Royal Winchester Golf Club
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Course Information
Royal Winchester Golf Club, Hampshire is an 18 hole, par 72 (6387 yard), private, downland golf course designed by JH Taylor in 1888.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6387 yards | Private | Downland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £40.00 per 18 holes; £60.00 per 36 holes *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: Sarum Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5QE United Kingdom
Tel: 01962 852462
Golf Pro: Steven Hunter
Nearby
 | South Winchester Golf Club from 191 reviewsDistance 0.49 miles |
 | Hockley Golf Club from 85 reviewsDistance 2.17 miles |
 | Otterbourne Golf Centre from 43 reviewsDistance 4.62 miles |
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Royal Winchester Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.4
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4.4
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Average Ratings
4.08 ... Overall Rating
4.23 ... The Course
4.42 ... Course Cond.
4.26 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.85 ... VFM
4.08 ... Overall Rating
4.23 ... The Course
4.42 ... Course Cond.
4.26 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.85 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.08 ... Pace of play
4.42 ... Hospitality.
3.82 ... Prac. Facil.
4.33 ... Food + Drink
4.08 ... Pace of play
4.42 ... Hospitality.
3.82 ... Prac. Facil.
4.33 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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47 ratings & 34 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 529 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The course here is laid out on some fine meadowland and is a real test of ability whether you are new to the game or a seasoned campaigner.
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Reviewed Sep 27 2021 by Peter R - rated 4 out of 5 Lovely course, excellent value
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Reviewed Sep 21 2021 by Anthony D - rated 4 out of 5 Not a course if you don't like a change of elevation as you're rarely walking on the level, however thre are greatviews from the high points.
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 93 Handicap: 13)
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Reviewed Sep 14 2021 by Mike R - rated 4 out of 5 Good downland course, generally in good condition
Have played here a fair few times. Interesting layout with two slightly contrasting nines, the front is downland, the back os more parkland. Generally in good condition but crows have had their way with some areas of the fairways and greens needed a cut when I played. Very enjoyable place to play. Make sure you stay for a drink on the veranda. Great views.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 77 Handicap: 3.5)
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Reviewed Jun 2 2021 by Andrew R - rated 5 out of 5 Lovely Course
Lovely course in beautiful condition.You need to think all the way round.
Challenging on lots of levels and a great level of variety throughout.
A must play course.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 95 Handicap: 25.9)
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Reviewed Sep 11 2020 by Stuart M - rated 5 out of 5 Best course I’ve played
First time I’ve played here and would go back tomorrow, great course, great condition, lots of character, very friendly.(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 103 Handicap: 18.6)
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Reviewed Sep 9 2020 by Anthony W - rated 3 out of 5 Beautifully laid out course but the high handicapper will struggle
Not made to feel particularly welcome as a visitor
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Reviewed Sep 3 2020 by Greg A - rated 5 out of 5 Tucked away, challenging, want more!
Member's club that is very well looked after and provides a stern test. Play it once and you'll be desperate for the next round where you can make different mistakes ????Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 26 2020 by Ashley H - rated 5 out of 5 Worth visiting
Lovely course with brilliant views, tough course and need to plot your way around but well worth visiting(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 13)
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Reviewed Mar 23 2020 by Mark P - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jan 31 2020 by Alex H - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 22 2019 by Mike R - rated 4 out of 5 Great condition, tight and challenging
This is a tough golf course - you need to be very straight off the tee and solid with your putting to score well. Despite the greens having been hollow tined and scarified a couple of weeks earlier they were still firm and fast. The front nine is downland and the back is more parkland. All par 5s are reachable with two good shots and there are a good few risk-reward holes.(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 75 Handicap: 3.6)
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Reviewed Jun 1 2019 by Chris S - rated 4 out of 5 1st time visit
Long wait to start, slow on way round, didn't help, but otherwise good conditions. 90 yards away in two on the tenth.(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 24.4)
Reviewed Jul 28 2018 by Mike R - rated 4 out of 5 Some of the best greens around
Royal Winchester is a traditional club that gave us a very friendly welcome as visitors. It is laid out on top of a couple of hills and so is very exposed. We had very strong winds when we played making it play very tough when combined with the rock hard fairways. On most holes, there is deep rough, often marked as OB, to the side of each fairway. You do need to find the fairways to score well but they are fairly generous. The condition of the course is amazing. The tees, bunkers and greens are immaculate, the greens being the smoothest and quickest I have played in a long time. The bunkers are all small pot bunkers, revitted with astroturf which makes them penal but very tidy. It almost plays like a links course. Well worth a visit if you can.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 4.3)
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Reviewed Oct 26 2017 by Alwyn E - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 5 2017 by Les T - rated 5 out of 5 cracker in great nick
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Reviewed Aug 12 2016 by John B - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jun 29 2016 by Lewis S - rated 3 out of 5 The course was in good condition. Even though it was heavy rain the greens were still quick and only 3 had standing water on and these were only small puddles.
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16.4)
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Reviewed May 10 2016 by Daniel S - rated 4 out of 5 Value for money and course conditions were amazing beautiful golf course
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 10.3)
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Reviewed Sep 19 2015 by Nicolas M - rated 4 out of 5 Great course with a lot of variety of holes. In good condition.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.8)
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Reviewed Aug 12 2015 by Mark P - rated 5 out of 5 An excellent course, well kept green, although they were top dressing when I played.
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.5)
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