Painswick Golf Club
Course Information
Painswick Golf Club, Gloucester is an 18 hole, par 67 (4831 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 1891.
18 holes | Par 67 | 4831 yards | Private | Parkland
About Painswick Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Golf Course Road, Painswick, Nr. Stroud, Gloucester, GL6 6TL United Kingdom
Tel: 01452 812180
Golf Pro: Marc Cottrell | Tel: 01452 812615
Website: https://www.painswickgolf.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Midweek Guide: £20.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £25.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Painswick Golf Club | White | 67 | 64.8 [110] | 4831 | ||
| Painswick Golf Club | Yellow | 67 | 63.9 [105] | 4572 | ||
| Painswick Golf Club | Red | 66 | 66 [113] | 4298 | ||
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4.28
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
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Mike rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2022
It's hard to know what to write about Painswick. Perhaps expectations played a part here and I don't want to be too critical, but in all honestly I left the course wondering what on Earth the fuss was about. Having played Cleeve, and quite a few other courses you might label 'quirky', I had quite high expectations on a beautiful October Day, not too windy, and everything set up for a good round. I gave it a few holes to get going, but by the 11th or so, I realised that sometimes quirky just means 'a bit rubbish'. Then views are good, but pretty much everything else about the course isn't. The condition is easily forgivable given the land and restrictions in place. And my criticism isn't aimed at the club either. It is what it is. But what it is, is just a fairly poor golf course, with some admittedly 'interesting' holes and perspectives. For example, the 6th is definitely a great hole, and some aspects of the hole it shares a fairway with are nice to look at. But at very few points do these bits add up to anything recognisable as a decent golf hole. Of course, everyone makes their own mind up, but the fact that Painswick is being touted as a 'must-play' when there are so many other better options out there is something that perplexed me and my playing partner. Cleeve is quirky too. But under the surface there are some genuinely great holes at Cleeve, and you can imagine it being a really top class course if it wasn't based on common land. So, I don't blame Painswick at all. It's a course on a hill, with good views. But if you come for the golf, I think you are likely to be disappointed.
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Golfer An rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2019
Tiring
Played here June '19 .As much as Cleeve Hill G.C. was a revelation the previous day this course was a bit of a letdown.
It's very short in length but a hard walk round due to it's undulations & steep stony paths from greens to tees .The 1st hole ,that almost feels like you are going 45 degrees uphill ,sets the tone .There are also quite a few shared fairways & it did feel a bit crammed in . Sure some holes are quirky & unique but it was the holes themselves that didn't do it for me either as well as the hard walk.
There are good views from the beacon at the course high point ( unfortunately it rained when we played) & it's a peaceful place to play .
The greens weren't at their best on the visit & some tee direction signs wouldn't go amiss as the routing was a bit confusing in places .
Good value at £12 on tee off times but maybe less so at £20 on the standard club rate for a p.m. weekday round for what you get .
I am all up for a unique ,quirky ,hilly course which is why i chose it but it didn't really do it for me & it's a course for me to tick off & not one i would look forward to playing again.
Kevin B.
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Samuel G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 25 2017
Fine for the price, course is on common land so walkers around but the greens are brilliant and the views are breathtaking.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 106 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 106 Handicap: 28)
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Craig B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2016
Found this a strange course, on the top of a mountain with lots of public rights of way and riddled with dog walkers popping up on pretty much every hole. Challenging with quarries surrounding the course and at least 3 completely unsighted holes. Wouldn't play again but it's worth playing for the experience.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21.5)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21.5)
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Claire P rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2016
There is nothing particularly wrong with the course, but there are just too many walkers. Also because the back 9 retraces your route on the first 9, you also bump into golfers coming the other way. My main criticism though is narrow fairways, and impossible rough - quite simply if you miss the fairway you've lost your ball. Very frustrating as it does have some fun holes.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 23.6)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 23.6)
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Paul S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 9 2015
Nice little club hidden away in the countryside. The course is public parkland which made for a frustrating round as there were lots of ramblers, dog walkers, cyclists and horse riders all over the course. Sadly ruined the round but these things happen.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 115 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 115 Handicap: 28)
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Paul W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2013
very hard work playing on this course. rather than golf shoes, hiking boots mite be better.
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 110 Handicap: 0)
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 110 Handicap: 0)
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Golfer An rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 28 2012
Short, but different. Some quirky holes that take some playing. Cheap, nice views, but beware the walkers. Nice clubhouse, worth a game.
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Ian P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2021
Parkland/inland links
A quirky little course with some very challenging holes. I was fortunate enough to play with someone who’d played the course before otherwise the multiple blind shots would have been a challenge, especially as a straight ball is not my norm at present.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: 14.3)
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Mr W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2019
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Mark L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2018
Hidden gem
Nice walk up in the hills with some nice views. Bit confusing first 2 times I played, missed the 6th Tee.Reviewer Rating
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Ben P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2018
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Allun L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2017
A bucket list course
A bit up and down if that's your bag. A couple of shared fairways and a number of quaries to negotiate and a hill fort. No a course to contempate in bad weather but a good experience and yardage wise it's not that long. But there are a couple of par three holes that I couldn't quite reach with my driver and it wan't really that windy. .
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Craig B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2017
You just have to play this course to tick it off your bucket list. The views are outstanding and it is very testing. You need to be straight and accurate and take oxygen for some of the holes. Well worth a visit
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Phil H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2016
Was a good round although playing with a female was tough as some ladies tee were missing. A lot of people oblivious to golf going on around the course too.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 21.7)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 87 Handicap: 21.7)
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Paul D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2016
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Mark WALTERS rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2013
A very interesting course, like other reviews have mentioned there are a number of great blind holes, though in our opinion they would benefit from bells on some of these; it was impossible to know whether those in front had cleared. During our round we experienced walkers, dogs, cyclists and horse riders on the course, so we were left waiting on some tee's until they were out of sight! Even though it was short, the course was not easy to follow, so the plan provided by the Pro was invaluable! The greens were very slow, and were not over generous in size. Personally, due to the quirkiness of the course, I would recommend giving Painswick a try (strategic layout, you could leave your driver at home); however it may not suit everyone. Finally, the members were very friendly and made us feel very welcome, overall an enjoyable day with unbelievable views.
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Russell T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2013
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Simon W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2013
Course is a lot of fun, you must be accurate to get around well here. Unfortunately the clubhouse didn't add match the course. There was no-one in the proshop when I finished, and I wanted to purchase some stuff from there. Also I then went into the restaurant and waited for a long time to be served when there was only three people around. I gave up in the end, shame, I would have spent quite a bit of money on balls, a glove and lunch.
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 80 Handicap: 8.1)
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 80 Handicap: 8.1)
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Jim E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 8 2011
Interesting short course where accuracy is important, to much left or right or to much club will get you in loads of trouble!
(Round played: Dec 2011 - Score: 83 Handicap: 19.8)
(Round played: Dec 2011 - Score: 83 Handicap: 19.8)
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Adam D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 27 2011
Very unusual course, lots of criss crossing fairways, and blind flags, very hilly and a difficult walk. Overall enjoyed the course as it was so unusual
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14)
(Round played: Nov 2011 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14)
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Mr W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2023
Return to a favorite...quirky and sometimes frustrating but always an enjoyable challenge. In good winter condition but teeing off mats was a disappointment.
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Kevin H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 19 2022
quirky to the extreme
i've played Painswick twice in 2022, and i'd recommend it to anyone - don't assume that because the course is short it's easy, it's so easy to get into trouble. Main advice - don't think about pushing a trolley.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 6 2022
Awesome!
Awesome! One of the toughest courses I have played!Reviewer Rating
Clive L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2020
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Robin G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2019
A challenge
The greens were in incredibly good shape.Reviewer Rating
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Marc R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 13 2018
Wow what views!
A tough course it has to be said, tests accuracy very sternly.A tough walk but well worth it, a great place to play a wonderful round.
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Andy W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2018
I loved it!
I can see this course being like marmite, you'll love it or hate it. I loved it!Quirky doesn't come close, it's an unbelievable mix of holes, yes it's short, yes there are several blind shots, but the undulations, quarries & fort are what makes the course.
Superb views all round, especially off the 6th.
I printed off the hole descriptions from the web & they definitely helped.
The members & the guys in the clubhouse were all really friendly.
The current let down is the greens, they died off in the summer so they've had to re-seed them all & some of the tee boxes need a mow. But they are minor quibbles from a fantastic experience.
Gary G's long summary of the course is absolutely bob on.
(Round played: Sept 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: 12.9)
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Gary G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2018
Awesome course
It is a lovely course but the hot summer has baked it badly. It is playing more like crazy golf than actual golf at the moment. The greens need watering with large areas of bare or patchy putting surface and the fairways are like concrete so even a good tee shot will end up in the rough...If you want to play golf here personally I would wait unti we have rain. That said the local competition was very kind in letting us go first.
It is a good value course if you book from teeofftimes, no one was there to meet us but you can get your score cards from inside the club house.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 108 Handicap: 17)
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Gary G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2018
Awesome course
It is a lovely course but the hot summer has baked it badly. It is playing more like crazy golf than actual golf at the moment. The greens need watering with large areas of bare or patchy putting surface and the fairways are like concrete so even a good tee shot will end up in the rough...If you want to play golf here personally I would wait unti we have rain. That said the local competition was very kind in letting us go first.
It is a good value course if you book from teeofftimes, no one was there to meet us but you can get your score cards from inside the club house.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 108 Handicap: 17)
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Painswick Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Painswick Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Painswick Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Painswick Golf Club?
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 Painswick Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Painswick Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Painswick Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Painswick Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Painswick Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Painswick Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Painswick Golf Club for further details.
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