Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club

4.9 142 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: £££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Royal Ashdown Forest Golf Club, East Sussex is a 36 hole Club with the 18 hole, par 72 (6537 yard) Old Course and 18 hole, par 68 (5606 yard) West course. A private, heathland golf course.

36 holes | Par Old Course 72; West Course 68 | Old Course 6537; West Course 5606 yards | Private | Heathland

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Contact
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Address: Off Chapel Lane, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5LR United Kingdom

Tel: 01342 822018

Golf Pro: Tim Cowley | Tel: 01342 822018

Website: http://www.royalashdown.co.uk

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Old Course Dress Code

The dress code on the Old Course is that of any traditional golf club. While golfing attire is allowed in the Spike Bar, gentlemen normally wear a jacket and tie in the Dining Room.

Shirts must be tucked in at all times

Midweek Guide: £120.00 per round Old Course, £35 per round West Course *

Weekend Guide: £120.00 per round Old Course, £40 per round West Course *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
Voucher Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available

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

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £120.00 per round Old Course, £35 per round West Course *

Weekend Guide: £120.00 per round Old Course, £40 per round West Course *

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

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.87

AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 142 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

97%

would play again or recommend

The Course

3.7

Course Conditions

3.8

Value For Money

4.2

Pace of Play

3.8

Facilities & Service

4.4

Hospitality

3.8

Practice Facilities

4.2

Food & Drink

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Steve B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 31 2020

lovely challenging course

tough course long carries and greens interesting. great course would love to play again to make the most of it!

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Russell H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 5 2020

Fabulous old course without any bunkers but plenty of heather and varied terrain.

Simply stunning views and plenty of challenging holes. Don't be put off by the Royal - very welcoming indeed and if you play the West as well its one of the best 36 holes anywhere.

(Round played: Mar 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 16)

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Colin H rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 25 2020

Very tough course , no bunkers but don't let that fool you difficult to keep it on the fairways. Greens could do with some work . Can't comment on every thing as some facilities are not open

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Marek L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 21 2019

Holding up well in the wet

Lovely short course. Tricky holes and different each one. Greens are a good pace and not "damp" but enough to leave craters when hitting from high. Not a lot of run but what do you expect at this time of year. Overall well worth a visit....especially with the offer of 18 holes plus food for ?5 less than the Green Fee!!!

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Keith W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 30 2019

Great course

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Mike V rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 23 2019

Easy to see why this is in the top 30 courses in England

Our society played Royal Ashdown old course on 17th September. Magnificent condition and a very fair test but stay out of the Heather. Hit it straight and be brave. Equally impressive was the welcome and attention from all the staff. As we neared the end, our last group were tired and offered to waive through a member two ball who politely refused. In the clubhouse we apologised to them and they said they wanted to make it a great experience for visitors so they would come back! How refreshing. A top venue and a top drawer experience. I can't recommend more highly.

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James A rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 21 2019

Very old school with bags of charm. Great clubhouse and a warm welcome. Course is a good challenge and plenty of undulations to make it a good exercise too!

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 13.3)

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Paul O rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 22 2019

Very nice course, greens are well guarded. Back 9 is very hilly. Played at a reduced rate, not sure I'd pay full price.

(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 17.2)

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Colin H rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 9 2019

Mr colin

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Gavin C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 15 2019

Hard but fair

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Martin F rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 2 2018

Tough but enjoyable courses

Booked to play on the west course & old course. Both courses were very challenging. Fairways were very good. Very disappointed with the greens on the old course. Loads of sand. No warning & no offer of a reduced green fee or credit note.

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Marek L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2018

Lovely little course - Shame so wet

Considering amount of rain not surprising that last few greens had standing water...especially 16th. However great short course. Testing holes with many hollows to negotiate but no bunkers. Marking for next tee could be better but after a couple of rounds fairly obvious. Premium on straight and accuratacy.

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 16.5)

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scratchgolfer1966 rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 20 2018

Magnificent

I played this course as part of the Sussex Heathland tour as well as Crowborough and Piltdown. The best of all three with no doubt with Crowborough a close second and Piltdown a lowly third. Course was well presented and a true challenge.

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James B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 3 2018

Excellent course

First time at Royal Ashdown Forest on a very hot afternoon. Really interesting course with lots of contours, bumps and slopes. Dry fairways with plenty of run and tricky greens that are difficult to hold to. But course is not too long and no bunkers. 2nd nine significantly harder than front. Enjoyable round will be back.

(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: 24.1)

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Alan R rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 18 2018

Beauty and Beast

Beautiful course set in some picturesque forest scenery, stick to the fairways and you have a chance, venture off and the rough can be brutal. Will definitely play again

(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 14.5)

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