Southampton Golf Club
Course Information
Southampton Golf Club, Hampshire is a 27 hole course with the 18 hole, par 69 (6213 yard) Main Course and a 9 hole course. A public, parkland golf course designed by JH Taylor and FW Hawtree in 1935.
27 holes | Par 69 | 6213 yards | Public | Parkland
About Southampton Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Golf Course Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LE United Kingdom
Tel: 023 8076 0546
Golf Pro: Matt Robbins | Tel: 07825 752527
Website: https://www.facebook.com/southamptonmunicipalgolfcourse/?locale=en_GB
Golf Club Facilities
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Southampton Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.27
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 354 reviews)
5 star
49
4 star
138
3 star
118
2 star
30
1 star
18
HIGHLY RATED
93%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Southampton Golf Course offers a challenging 18 hole fully mature woodland course. For the experienced golfer the 18 hole requires distance and accuracy from the tee, good iron play and accomplished putting. The course is a fascinating mix of holes with an abundance of natural hazards, unseen greens and challenging water features.
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Jonny F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2025
Super long par 4s (one of which is listed as 412 but which is 440+).
A lot of holes play uphill to the greens.
A lot of blind tee shots.
Narrow, parallel fairways mean FORE shouts are frequent.
Very steep hills around 9/17 could be overwhelming for some players.
A lot of holes play uphill to the greens.
A lot of blind tee shots.
Narrow, parallel fairways mean FORE shouts are frequent.
Very steep hills around 9/17 could be overwhelming for some players.
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Mark M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2025
Bit dry and slow greens. Clubhouse is ok. Food is reasonable priced
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Wayne Richards rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2025
Never Again
Played this course many times in our society spanning over 30 years and it's been in great condition and loved playing here ,but sadly since covid this course has been neglected and now is the worst course in Hampshire .Tee's are uneven dust bowls, fairways have uneven grass with so many divots and the bunkers have no sand or sand with stones.
The worst part for me was the greens....
Like putting on fairways , so slow and bumpy. Sometimes we took relief because so many holes and old divots on the greens.
Some greens look great from a distance but sadly not good .
This course will need a lot of funding and time to be put back to how it was 5 years ago.
Best advice is save your money and play a different course .
Our society ranges from +3 - 14 handicappers ,so we know what is good.
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Show moreRoger M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 31 2025
Very Poor Condition
I’ve played here in the past but have to say this is the worst I’ve ever seen itTees either had bare dirt or thick grass. Fairways were patchy and very lumpy, ball shooting off in different directions. The greens had been left with holes and not dressed making putting a lottery. It’s a municipal course and obvious the council has no money to spend on it. AVOID
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Show moreGuy M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2024
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Show moreGraham G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 26 2024
Very good course
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Show moreGraham G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2024
Very good course
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Show moreMike F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2024
Wet Misty and Mowed
First time on the course. Putting/chipping green great, pro shop friendly. Course in OK condition, although rain came in, and mist and that didn't help as the course was being mown while we were on it and 2-3 holes had lots of loose grass on the fairways. It's hilly, some blind tee shots and elevated green. Challenging but some very picturesque holes when the suns out.Reviewer Rating
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Mike J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2024
improved course
played here for first time in ages, condition of course was lovely, greens were in good condition a bit slow but true. really enjoyed the course.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreRichard A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2024
Course is improving and always an enjoyable round when the weathers been dry.
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Roger M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 4 2024
Not a course for the winter
Unfortunately a lot of the fairways were waterlogged and there was a lot of mud on all the slightly drier ones. Tees were all on mats. Full greens which weren’t to bad. Never seen my golf trolley so muddy. Sorry but wait to play this course in the summertime.Reviewer Rating
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Graham Y rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 21 2023
Course looking well in Winter
After so much rain, there are parts of this course that suffer. However it looks as though the council have worked hard to keep the fairways grass length short and this has allowed for the course to be playable as long as you hit those fairways.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreRoger M rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 12 2023
TLC needed
This has the potential to be a really good course, with some lovely holes. The greens and tees really need more attention. Some of the tees were in a very poor state and the greens, well. Strange how the holes nearest the clubhouse were the best of a rather poor bunch. Come on this could be really good!!Reviewer Rating
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Show morePaul M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
Soton Mun
Nice setting staff very welcoming and food very good.The course itself is very hilly with lots of blind shots and balls travelling left to Right and vice versa. Maybe a higher vantage point on some holes to see where the ball ends up.
They could with more light rough around the course and some extra signage to direct to next hole.
For a municipal course was in good condition.
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Show moreGraham Y rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2023
Course recovering well from Winter
Now the council have ownership of it, the course looks much more looked after. Looking forward tonlkaying it in the summer.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreGraham T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 5 2023
Greens look promising but fairways were incredibly wet and desperately needing a cut.
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Show moreAlan S rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2022
Worth the money
Very good condition for a municipal ,great value for money..always look forward to playing here since taken over by city councilReviewer Rating
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Show morePaul B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2022
Southampton Muni
I really enjoyed this course which had some good challenges. Very good value for money and course well maintained and great club house.Reviewer Rating
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Andy H rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2022
Local course for me and has improved especially as a result of recent investment in the course and the facilities
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Show moreDaniel F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2022
One of the best value for money courses in the area now that prices have gone so high. Well worth £20 for a round. Greens in good condition and whole course very playable. Tee boxes dusty but considering the heat the course played well.
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Show moreJamie F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2022
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Show moreGraham T rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2022
Greens and fairways were in good condition. The tees were awful, why are there no litter bins or water in ball cleaners?
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Show moreJerry F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2022
Hope the council restore it to former glory
Once on of the top Muni?s in the country, austerity forced SCC to sub this out to a private company with this masterpiece falling into disrepair. Back in SCC?s hands, it's improving. More TLC and some cash will restore it to its former glory. Even now, for what they charge, I'm not going to be over critical.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreLisa F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2022
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Show moreRoger M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2022
Good value
Very good layout. Tees were a bit on the scruffy side otherwise course had good growth and played well throughoutReviewer Rating
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Show moreRichard P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2022
On the up!
Now the Council have taken over the running of the course it is looking and playing so well. There has been lots of money spent on the course and now the clubhouse has been refurbished. This course is on the up and well deserved as it's a challenging courseReviewer Rating
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Show moreGlenn I rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2022
The course was in good condition although some of the greens still need more grass in places. The course has definitely improved since the Southampton City Council took back control.
Lovely setting and clubhouse is being refurbished too.
Lovely setting and clubhouse is being refurbished too.
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Show moreAlan S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 3 2022
Worth the money
Good value ,tee boxes need a lot of attention,greens a bit bumpy.Great breakfast and very good price for society before game
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Show moreJamie F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2022
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Show moreGordon W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2022
No cut fairways
Although I looked forward to playing there I was deeply disappointed in the course conditions, the winter Mats had no depth to them so struggled to tee ball up, also there was no defined fairways which where were very tuffty and bumpy, all in all was disappointed in all areas of this golf course.Reviewer Rating
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Southampton Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Southampton Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Southampton Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Southampton Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Southampton Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Southampton 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 Southampton Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Southampton Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Southampton 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 Southampton Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Southampton Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Southampton Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Southampton Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Southampton Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Southampton Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Southampton Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Southampton Golf Club for further details.
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