The Bristol Golf Club
Course Information
The Bristol Golf Club, Gloucester is an 18 hole, par 70 (6124 yard), public, parkland golf course established in 2000.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6124 yards | Public | Parkland
The Bristol Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: St Swithins Park, Blackhorse Hill, Almonsbury, Gloucester, BS10 7TP United Kingdom
Tel: 01454 620 000
Golf Pro: Andrew Etherington | Tel: 01454 456620
Website: https://www.bristolgolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Allowed Mon-Fri after 10am and weekends after 12 midday
Twilight from £18 per person after 4pm
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round Mon-Thurs, £34.00 Fri *
Weekend Guide: £38.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| The Bristol | White | 70 | 70.3 [131] | 6138 | ||
| The Bristol | Yellow | 70 | 68.8 [125] | 5787 | ||
| The Bristol | Red | 71 | 71.6 [125] | 5326 | ||
| The Bristol | Yellow f9 | 36 | 36 | 3008 | ||
The Bristol Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.03
AVERAGE RATING 3.7
(based on 193 reviews)
5 star
44
4 star
82
3 star
48
2 star
12
1 star
7
HIGHLY RATED
99%
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Bob Riley rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2014
We went as part of a local society .
36 of us in total. Clean modern club house . Bacon rolls and coffee on arrival , great first impression sadly this is were it ends . The course is in rubbish condition green must be worst I've ever played on , tees very close to greens ending in one of the party being hit by a stray golf ball.
Course is dull to play not at all interesting in anyway. Food after was poor quality .
We did speak to the head pro after, told him what happened on the course . He really couldn't of cared any less .
Don't think our society will be returning to the Bristol sadly .
36 of us in total. Clean modern club house . Bacon rolls and coffee on arrival , great first impression sadly this is were it ends . The course is in rubbish condition green must be worst I've ever played on , tees very close to greens ending in one of the party being hit by a stray golf ball.
Course is dull to play not at all interesting in anyway. Food after was poor quality .
We did speak to the head pro after, told him what happened on the course . He really couldn't of cared any less .
Don't think our society will be returning to the Bristol sadly .
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Stanley rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 25 2014
Thought I would try the Bristol after reading mixed reviews . The course layout is interesting in parts though over all I did not enjoy the experience . The course is in very poor condition . I found the pro shop had poor choice and very expensive . We did stay for food which wasn't the best, sandwich and a pint 10quid !.
I wouldn't recommend this course . Play the kindleshire the set up there is to a very high standard leaves the Bristol miles behind !.
I wouldn't recommend this course . Play the kindleshire the set up there is to a very high standard leaves the Bristol miles behind !.
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Malcom rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 26 2013
Worst course I've ever played. Rude staff . Course in shocking condition . Food disgusting over priced and over cooked. Will never return !.
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MD rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2013
Been a member for 3 years at this club, the staff are all very friendly but the course is in very poor condition, Not good value for your money.
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Tim J rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 17 2024
The Bristol bog
Looks like it could be a great course in the summer. But it's so wet now it virtually unplayable! We should not have been charged full price to play on a marsh!Reviewer Rating
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Colin T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 18 2021
Excellent condition
The only criticism i had about the course was that it seemed to have too many people on the course that did not know how to conduct themselves and dress code was not good. Lots of society groups out and this may of been the reason. The marshal was very good and was checking up on everyone but it did seem to be very slow. I would not recommend this club as this seemed to be a fault on the day. We completed the course in 4.5hrs but the other groups before us i was told completed the course in 5.5hrs, which is not good. The club was quiet and did not have any atmosphere, and the bar staff looked like they wanted to go home and lock up . Not good really and this does need to be addressed. we teed off at 1400hrs and just got back in time before it got dark. Some building work was being done on the back three holes but this in fairness never effected our game. We are all members of other clubs around the Bristol area and we all felt that these issues should be addressed. One final point the showers we also used, and they were in fact cold.(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 104 Handicap: 24.5)
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Neville C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2020
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Ben D rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2015
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 86 Handicap: 13.8)
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Colin T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2013
Although on the day some temperary mats had to be used due to the condition of the course we found that the signage was poor and this was apparent on all holes.No 200 or 100 markers visible on the course, this we felt was below average and very poor for the money paid on the day. The facilities in the club were good and the bar staff curtious.
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Colin T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2022
The course was heavy going but considering the weather and the time of year it was not that bad. The greens had been worked on so the club offered a reduction of £10 on the green fees. Which was appreciated.
The club house seemed to have a lot more activity and the staff was very helpful. The only downside was that the drink was or seemed expensive
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.5)
The club house seemed to have a lot more activity and the staff was very helpful. The only downside was that the drink was or seemed expensive
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.5)
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Phil W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2021
Very nice course
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Ian M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2020
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Bertie R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2019
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Mark B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2019
interesting undulating course
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Lee T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2018
Good course
Good course but very tight in places could be affected by bad weather. Despite this provides an interesting round with great views.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 105 Handicap: 26.9)
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Nigel J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2018
Always a Challenge
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Gary G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 22 2017
Good course
Decent course with a good variety of holes. The longer hitter probably had the advantaged on this course because there is room for error but there are odd holes where tactical play might be king with large trees getting in the way if you hit the wrong part of the fairway. There are a number of greens which have been elevated so finding the pin can be tricky and the bunkers are compacted.Greens and fairways in excellent condition ball cleaners and bins throughout the course and the course is fairly easy walking until the walk between the 17th and 18th holes which is quite steep but is a concrete path. The views are similar to what you get at Thornbury golf course up the road but you’re exposed to them a little more.
Good course wouldn’t pay full money of over £28 for a round though after 4pm £17 seems reasonable. £1.40 for a bottle of water is a bit of a rip off considering you can by a pint of quality cider for £2 in tesco...
(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 18.5)
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Stephen F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2017
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(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16)
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Steven H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2017
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Saqib R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 25 2017
Good course, lovely views. Slow play ahead in 4 balls. Good condition
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 20.5)
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 20.5)
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Darryl H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 11 2017
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
Few holes where still a bit boggy, once dried out this will be a good course. Some very challenging holes, chance to get the driver out a lot, is open in places.
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Andrew W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 29 2017
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John F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 8 2017
Decent enough course. Really enjoyed the layout. The par 3's were a lot of fun with the water features. Was very muddy though. Don't bother going in winter, the drainage is MUCH better on other Bristol courses.
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Chris P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 2 2016
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(Round played: Dec 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 26.2)
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Gary G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2016
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 100 Handicap: 17.1)
The Bristol golf club course provided an interesting round. First of all as all my reviews I start with the simple stuff. There are plenty of bins and ball cleaners around this club to keep most players happy. Two moans I will have though is the new yardage markers, I don’t understand why the new yardage markers are discs on the fairway and not stakes/posts next to the fairway. You have to be on top of them to see the marker. A stake/post you can see from 100s of yards away, surely it would speed up play if the golfers don’t have to hunt yardage markers? My second moan is that signage from the green to the next tee could be slightly better as we found ourselves having to refer to the course map on the card, which again slows play down.
This is a lovely course which is challenging for most golfers but not daunting for the average to high handicapper as the hazards are quite minor. There is a nice variety of short and long holes for their par and a mix of par3,4 and 5s. A couple of holes require you to hit over water which always makes it a little more exciting but you don’t feel like you’re always having to avoid. The first two holes play ontop of the hill looking over the Severn estuary, a similar view can be found at Thornbury golf course up the road and Stinchcombe Hill further up the river again. On the third hole you drop down the hill to play amongst some mature “woodland” which makes some local courses look immature. I was lucky to play in October when the leaves were turning which made the area look rather spectacular in the drizzle. The greens are well maintained for the time of year and the fairways are outstanding. The bunkers were compacted from the nights rain which made them a little painful at times to play out form. But considering the rain the course was very firm under foot.
I got a good deal using teeofftimes to play this course as normally the course is out of my budget. Although this is a lovely course with interesting holes and beautiful scenery I wouldn’t pay £30 a round as advertised on their web site. When there are other courses of similar quality in the area. However if you get a good deal it is certainly worth a nock. If you are local and used to playing Thornbury golf course and Woodlands, I would highly recommend you try Bristol golf club when the opportunity arrives.
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Max N rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2016
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Colin T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2016
Not a bad course but the atmosphere in the club does seem to fall very flat and that does seem to be a problem with wanting to return again.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 105 Handicap: 22.9)
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Ian T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2016
ok course nice views in reasonable condition but a 'corporate' style venue. Some challenging holes and often playing blind
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Ian C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2016
Plenty of practice facilities on offer and even a 9 hole footgolf course! Superb views on the first couple of holes across the severn to Wales. Whilst drainage can be an issue here, they always seem to be working hard to improve the course. Particularly happy with back to back birdies on 9
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The Bristol Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at The Bristol Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at The Bristol Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at The Bristol 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 The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at The Bristol Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at The Bristol 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 The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact The Bristol Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at The Bristol Golf Club
Is there accommodation at The Bristol Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at The Bristol Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact The Bristol Golf Club for further details.
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