Southerndown Golf Club
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Course Information
Southerndown Golf Club, Mid Glamorgan is an 18 hole, par 70 (6428 yard), private, inland links golf course designed by Willie Fernie in 1905, Herbert Fowler, Willie Park & Donald Steel
18 holes | Par 70 | 6428 yards | Private | Inland Links
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Southerndown Golf Club Information & Reviews for 2025
Address: Ewenny, Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 0QP United Kingdom
Tel: 01656 880476
Golf Pro: John L Peters | Tel: 01656 881112
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Southerndown Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Midweek Guide: morning £55.00, afternoon £50.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: morning £75.00, afternoon £70.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: morning £55.00, afternoon £50.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: morning £75.00, afternoon £70.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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What the club says: Originally designed by Willie Fernie in 1905 with later modifications by Herbert Fowler and Willie Park - and most recently by Donald Steel - Southerndown takes full advantage of its natural features.
There are many longer courses, but few with a finer set of par-threes. Equally memorable are the closing holes, usually played into the wind. The 18th in particular with its intimidating gorse and renowned split-level fairway will live long in the memory.
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Paul C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 1 2025
Perfect location for winter golf, superb well drained downland turf with stunning coastal views. Course was also set up well - gorse is punishing but as long as you keep out of it the rough is manageable and balls hit a bit offline can be found and played. Course design though does reward a strategic approach so it is always interesting and fun to play - and you definitely need to beware of the bunkers! Greens were in great condition. A quality club without any stuffiness. We had a winter package including food which made what is a fairly expensive course in summer excellent value.
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James rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2024
Challenging hilltop links with spectacular views
Southerndown is a unique and visually arresting links course that is tougher than the scorecard would have you believe. Accuracy is a must; all fairways are gorse-lined and your ball is gone if you are offline.Well maintained, with an interesting layout and holes that change direction constantly. The only weak hole on the property is, in my view, the par-3 14th. Members are friendly and the food is good value for money. Sheep are in abundance here, as are breathtaking views.
The challenge of the course is more severe in strong winds, which are frequent given the course’s location. Better than nearby P&K, but not as good as Porthcawl; cheaper than both to play.
In my view, the hardest course of the three links (SGC, RPGC, P&K) in the area. Due to the frequent high winds and totally unforgiving rough, you need to be able to strike the ball both solidly and accurately to make a good score here.
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James H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 22 2023
What a course!
What an amazing course , beautiful views on every hole , great challenge and great condition.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 7 2023
Southerndown is a good quality and interesting course.
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Ian R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 13 2022
Glorious Course high on the Downs
This was a beautiful course in excellent condition overlooking the Bristol Channel. Fairways and greens were in top condition, and we will definitely visit again.Reviewer Rating
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Paul T rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 25 2022
Slow play
Dreadfully slow play. 3 1/2 hours for a two ball and my playing partner having to leave after 10 holes. Two 3 balls ahead who gave no thought of us waiting at every hole. Plenty of opportunity to pass but don’t think they even gave it a thought. One from each group left after 15 holes and they then joined to make a four ball and still didn’t call me through. Very poor etiquette.(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.4)
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Mark D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2021
Cliff-top venue. Great views.
First tee overlooks a long craggy coastline and beach. Very picturesque. Quite blustery and exposed - not for fair-weather golfers.Great mixture of holes.
Sheep on some of the fairways, and even on a couple of greens.
Overall very good condition.
Friendly & welcoming.
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Ryan W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 28 2020
A real gem of a course with views to die for
A tough track in good condition where poor shots are punished and good one mostly rewarded. The wind plays a big factor here. Stunning course and well worth the visitReviewer Rating
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Eifion E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2020
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Andy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 5 2019
A round with Lydia Hall
A fantastic opportunity to have a round with Lydia Hall, pro on the LET. What a lovely lady, and a superb if not challenging golf course. Very very windy which made it a challenge but not to Lydia so I guess it just goes to show the difference between my game to hers. Very warm welcome and friendly members. A great day had by all(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.8)
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Chris from Woking rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2019
Best course in the Bridgend arwea
Stunning heathland with a real link feel with tight lies and pot bunkers. Have played it few times over the years but right now it is in the best condition possible, given the environment and the odd sheep! Greens were true and a lovely pace, fairways lush after all the rains and stunning views. Great food, made to feel very welcome in the clubhouse.Reviewer Rating
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Ian B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2019
Nice course
Really nice course with some challenging holes with lots of hazards. Must hit the ball straight or its gone. Nice club house with great food(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 12.9)
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Graham T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2019
Interesting course need a buggy mountainous in places. The sheep keep the rough down but do not venture onto the greens. Friendly club .
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 24.9)
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 24.9)
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Peter B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2019
This course has a great layout with awesome views and very true greens even if they were a bit slow. The fairways on the front nine are quite rough due to last years summer. This results in a lot of poor lies with the ball sitting in bare patches which are below the level of the grass. The amount of sheep s**t on the course starts to grate after a few holes but that was the only real negative.
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Ryan W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 29 2018
Stunning course
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Southerndown Golf Club Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Southerndown Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Southerndown Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Southerndown 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 Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Southerndown Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Southerndown 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 Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Southerndown Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Southerndown Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Southerndown Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Southerndown Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Southerndown Golf Club for further details.
