they will achieve that sort of standard in the next couple of years.
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Brian G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 14 2015
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(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 118 Handicap: 20.5)
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Nigel L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 15 2014
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Brian G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2014
I cant find the rate only option.... where would that be?
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 104 Handicap: 20.4)
(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 104 Handicap: 20.4)
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James O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 11 2014
This course is very challenging but a very good course the facilities are not great but the course it self was really good !
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 18)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 18)
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Atchawin N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2014
Hounslow Heath Golf Challenge.
Unlike some golf course Hounslow Heath offers a quite different experience for all standards of golfer. The traditional course layout offers a challenging and rewarding round for anyone that understands how golf should be played. Equally it's open fairways are ideal for beginners.
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 14.3)
Unlike some golf course Hounslow Heath offers a quite different experience for all standards of golfer. The traditional course layout offers a challenging and rewarding round for anyone that understands how golf should be played. Equally it's open fairways are ideal for beginners.
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 14.3)
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Brian G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2014
Best value course on the planet! Unfortunately I've got to add all these unnecessary characters to reach the ridiculous minimum limit of fifty characters required by the designers!
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 120 Handicap: 20)
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 120 Handicap: 20)
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Atchawin N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2014
At 5,901 yards from the white tees, the course has an interesting mix of holes, ranging from 159 yards to challenging 418 yards, and is an enjoyable test for all standards of golfer.The course is tight in nature and has water features on many of the holes. The course is well maintained and is undoubtably the best value for money in the area
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 102 Handicap: 15)
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 102 Handicap: 15)
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Max/London rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2014
Hounslow heath is not a private club, hence the fact it isn't managed well really at all. However, in my approximate 50 visits here, the course is truly perfect for anyone wanting a cheap round. Highlights are the 14th 15th and 16th hole which epitomises the beauty of Amen Corner, especially the 15th which has to be one of the best holes in West London. The front 9 is the harder 9, with very firm greens, especially the 9th, which any first timer will struggle with, in my.opinion the hardest hole on the course. Regular experiences are: the Japanese old guy (not Chinese as mentioned ignorantly below, I have spoken to him before) who plays 3 rounds a day...youths who for some unknown reason like to chill out on the greens...the slightly unusual man who loves selling his balls...a few Indian lads playing Kabadi on the middle of the 16th green...and of course your berry pickers. Dodgy elements include the awful sandtraps, the dampness of some greens especially the par 5 4th. Stereotypical ball hunters like myself will love this course, with a high abundance of Dunlop balls. The apparent obsession of good tee boxes in these reviews quite frankly are irrelevant to the course and aren't too bad anyway, yes inevitably a bit rough. The 10-13th holes are across the road on an almost mini 4 hole course and are the easiest on the course, especially with the recently developed drivable par 4 13th, a great feature. There is a huge pile of waste to the right of the 10th which is slightly disturbing and yes the course is wholly not up to scratch, but it sure is more worthwhile to play here than to pay £50 at other nearby clubs. Highly recommended. The dog legs prove a challenge, although being a short course, playing a long par 4 elsewhere becomes the hardest par ever...
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Jim C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 28 2013
This is quite a hard course for beginners as the fairways are quite narrow and surrounded by very thick bushes and shrubbery. Easy for a learner like me to lose balls ????. But it is cheap and the course is well maintained. The 'clubhouse' is a large hut with little amenities but friendly staff.
(Round played: Jun 2013 - Score: 116 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jun 2013 - Score: 116 Handicap: )
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Paul B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2008
Very forgiving course for the high handicapper. General condition of the course is good however some of the greens could do with some attention.
Good value for money though.
Good value for money though.
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