Rye Hill Golf Club
Course Information
Rye Hill Golf Club, Oxfordshire is an 21 hole complex with the 18 hole, par 72 (6904 yard) Championship course and 3 hole, 9 tee Academy Course. A public, parkland / heathland golf course.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6904 yards | Public | Other
Rye Hill Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Milcombe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4RU United Kingdom
Tel: 01295 721818
Golf Pro: David Poolton
Website: https://www.ryehill.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Rye Hill Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Rye Hill 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 Rye Hill Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.65
AVERAGE RATING 4
(based on 164 reviews)
5 star
55
4 star
73
3 star
24
2 star
8
1 star
4
HIGHLY RATED
94%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Rye Hill Golf Club is a traditional parkland course, with heath land features and panoramic views. As a EuroPro Tour venue, it is testimony to the high calibre of this championship 6,904 yd par 72 course.
Benefiting from free drainage, the course is playable in the wettest of weather and trolleys
can be used all year. It will test the abilities of both high and low handicappers with its
strategically placed bunkers to catch wayward shots and the often large and undulated
greens.
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Paul S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2025
Very friendly club in Oxfordshire
I tried this club for the first time and played millionaire golf for the morning. Nobody else on the course but I found this was down to Tuesday's not being a senior day so it's generally a bit quieter.The staff were very friendly and provided me with a course layout map and although the bar was closed when I returned, there were plenty of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available in the shop.
There is no driving range at this club and the greens were a little frayed around the edges but the hot weather and lack of rain had contributed to this.
If you head to this course and use Google maps, the postcode will take you to a private residence......DON'T ring the intercom on the gate, as I did and woke a lady up.
Drive past the turning and you will see the entrance to Rye Hill, clearly on the right.
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Mark R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2025
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Nigel J rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2024
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Show moreJohn / Broadway rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 8 2024
Poor course
Only played front 10, so maybe last 8 are much better & some of my criticism is unfair.The first 6 holes are just non descript & might as well as hit a ball up & down a long field. Probably didn't help that it was the middle of winter after a week of rain, but no difference between fairways, rough & tee areas!! Greens, just not worth putting on, forget chipping, as flags were all 3 ft from front & aprons were mostly mud. Bunkers covered in weeds & edges look like not cut for months.
7th was first proper 'golf hole' as gorse gave a bit of character. 8, 9 & 10 slightly better than first 6. It's a shame as they have so much space the course with some money spent on 'features' & more greenkeepers, could be made good.
At least the course was empty as it was minus 1 and windy.
I have played here before about 5 years ago, & remember thinking then, won't go out my way to play it again. Couldn't be more different from their adjoining neighbours.
Pro shop were friendly.
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Show moreNigel J rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 6 2023
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Show moreDavid H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2023
With its layout, variety and views this course has the potential to be a wonderful destination. It is, however, in need of a great deal of TLC. The greens are a bit scruffy, with many unrepaired pitchmarks. The bunkers are well-placed to provide a challenge, but it would appear that the vast majority of them haven't been raked by anybody for some time. On some holes it is hard to define where the fairway ends and the rough begins, and the first cut is so long that it is easy to lose a ball only a couple of feet off the fairway. The bar/cafe only opens infrequently. Although some drinks are available in the pro shop, today they were only offering fruit-flavoured cider. On the plus side it was an inexpensive round and the pace of play was pretty good, but it wasn't busy.
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Show moreAndrew K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2022
Really impressed
We played late October a day after torrential rain and the course was in great condition. A long and testing course, with interesting holes and some lovely views. Great value for money.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAndy N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2022
Lovely friendly club
Very friendly club, the course was in good condition but we found the greens very slow due to moisture which we found tough. Some interesting holes and hard enough for us three high handicappers. Great back baps.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNigel J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2022
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Show moreAdrian F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2022
The course is in a very pretty part of Oxfordshire, the layout is excellent the front nine being fairly flat and back 9 from 11 onwards being quite hilly.
The greens were very big but also very slow and felt very spongy when you walked on them.
Clubhouse is nice but the bar/restaurant when we finished at 16:00 which was disappointing.
I always enjoy playing Rye Hill but they really need to improve the greens and some of the tees.
The greens were very big but also very slow and felt very spongy when you walked on them.
Clubhouse is nice but the bar/restaurant when we finished at 16:00 which was disappointing.
I always enjoy playing Rye Hill but they really need to improve the greens and some of the tees.
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Show moreChris F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2022
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Show moreDebbie R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2022
Long Course with some Challenges
Although this is a really long course it's enjoyable but at the same time challenging, the front 9 are relatively flat but the back 9 are where more of the challenges come into play, sloping fairways need you to consider where you are going to try to aim as it will roll sideways often resulting in your next approach shot. It's well maintained but the greens are slow at the moment and some need to have more time spent on them to improve their condition, they do run slow but hopefully as the season progresses the greenkeeper will be concentrating on getting them up to speed. Overall it's a lovely course and has been surprisingly quiet each time we've played it. There are outdoor benches where you can enjoy a drink at the end of your game and plenty of room indoors if you prefer, the ladies changing rooms are really well taken care of and my hubby says the gents changing rooms are equally well kept, this is fast becoming my favourite course to play at the moment, just wish it was a bit closer to home. There is a driving range but it is not under cover but fine for warming up, there is also a good putting green.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreRod R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2022
Best in the area
Opened in 1973, a traditional 3 x par 5, 3 x par 3 and the remainder par 4. 6768 yards off white, 6572 off yellow and 5982 off gold (golden oldies). The ladies compete over 5584 yards.A parkland course with generous fairways, a few strategically placed bunkers and greens which need thinking about. Apart from a few patches of ?hay? the longest rough is about 3 - 4 inches the main hazard is the gorse which lines some of the fairways. Ideal for Societies as wayward balls are easily found and play is not held up.
Currently the greens are being prepared for the summer and are playing about 8, by summer they will be 10 -12. The course is looking well manicured.
The Clubhouse has a Pro Shop, bar restaurant where bacon rolls etc can be purchased and Societies catered for. The main emphasis is playing golf, not a social hub,
All of the staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. There are several other courses within the area, I have been a member at Rye Hill since it opened which says it all.
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Show moreIan P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2022
Lovely course in need of tlc
What a lovely course but greens were really slow, needed a good cut and all bunkers out of action as no sand in them. This could be a real gem of a course but needs work to improve it and investment I assume.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreStuart A rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2022
Cut grass not cleared from fairways, greens patchy and not short enough,probably why it's only ?20 a round
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Show moreIan C rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2022
Very poor condition, greens were bad patchy , fairways were not defined . Shame as the layout is good.
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Show moreRod R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2022
Long and challenging
Currently the course is using the forward tees which makes it easier for medium to high handicaps. Off the full course length it challenges the best, the Europro Tour has played here.The course is currently showing signs of wear due to the weather and it's popularity but will soon be back to its best.
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Show moreRod R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 20 2022
Long a
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Show moreNigel J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 5 2022
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Show moreChris F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 27 2022
Nice place
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(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 125 Handicap: 49)
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Show moreTony C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 17 2022
Challenging course
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Show moreGraham C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 15 2021
Great course, wish it wasn't so far away
Recommended lovely course. Best driveway Into a course ???? and very ffriendly
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Show moreRod R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2021
Course holding up despite the weather, greens very fast.
Rye Hill is a golf course, not a social hub. The course is long and wide so caters for high and low handicaps. Currently the country we is in excellent shape and the greens are getting faster. Pace of play is around four and a quarter hours for a four ball though most go out in twos and threes.The staff are friendly and accommodating and the Professional is a great asset.
Come and try one of the best courses in North Oxfordshire, you are sure to return.
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Show moreDave B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2021
Fairways, Greens and rough in need of a cut. This made scoring conditions quite difficult. It is still a good open course offering a good challenge,
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Show moreJack rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2021
Excellent Value
Summary: Friendly staff, Long parkland course, a bit scruffy here and there, but overall worth the money.We were welcomed with Bacon sandwiches, and coffees with good prompt service. The pro shop were relaxed and friendly. Good start.
We teed up not expecting much, as some reviews have indicated poor greens and tee boxes etc. We were pleasantly surprised with the condition and beauty of the course, and were very happy with the price.
Don’t get me wrong, the greens and tee boxes could have done with a bit of TLC, but absolutely playable for the average handicap golfer, for this price.
The length of the course was very demanding, but open enough to spray some drives and not be penalised too harshly. I imagine if they grow the rough up and add wind it would be brutal.
The one thing I did notice was the worm holes on the tees and surrounding areas, and the animal damage. It indicates a lack of pesticide investment, which some would argue is a good thing, I sit on the fence on that one, it just looks a bit scruffy!
We had a great day, I am an 8 handicap, and it was good enough for me, I don’t see how anyone can really complain for the price.
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Show moreShaune H rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2021
Unacceptable
We are a nationwide golf society that travels the U.K. playing golf. We had originally heard good things about Rye Hill so decided we would book a golf day.Leading up to the day we started to see bad reviews of the course so we called the pro shop and asked for an honest opinion on the course condition and we were a shored the course was in good condition but the fairways are slight scorched. We took this in good faith and proceeded with the day.
When arrived the general feel was good until we got on the course, the tee boxes were so uneven the they are boarderline dangerous, fairways haven’t been cut and in places are overgrown and the green are completely unplayable not cut, diseased and bare in places.
All in all our experience is pretty embarrassing for us has we try to put the best days on for our members we had no help from the club and they just didn’t want to know.
I would avoid this course at all costs
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Show moreRichard/West Midlands rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2021
Worst Course Played Ever
Played the course with 27 other blokes in a society game on Saturday 11th September 2021. Have to say unfortunately one of the worst courses we have ever played, fairways looked like they hadn’t been mowed in a week, greens are in poor condition they claim it’s due to weather but definitely signs of some sort of disease affecting them. The signage for the holes is poor and some of the Tee boxes are a sight to behold not a blade of grass in sight on the 17th Tee. The 16th is a complete blind shot can’t even see the fairway due to the bushes being so overgrown in front of the Tee. On a plus side the food before and after was decent.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNigel J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2021
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Show moreMartin B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2021
Nice course and for £20 an absolute bargain. Greens a bit slow but in great condition
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.3)
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.3)
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Show moreDavid Fisher rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2021
Very poor customer service
I was very disappointed with Rye Hill golf club. Very disappointed with the attitude of the pro shop staff today.The course was extremely busy which is good but there was no one Marshalling the flow of players. After playing 13 holes which took FIVE hours I gave up and complained at the pro shop but the attitude was so what, I remember when Rye Hill was a premium course but has gone down hill and can be now classed as a council course all about the money and not the players and staff..Reviewer Rating
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Rye Hill Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Rye Hill Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Rye Hill Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Rye Hill 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 Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Rye Hill Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Rye Hill 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 Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Rye Hill Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Rye Hill Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Rye Hill Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Rye Hill Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Rye Hill Golf Club for further details.
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