Northamptonshire County Golf Club
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Course Information
Northamptonshire County Golf Club, is a 21 hole club with an 18 hole Main Course & 6 hole Colt Course. A private, heathland golf course designed by H S Colt, James Braid and Cameron Sinclair in 1903.
Other holes | Par 70 | 6271 yards | Private | Heathland
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Address: Golf Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8AZ United Kingdom
Tel: 01604 843025
Golf Pro: Tim Rouse | Tel: 01604 842226
Website: http://www.countygolfclub.co.uk
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* These are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking
Midweek Guide: From £75 per round Summer: £65 per round Winter* *
Weekend Guide: From £85 per round Summer: £75 per round Winter* *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: From £75 per round Summer: £65 per round Winter* *
Weekend Guide: From £85 per round Summer: £75 per round Winter* *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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4.5
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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Brian A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2015
A beautiful autumn day in glorious surroundings. An amazing golf course that is well cared for with wonderful greens. The clubhouse is very comfortable with excellent food.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.8)
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.8)
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Martin B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2015
fantastic course, a real classic, true quick greens and though not long a real challenge.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 14.9)
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 14.9)
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James T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2014
One of the best courses in Northamptonhire. Need to go around with a member
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 98 Handicap: 16.2)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 98 Handicap: 16.2)
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Mark Y rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2012
Very nice
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: 21.6)
(Round played: May 2012 - Score: 102 Handicap: 21.6)
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Paul M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 27 2011
Lovely course and club
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Terry G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2024
Open Qualifying course - very good
I usually only get to play this course in their Senior Open in June, which fills up very quickly because it is so popular, but my employers hold their Spring Meeting here again after trying other courses for a few years, when the prices went up here. As all prices have moved in the same direction, we are back again, with usually 30 to 40 golfers ranging from scratch up to about 25. Playing in March, we were off their green tees (winter yardages, but still playing long with no real run on the ball).It is a real challenge, which is why it is usually an Open Qualifier. The course is well laid out, and the greens (holes 10 to 14) on the other side of the railway line at the start of the back 9 seem to have more wicked slopes than the other holes, and those greens/holes can easily ruin a good round. After all the rain we've had this Winter; there were a few areas roped off to stop too much damage to the ground, and this has worked perfectly, with the course looking in very good order. Greens were a little slower than they usually are, but for me this made them very playable, although the slopes did lead to at least 3 instances of 3 putts!
A few years ago; there was some work done to reduce trees and gorse, which has improved the look, but may have reduced the difficulty. Talking with a member I played with at their 2023?s Senior Open, they saw a marked improvement in usage of the clubhouse, and the staff are renowned for being friendly and helpful. The food on offer has always been good, fresh and plenty of it, and the clubhouse facilities are first class.
There are a number of public footpaths, and occasionally, the local neighbours don't look where they are going, and can wander in front of golfers.
Love playing here, and my hope to do it justice finally came to fruition this year when I was just one over my 13 handicap, and got in the prizes for the first time here, which I was hoping to do before I get too old to reach the long par 4's in regulation. Despite the age thing, I'm still looking forward to playing again in their 2024 Senior Open in June.
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Stuart F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 24 2023
NEJ Stephenson Round
Lovely course in great condition and well tended. Rough was tough and fairways quite narrow but enjoyable courseReviewer Rating
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2023
Open qualifier course - very good
Usually only get to play this course in their Senior Open in June, which fills up very quickly because it is so popular. It is a real challenge, which is why it is usually an Open Qualifier.The course is well laid out, although the greens (holes 10 to 14) on the other side of the railway line at the start of the back 9 seem to have more wicked slopes than the other holes, and these greens/holes can easily ruin a good round.
A few years ago; there was some work done to reduce trees and gorse, which has improved the look, but may have reduced the difficulty.
Talking with a member I played with at this year?s Senior Open, they have seen a marked improvement in usage of the clubhouse, and the staff are renowned for being friendly and helpful. The food on offer has always been good, fresh and plenty of it, and the clubhouse facilities are first class.
There are a number of public footpaths, and occasionally, the local neighbours don't look where they are going, and can wander in front of golfers.
Overall, I love playing here, and hope to do it justice at some stage before I get too old to reach the long par 4's in regulation.
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2021
Open qualifier course - very good
I don't get to play this course nearly enough. It is a real challenge, which is why it is usually an Open Qualifier. Usually play in their Senior Open which fills up very quickly because it is so popular. The course is well laid out, although the greens on the other side of the railway line at the start of the back 9 holes seem to have some wicked slopes on the greens which can easily ruin a good round. There have been some work done to reduce trees and gorse, which has improved the look, but may have reduced the difficulty. The natives are friendly, although one or two of the neighbours who use the public footpaths don't seem to have any idea that they also need to look out for golfers, not just the other way round! The food on offer has always been good, fresh and plenty of it, and the clubhouse facilities are first class. Love playing here, and hope to do it justice at some stage before I get too old to reach the long par 4's in regulation.Reviewer Rating
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 5 2018
I don't get to play this course nearly enough. It is a real challenge, which is why it is usually an Open Qualifier. Usually play in their Senior Open which fills up very quickly because it is so popular. The course is well laid out, although the greens on the other side of the railway line at the start of the back 9 holes seem to have some wicked slopes which can easily ruin a good round. The last couple of times I've played they are doing a lot of work to the course, which has improved the look, but may have reduced the difficulty (removed/chopped down gorse bushes). The natives are friendly, although one or two of the neighbours who use the public footpaths don't seem to have any idea that they also need to look out for golfers, not just the other way round! The food on offer has always been good, and the clubhouse facilities are first class.
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Nathan D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 21 2018
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(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 73 Handicap: 3.1)
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 73 Handicap: 3.1)
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Russ R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 22 2017
Great facility and quality test of golf
Course in superb condition for December 2017, a week after the snow fall you wouldn't think it had happened. really lovely layout, you wouldn't get bored playing here every week.massive practice area at main entrance, academy course, putting and chipping greens. pro shop very friendly and helpful. £25 with a member very good value.
100% back soon for a proper comp
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 77 Handicap: )
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Phil W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2017
Northants County
Excellent course in great condition. Tough challenge for all golfers with a particularly tough closing four holes, a tough 167 yd par 3 (15), a long 426 yd par 4 with very undulating green (16), another tough par 4 - especially off the whites (460 yds vs 404 off the yellows) with another sloping green and finally a shortish, but tricky par 5. All three final holes often play into the wind! Top tip, everything, greens, fairways etc slope in towards the railway line that bisects the course.(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: )
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2017
I used to only get to play this course in March, when there was little run on the ball and it was no surprise that SSS was above par from their winter tees (in use until April).
Played in late June in their Senior Open, and it was good to get some run on the ball and feel like I could reach the longer par 4's reasonably easily. It was a roasting hot day when we played, and they had iced drinks in the 'half-way house' which we passed 3 times in total. The greens were running true, but many of us could not cope with the slopes, and there were various reports of people 4 putting a number of them! Until someone pointed it out to me, I had not realised that there are a lot of right to left slopes on many holes (including the greens).
The food was good, and all in all we were well looked after on the day. The value for money of their Senior Open is undoubted, although I am unaware of the charges outside of this competition, except to say that the 'society' I play in which used to visit in Spring moved courses this year because of the increased cost of playing Northamptonshire County GC.
Played in late June in their Senior Open, and it was good to get some run on the ball and feel like I could reach the longer par 4's reasonably easily. It was a roasting hot day when we played, and they had iced drinks in the 'half-way house' which we passed 3 times in total. The greens were running true, but many of us could not cope with the slopes, and there were various reports of people 4 putting a number of them! Until someone pointed it out to me, I had not realised that there are a lot of right to left slopes on many holes (including the greens).
The food was good, and all in all we were well looked after on the day. The value for money of their Senior Open is undoubted, although I am unaware of the charges outside of this competition, except to say that the 'society' I play in which used to visit in Spring moved courses this year because of the increased cost of playing Northamptonshire County GC.
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Terry G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2016
Usually only get to play this course in Spring when there is little or no run on the ball, and that makes this a difficult task. It's used as a PGA qualifier and is quite tough for us mere mortals who can't drive it 260 yards plus. It's always well kept, and a new head greenkeeper in 2016 is making even more improvements happen. There are usually areas where work is being carried out - listen to the starter and take relief if you get in the wrong places - this game is difficult enough without punishing yourself. Watch out for walkers - there are a number of rights of way around and across the course, and I speak from experience when I say they don't look out for golfers AT ALL.
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