Centurion Club
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Course Information
Centurion Club, located to the West of St. Albans and 40 minutes from Central London is an 18 hole, par 72 (7195 yard), private, parkland / links golf course designed by Simon Gidman in 2013.
18 holes | Par 72 | 7195 yards | Private | Parkland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: Members guests only *
Weekend Guide: Members guests only *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
Visitors' may only access Centurion Club as the guest of a member.
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: Hemel Hempstead Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, HP3 8LA United Kingdom
Tel: 01442 510520
Website: http://www.centurionclub.co.uk
Nearby
 | Little Hay Golf Complex from 220 reviewsDistance 2.55 miles |
 | Shendish Manor Golf Club from 316 reviewsDistance 2.75 miles |
 | Abbey View Golf Club from 6 reviews Distance 2.82 miles |
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Centurion Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.74
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4.74
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Average Ratings
4.58 ... Overall Rating
4.70 ... The Course
4.59 ... Course Cond.
4.35 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.80 ... VFM
4.58 ... Overall Rating
4.70 ... The Course
4.59 ... Course Cond.
4.35 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.80 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.71 ... Pace of play
4.76 ... Hospitality.
4.35 ... Prac. Facil.
4.38 ... Food + Drink
4.71 ... Pace of play
4.76 ... Hospitality.
4.35 ... Prac. Facil.
4.38 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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38 ratings & 33 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 109 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The course explores existing pine woodland on holes 1 to 5, giving the course a distinctly mature and natural feel at the start of the round, then moving into areas which have been carefully and dramatically shaped before returning to the woodland again on 14. Each hole is unique and at 7,200 yards from the back tees it will challenge the very best golfers both in terms of their playing ability as well as their strategic approach to the game, whilst the five teeing grounds of varying length will allow all golfing abilities to enjoy their round. Many of the carries and rough areas have been sown using indigenous fescue grasses and occasionally these features have been added across the approaches to greens or across fairways giving the site a distinctly links feel.
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Reviewed Jun 15 2021 by Luke/London - rated 4 out of 5 Beautiful course, dodgy bunkers
A fantastic course - beautiful, challenging, rewarding, and a lovely atmosphere. But what is going on with the bunkers? Far from good enough for a course of this quality. As if someone stole the sand. Needs urgent fixing!Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 15 2021 by Mike / Lincoln - rated 4 out of 5 Centurion - great course, shame about the bunkers
Played as a guest last week. I really liked the course. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in great condition, but the bunkers really let the course down. Such a shame.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Dec 23 2020 by Mike C - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Sep 18 2020 by Wayne S - rated 5 out of 5 AMAZING
this place will only get better, once the water hazard and practise range are finished. very private course(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 109 Handicap: 25.3)
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Reviewed Jul 8 2020 by John R - rated 5 out of 5 Tough course
Always is great condition and also lots of work going on at the moment (building a new range). Greens are very difficult to read but a pleasure to be able to play there.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 5.8)
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Reviewed Oct 5 2019 by Damian U - rated 5 out of 5 Wonderful challenging course
First few holes stunning with tree lined fairways, makes you think how to hit your shots. Would definitely return again in future(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12)
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Reviewed Sep 1 2019 by Hallam C - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 8 2019 by John R - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic condition
Course is in great condition, greens superb and a pleasure to play there.Changing rooms spotless and half way house really good.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 77 Handicap: 8.6)
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Reviewed May 8 2019 by Kieran W - rated 5 out of 5 great greens good test
Lucky to be invited. Played off the silver tees which makes for a stern test especially in windy conditions.Superb large greens & well manicured throughout.(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 10.2)
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Reviewed Mar 18 2019 by Sam L - rated 4 out of 5 Fantastic condition, shame about the cost
Firstly, the course was in phenomenal condition given the recent weather, the greens were immaculate and the fairways also excellent. The design of the course is also very good, challenging with some interesting holes and certainly given the wind I played in, very difficult.The issue I have with the club lies in the fee as a members guest - £138. It feels very toppy compared to courses of equal quality. For example it is double that of the London Club that has also hosted European Tour events.
Equally, the course is right next to the M1 so you play with a constant hum of that road, and the trees that are patently in need of growing to cut that noise out or make the feel of a more exclusive venue are still in their early stages.
Overall if you get a chance to play, the course is well worth playing - however the fee puts me off playing it again and at that price I would rather play some of the more established courses that have already grown into their own character.
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 106 Handicap: 19.4)
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Reviewed Nov 7 2018 by Gary S - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic
Played with Vinnie Jones won a charity auction played 18 great holes brilliant course great condition friendly staff finally vinnie was a fantastic bloke had a right crack if you ever get the chance please take it top man a brilliant ambassador for the clubCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Nov 6 2018 by Gary - rated 5 out of 5 Gary seymour
Won a charity day with Vinnie Jones today what a top bloke course brilliant staff very friendly what a great day they say never meet your hero’s I did still buzzingCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 29 2018 by David S - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed May 24 2018 by Alberto V - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent experience
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Reviewed May 19 2018 by Pravin P - rated 5 out of 5 Exceptional
Amazing day out with great weather and exceptional course condition with great staff.(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 96 Handicap: 19.6)
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Reviewed May 17 2018 by John R - rated 5 out of 5 Immaculate
Course and club house both in amazing condition. Greens were superb and a joy to play.(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 86 Handicap: 10.8)
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Reviewed May 13 2018 by Matt L - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent facilities and really enjoyed the course. I'd play again, if I was able to get on!
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 20.3)
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Reviewed Aug 7 2017 by Giless C - rated 4 out of 5 Top notch set up. Range and warm up next to the first. Interesting set up with six holes each of 3's, 4's and 5's. Some very nice holes through the trees especially. As a design the whole course is well above averagely memorable. Greens sensibly sloped, very receptive and decently quick 9'3 on my stimp. Tee boxes very tidy, fairways lush and divot free. The rough is kept very sensible, hard to lose a ball.
A few niggles. A green keeper was oblivious to us trying to putt out 20 yards away. Turn. The. Engine. Off. The paths are extremely rough for trollies it's really a buggy set up which is a shame. Not a single par four or five which asks you a question off the tee, every hole is a driver. Bunkers have a lot of stones and variable depth of sand. Very noisy coffee machine in upstairs bar.
Overall I'm not a great fan of courses with this level of exclusivity and I'd prefer a more old fashioned design. Don't think they have any plans to take green fees, but I understand they have been generous to local clubs in giving vouchers for charities, which is commendable. Comfortably a better design than the grove, certainly top 5 in Hertfordshire
View moreA few niggles. A green keeper was oblivious to us trying to putt out 20 yards away. Turn. The. Engine. Off. The paths are extremely rough for trollies it's really a buggy set up which is a shame. Not a single par four or five which asks you a question off the tee, every hole is a driver. Bunkers have a lot of stones and variable depth of sand. Very noisy coffee machine in upstairs bar.
Overall I'm not a great fan of courses with this level of exclusivity and I'd prefer a more old fashioned design. Don't think they have any plans to take green fees, but I understand they have been generous to local clubs in giving vouchers for charities, which is commendable. Comfortably a better design than the grove, certainly top 5 in Hertfordshire
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Reviewed Jun 15 2017 by Kieran W - rated 5 out of 5 Quality set up, play if invited!
Friend invited me to play here for 3rd time. Been a couple of years but remembered most of the holes; always a good sign. Superb condition with tour quality greens, tight beginning but opens up later. Very playable & if get a decent drive away consistently can score very well.(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.1)
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Reviewed May 25 2017 by Jonathan B - rated 5 out of 5 Great course in fantastic condition. Greens were top quality in particular. Fast and true.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 11)
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