Otterbourne Golf Centre

3.3

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About Otterbourne Golf Centre

Golf Club Overview

Address: Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1DZ United Kingdom

Tel: 01962 775225

Website: https://www.otterbournegolfclub.com/

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Visitor Information & Green Fees

Price Guide: ££

Midweek Guide: £10.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £10.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Courses & Scorecards

Course	Tee	Par	SSS	Yards
Otterbourne	Yellow	30	30	1939
Otterbourne	Red	30	30	1939

Otterbourne Golf Centre Reviews

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3.3 Golfshake Rating

44 Reviews

92% Would Play Again

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2.5

The Course

3.3

Course Conditions

3.3

Value For Money

4.3

Pace of Play

2.2

Facilities & Service

4.3

Hospitality

3.8

Practice Facilities

1.7

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What The Club Says

Otterbourne Golf Course, (the sister course to Chilworth golf club) is a fifteen minute drive away and allows those nervous about their game to play without the inherent pressures of being inexperienced on a big course. Otterbourne is a 9 hole course set in a scenic country estate and is primarily aimed at the beginner. However, it can also provide the more experienced golfer with a challenge depending on the player's confidence off the tee. Otterbourne also has a pro-shop offering some great deals on startup golf sets. Clubs may be tried on the range before purchase, to help ensure they are suited to the individual.

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Mark D rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 17 2024

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William H rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 8 2018

Good cheap(!) round.

Played Otterbourne a few times now, especially as I was learning. Good 9 hole course with interesting hole layout and course design, better than other 9 hole courses around. Downside, fairways are like roughs at better courses and greens are like fairways. But for a quick social round, certainly decent enough.

Unfortunately, they have recently put their prices up to ?10 unless you buy a ?30 loyalty card to then reduce your green fee to ?5, so good value if you play there regularly enough and get the card. But for ?10 I would rather go to Avington park and pay ?13 for a 9 hole course.

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Chris rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed May 17 2018

Oh dear!

Visited here several times a year over the last few years but sadly I won't be going back. It's saving grace has always been good value for money at a fiver for 9 holes and the friendliness. This compensates for the months of sogginess due to poor drainage, poor greens and variable course conditions. I visited today for the first time in a few months to be greeted by a doubling of the green fee for occasional visitors and the course in the worst condition I've ever seen it. Friendly as always, however my back lawn is better than some of the greens and basically there's evidence of cost cutting everywhere. I understand that green fees have to rise, but it is now way over priced given the poor quality of the course. Shame really as it's a good challenge when at it's best.

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John O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 12 2018

Good for beginners

Very friendly staff and professional

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John O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 12 2018

Good for beginners

Very friendly staff and professional

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Kim S rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 8 2017

value for money

this course has got better over the 3 years we have been playing it and for £9 at weekends its a good 9 holer

(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 35 Handicap: )

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The Hampshire Highwayman rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 2 2017

So, five years on, I thought it was time to revisit the place. You can see my 2012 review below.\\Well, generally I have to say the place is much better than I remember it. I think my earlier review was (at the time) fair but unflinching. That said, they have obviously tried to improve the place (without spending all that much on it) and it has worked.\\What is better? Well, the drainage seems to be better now, although we hadn\'t had much rain when I visited. The greenkeeping generally appears to be much better and although they won\'t be getting invited to host any tournaments any time soon, that\'s not why you choose to play here. Putting green has now healed and the driving range has a cover. \\What was the same? Amazingly, the price. This is a major draw to Otterbourne - only £5 for a midweek round (£9 at weekends) is tremendous value for any course, even if this one isn\'t perfect. The greens are still very heavily sloping and a disproportionately hard challenge for this type of course. There is better grass on them than previously though, even if there are still quite a fair number of weeds. Bunkers are still a bit compacted and stony.\\What was worse? Nothing as far as I could tell.\\In summary - a better value prospect than it once was. It isn\'t premier league golfing, but if you are new to the sport and local, then it is a great place to get some on-course experience rather than batting another bucket of balls down the range (and will do your golf much more good).

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Chris G rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 28 2017

£5 to play midweek you can't go wrong, it's cheaper than a bucket of balls at the driving range. Not much in terms of facilities, but excellent value for money.

(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 40 Handicap: )

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Lawrence F rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 23 2015

Unfortunately it was very wet and muddy due to the recent bad weather and poor drainage on the course. But the manager did warn me. The last time I played this course it was dry and sunny. So it's a very different course to play in the winter. But for £5 I'm not complaining. Scored badly though!
(Round played: Nov 2015 - Score: 39 Handicap: )

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Steve Woodward rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 9 2015

I am a 18 handicap golfer and a member of one of Australia's top 5 golf clubs. I am now living in London and had not played golf for 12 months. I have friends coming over to play the courses where the British Open has been played so I thought I should get in some practice. For £5 for a bucket of practice balls, and £5 for a round of golf on mown grass, Otterbourne represents exceptional value for the social golfer, or someone like me, who wanted practice on a course at a very cheap price. I teed off at 6:30pm in late spring, as a single golfer, the last in the field, by 3 or 4 holes. I played 2 to 3 balls on each hole, and caught the tail end of the field on the 8th hole. The VERY friendly staff asked me to lock the gate as I left, which I did.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a driving range at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes there is a driving range at Otterbourne Golf Centre which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Otterbourne Golf Centre.

Is there a golf pro shop at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Otterbourne Golf Centre.

No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.

Can you hire golf clubs at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Otterbourne Golf Centre prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.

Is there a bar at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

Yes you can order food for dining at Otterbourne Golf Centre

Is there accommodation at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Otterbourne Golf Centre?

No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.

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