Pavenham Park Golf Club
Course Information
Pavenham Park Golf Club, Bedfordshire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6467 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Derek Young and Zac Thompson in 1994.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6467 yards | Private | Parkland
Pavenham Park Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Pavenham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7PE United Kingdom
Tel: 01234 822202
Golf Pro: Zac Thompson/Kevin Nicholas | Tel: 01234 82 22 02
Website: https://www.pavenhampark.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Pavenham Park Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Pavenham Park Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Pavenham Park Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.44
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 259 reviews)
5 star
116
4 star
110
3 star
27
2 star
5
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
100%
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What the club says: This challenging par 72, 18-hole golf course measures 6,467 yards off the Tiger Tees and sits in the middle of the Bedfordshire countryside, providing spectacular views of the surrounding villages and woodlands.
30 years ago, course designer Derek Young teamed up with Managing Director Zac Thompson with the vision to create a course through the grounds of the old Manor. Today, , the course is maturing and the holes themselves are becoming increasingly more defined and challenging.
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Joe O rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2025
Great course. Well maintained. Very hilly front 9. Testing greens. Couldn't really fault it.
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Jake O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2025
Best course in the area ????
Best course I have played in Bedfordshire and up there in the country. Extremely friendly and welcoming staff. The food was presented well and I had a delicious burger. Course was in great condition, especially considering the time of year.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreDavid N rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2025
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Mike W, Bedford rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 27 2024
Wonderful Golf Club
Challenging course, great facilities, customer service second to none. A golf club for golfers who love golf first and foremost.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreDavid N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2024
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Martin Simmonds rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 10 2024
Fantastic layout. Great greens. Very friendly clubhouse service.
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Show moreAndy / Stirling rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2024
A very good layout in great condition. It could be exceptional if a little more rough was allowed to grow in and approaches and surrounds of the greens were expanded on some holes. Greens were running true with an estimated pace of 8-10 ..
Having played many great golf courses I would put this one up there not only for the visual appeal of the course but the overall feel and ambience of the club . We received such a great welcome and wee advised of the facilities by the charismatic owner/ manager on the reception desk .This feel good factor was also replicated by the bar staff who delivered an excellent pint of ale on completion of our game! Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Having played many great golf courses I would put this one up there not only for the visual appeal of the course but the overall feel and ambience of the club . We received such a great welcome and wee advised of the facilities by the charismatic owner/ manager on the reception desk .This feel good factor was also replicated by the bar staff who delivered an excellent pint of ale on completion of our game! Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
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Show moreGarry C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2024
Friendly staff beautifully kept course with best greens in the area
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Show moreAndy/Bedfordshire rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2024
Top class, tough greens
A great place to play, so much so that i will be joining. They say if you can put at Pavenham you can put anywhere. USPGA style greens can make a good round seem very ordinary when you get off the greens. Concentrate and approach the greens well!!!Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNeil C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2024
Excellent course and facilities
Great course with some challenging holes, and great bunkers locations! Would definitely visit again!Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJohn Burrows rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2024
The course is looking in good condition and seems to survived the wet winter well. A member was telling us in the bar after the game that it was the best draining course in the area with very little closure over the winter. Greens were slow but true. They have a new short game area adjacent to the 9th green which we we were told was designed by James Ridyard and will be open to members only. It looked amazing! Overall a very enjoyable day was had and we will definitely put this on our list as one to play again.
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Show moreShane D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 27 2023
Considering the time of year the course was in good condition. The greens played well and the staff were friendly as always.
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Show morePaul S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2023
A genuinely great challenge of golf
I love this place my nephew is the assistant pro up there and it so well maintained.one of the best couses in bedfordshireReviewer Rating
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Show moreNicholas rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2023
Outstanding
We played as a group of visitors on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. The welcome we received from the golf shop staff was first class.This was also matched by a well presented course whose biggest feature is the undulating and fast greens combined with lovely views of the surrounding Bedfordshire countryside. . We all enjoyed this excellent country club venue and will return in the future.
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Show moreThomas M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2023
Well maintained undulating parkland course in Bedfordshire with an interesting layout of 5 par 5s, 8 par 4s and 5 par 3s. The greens are a main feature with tricky slopes and grain making the choice of shot to the green a challenge, but the greens are true. Bunkers were being refilled on the day and declared GUR but the greens staff advised us in advance. The clubhouse, pro shop and greens staff made us feel really welcome on the day and we will certainly play there again.
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Show moreJohn C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2023
Good course but slow play.
Very busy in the mornings. Parkland course with holes in all compass directions. Testing par threes. Pace of play makes it difficult for elderly.Reviewer Rating
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Golfer An rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2023
The greens were some of the best I have played on in recent years. A real mixture of different levels of undulations. All were firm and fast and looked great.
Rest of the course in very tidy condition.
Rest of the course in very tidy condition.
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Show moreTerry G rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2023
Worth a visit
First time playing Pavenham since mid 2017. Course is only a few miles from me, and used to be a regular venue when I was playing various County events. Whether they host many County events, I don't know, but the course is still fairly busy, and seems to have lots of members who do not like to let faster groups through. Yet again, I was in a 2 ball, following a 4 ball, and the only way we got through was when they all (4 ladies) went to use the loo after 9 holes, so we took the opportunity to pass them.Course was looking good, very green after all the rain, but this also meant there was lots of clumps of cut grass lying around, which meant wayward drives occasionally took some finding. Greens have been worked on over the 6 years since I last played here, so that the slopes are not so ridiculous. It also helped that they were slower than usual, although still an acceptable pace. Various winter tees have been added (usually to the side of the grass tees), which has meant the removal of a number of trees which otherwise were ?in the way?. Generally the course was a lot tidier than previously, with paths and bridges having been worked on.
The only downside when we played was that because of a lot of rain in previous weeks, there were a number of areas of standing water, and therefore lots of flying insects. We seemed to be continuously surrounded by gnats!
The bar was quite quiet when we were there. Prices seemed about usual for a golf club, and my playing partner?s wife (who joined us after) was quite impressed not only with the prices, but also the food on offer.
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Show moreMahendra P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2023
Must Play
Greens super fast want to test your short game skills. Pavenham GC Zack the owner and his family will go out of your way to make your day special.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreGraham P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2023
Friendly cub & good course
Played on 22/04/2023. Course was is very good condition, all area cut, bunkers raked. Only down side was slow play, as a society were in front of us. Very friendly in pro shop & bar as usual.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNorthampton rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2023
Played as a guest on a lovely warm day! The course looked very good and the greens were running fast and true. The clubhouse is not the biggest but has one of the best ambience’s I’ve experienced! Will definitely return.
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Show moreTaylor rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 23 2022
In excellent condition for this time of year. Greens were rolling well with lots of grass on them. The welcome we received as 3 visitors was excellent. A special mention for the lady who served us - I think she was called Vicky! Will be back to play in warmer times.
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Show moreS Tyler rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 2 2022
Shocking
Course has gone seriously down hill, greens haven’t been in a playable condition for months and continue to worsen, bunkers are a joke, needs some serious investment.Reviewer Rating
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Martin / Milton Keynes rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2022
We played here in heavy rain and we’re surprised how well the greens drained. The course is looking good from tee to green with scaring around the greens from the hot summer recovering well . A very good test of golf with 5 interesting but fair par 5s and 5 very challenging par3s. Overall and very enjoyable wet experience!
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Show moreThomas D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2022
For a golf course that is only 28 years old the condition and layout is fantastic. It is recovery well from the dry summer . 18 and 9th greens are right in front of modern clubhouse. Will definitely be back!
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Show moreShane D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 17 2022
Course was in fantastic condition. The greens were superb and everything looking lush and groomed.
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Show moreAndy / Northampton rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 7 2022
Very enjoyable golf course with a fast links feel to the first 9 and a more parkland layout on back 9. Was in very good condition considering we played it a day after heavy rain. Very challenging greens in good condition. Will definitely play again.
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Show moreShane D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 14 2021
Great winter track.
Considering the time of year, course was in excellent condition. Greens were playing beautifully. Sausage bap afterwards was worth the early start.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreKeith B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 5 2021
Local and peaceful
Course always in good condition and being improved.Staff always friendly and keen to fit you in (T slot)
Course maturing nicely.
Could ideally do with a driving range
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Show moreGolfer An rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2021
In excellent condition. Fantastic undulating greens .
Top service from clubhouse staff. Not much not to like!
Top service from clubhouse staff. Not much not to like!
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Pavenham Park Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Pavenham Park Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Pavenham Park Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Pavenham Park 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 Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Pavenham Park Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Pavenham Park Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Pavenham Park Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Pavenham Park Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Pavenham Park Golf Club for further details.
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