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163 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 8 out of 1971.

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What the club says: Sitting on 350 acres of traditional English country side in the heart of Shropshire, The Astbury (formerly known as Astbury Hall) has a distinctive story behind its development as the brain child of K.K. Downing, lead guitarist of Grammy award-winning heavy metal band, Judas Priest. The 18 hole golf course opened to the public on September 15 2010, completing K.K. Downing’s first course design. In December 2013 Darren Clarke became the Tour Professional for the Astbury where he represent the company all over the world. The course was recognised for outstanding Golf Architecture in the 2014 UK Property awards - showing the impressive vision of K.K Downing.
The course Combining natural features, tactically placed bunkers and beautifully manicured playing surfaces subtly contoured to USGA standards, the course measures over 6500 yards and promises to be a test to golfers of all abilities.

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Great course with a truly great atmosphere. Played in November and the greens were fast a true, not a bobble in any of them. Layout was great and every hole was a challenge. Condition can't be faulted not a blade of grass out of place. To the person who complained about the routing, don't be cheap and buy a course planner!!! - Nov 28 2011

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- Apr 3 2017

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Luke B rated 5 out of 5 - Aug 19 2018

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Amazing
Absolutely stunning views and the course is beautiful.

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Darren K rated 5 out of 5 - Aug 12 2018

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John Berkshire rated 2 out of 5 - Jul 16 2018

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Middle of the Road
In the Middle of Nowhere but I’d heard a fair bit about it, course played really short, I know it’s running miles but even so it’s a short track, couple of nice holes but most very average, flew round hardly a golfer to be seen, not sure how it’s the top of the Midlands

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Harry B rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 14 2018

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Beautifully maintained as always, possibly the most well maintained after course Iv played. Great value and great location *****

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James J rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 8 2018

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Great course in great condition well worth a visit now it’s back open

(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 97 Handicap: 26.3)

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Martin p. rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 28 2018

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Exceptional
In a wilderness on brown burnt off courses Astbury is like an oasis, I couldn’t believe the course conditions, it’s amazing. This has to be the finest course for its money within 50 miles
To the previous reviewer, if you have never liked it why play again? Sounds like you have an axe to grind

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Keith Durham rated 2 out of 5 - Jun 27 2018

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Confused
Dont get this place, never really liked it from when it opened and I just feel it has gone down hill over the past year or so.

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John M. Wolverhampton rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 17 2018

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Excellent
Played last September and upon return it’s just as good, greens fast and true, and fairways are like carpets. Excellent value for money and feels like it should cost more to play

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Dawn from Hull rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 15 2018

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Great Course
Played here recently with my husband. Lovely course, thrououghly enjoyed it. Challenging course, beautiful scenary!

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Alex H rated 3 out of 5 - May 28 2018

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Had been looking forward to playing here again after I last played there last year. Unfortunately it feels like the club hasn't quite recovered from going into administration. The course itself wasn't the same as last time. Needed a mowing all over. There were daisies growing on one fairway. The greens were decent bit I've known them better. I'll put that down to the heavy rain yesterday.
The club just lacks atmosphere. There can't have been more than 5 groups on the entire course which for a bank holiday would concern me as an owner. But for us made it like millionaires golf. Good deal with tee off times but definitely wouldn't pay the 45 pounds booking direct.

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.7)

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James H rated 5 out of 5 - May 24 2018

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Astbury reopens
The Course has reopened after a period of administration, course excellent and beautifully manicured as always, not busy when we played but I expect as soon as the word of mouth gets around it will be busy again. Cannot fault Course or service

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David C rated 4 out of 5 - May 20 2018

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Course in process of re-opening, so no hospitality facilities available. That said, the course was in excellent condition and there were very few other players on the course.

(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: 28)

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Martin O rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 30 2017

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hidden gem
worth a visit I love the place well manicured golf course, friendly staff excellent layout great challenge

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Tony R rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 24 2017

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Great course

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Steve M rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 9 2017

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A Class set up
Great day, Friendly staff in the Pro shop, the starter & in the bar. Course in excellent condition, can't wait to go back!

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Tony S rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 28 2017

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Great
Great fairways,greens and the 18 is a must photo shoot with the club behind the green par 3 over water

(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 25.6)

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Jason M rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 25 2017

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WOW!!!!
Top notch course!! From the moment we arrived we were shown to the 1st tee, the pace of play was excellent, extremely well manicured and greens to test the best! If you go slightly array the rough isn't too bad to get out of so that is a massive plus for a high handicapper. the course layout is excellent with buggy paths guiding you to the next tee so your never really asking the question where do i go next! overall i have to say it is the best golf i have played on ever!!! the only slight downside if there is one, and I'm being picky here is that there are no ball cleaners around the course. I will be back again and soon, and again and again and again.............

(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: 28)

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James S rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 19 2017

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Tony M rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 18 2017

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Very nice course green suburb
First time here but not my last , not a good round but now know the course. Will play a lot better next time

(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 107 Handicap: 22.3)

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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5 - Sep 7 2017

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You Gotta Play This.
This is one amazing golf course. Not only is it a fantastic course to play it is also very scenic as you play amongst the Deer who are grazing just feet away. Some very challenging golf holes one of which I have to say is the Par 3 18th. too may positive points to put up here, but if you love golf then this has to be one to put on the Bucket List.

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