Berks, Bucks & Oxon

Opened in 1975 and operated by Milton Keynes Council, this public course winds through the new town's landscaped parkland on the site that gives Abbey Hill its name. It offers a straightforward, accessible test alongside its own par-3 companion course, making it a popular choice for beginners and families as well as regular club golfers.

A scenic parkland just outside Henley-on-Thames, laid out across rolling countryside with mature trees and fine Chiltern views. A fair but varied test that suits golfers of every standard.

A classic Harry Colt parkland at Seer Green in the Chiltern countryside. Tree-lined fairways, well-guarded greens and a gently rolling landscape reward accurate play, and the club has a reputation for excellent year-round condition.

A private members' club near Wokingham, designed by Martin Hawtree and opened in 1996. Heathland and woodland holes weave around lakes and mature pines, with immaculate conditioning that has made it one of the most admired modern courses in the south of England.

Part of the Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa resort, this par-71 parkland course has recently undergone a major redevelopment with remodelled bunkers, seven lake systems and nine reconstructed green complexes. Tree-lined fairways and sweeping doglegs culminate in a much-talked-about short par 3 that has earned a reputation as a bucket-list hole for visiting golfers.

An 18-hole, par-72 parkland course near Maidenhead combining open fairways with plentiful water hazards and well-placed bunkers to challenge golfers of every standard. A 34-bay floodlit driving range and golf academy alongside the course make it a popular practice destination as well as a day's golf.

An attractive parkland on the edge of Buckingham, with the River Great Ouse winding through the course. Water comes into play on several holes, and the gentle terrain makes for an enjoyable walk.

A John Jacobs-designed championship parkland in the grounds of Denham Court, a 17th-century mansion that serves as the clubhouse. The Rivers Colne and Misbourne bring water into play on many holes, and the presentation is consistently superb.

Founded in 1936 and laid out by J.H. Turner, the professional at nearby Frilford Heath, Burford's first nine holes opened that May on open, treeless ground beside the Cotswold town. Decades of tree planting have since matured the par-71, 6,078-yard layout into a classic parkland test, with several demanding driving holes running close to the busy main road.

Founded in 1891, this traditional parkland sits beside the ancient Burnham Beeches woodland. Mature oaks and beeches frame the holes, with small, quick greens and a peaceful setting that belies its closeness to London.

Founded in 1929 on part of the former Blagrave family estate near Reading, Calcot Park was laid out by the celebrated architect Harry Colt, with the historic 1759 Calcot Court mansion serving as the clubhouse until 1960. The course's signature feature is the picturesque lake spanning the 7th hole, the centrepiece of Colt's design.

Opened in June 1994 on 180 acres at Knowl Hill near Reading, Castle Royle was designed by Ryder Cup player Neil Coles and remains a members' club with a strong competitive pedigree, having represented England at the European Men's Club Trophy. Mature parkland surroundings combine with extensive health and leisure facilities to give the club a country-club character beyond the course itself.

A hilltop parkland near Chesham in the Chiltern Hills, with sweeping views across the Buckinghamshire countryside. Generous fairways and well-shaped greens make it a relaxed, enjoyable round.

Set high on the Chiltern escarpment near Wendover, this wooded course winds through beech forest with dramatic changes in elevation. Tight, tree-lined holes and lovely views make it one of the area's most scenic rounds.

Established in 1910, Denham Golf Club enlisted the services of Harry Colt to lay out a course for members and these 18 holes opened for play the following year. Unusually, the clubhouse was fashioned from a 16th century tithe barn and farmhouse and this rustic old structure adds greatly to the charm and ambience of the place. Another interesting aspect to the infrastructure at Denham is the railway station beside the course – a bit like Prestwick in…

Set within the grounds of the Donnington Valley Hotel near Newbury, this is a scenic parkland course threading through wooded Berkshire countryside on the edge of Snelsmore Common. It offers a relaxed, resort-style round with well-maintained fairways and greens set among mature trees.

Opened in 1993 to a design by Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas, this par-72 parkland course is routed through the secluded Donnington Grove Estate near Newbury, where an 18th-century castle overlooks the fairways. The River Lambourne, a rare chalk stream, weaves through the layout and comes into play on several holes, making careful positioning essential.

Opened in 1974 to a design by the renowned Hawtree golf course architecture practice, this par-72, 6,371-yard championship course occupies mature woodland near Bracknell on ground once hunted by Henry VIII. A genuine yet accessible test for players of all abilities, the complex also includes a 9-hole pitch-and-putt course and a 30-bay floodlit driving range.

Designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid and relocated to its present site on the former Drayton Manor estate in 1935/36, this 18-hole parkland course near Abingdon traces its origins back to 1897. Flat, mature parkland and the legacy of one of golf's great architects give the course an understated but well-respected character.

Established in 1903 at Crowthorne and shaped by course architect Peter Paxton, East Berkshire is an 18-hole heathland course typical of the renowned Surrey/Berkshire heathland belt, with pine, birch and heather framing its fairways. The course offers a classic test of accuracy over sandy, free-draining terrain in the heart of the Bagshot heathland.

A members' club based at the Downshire Golf Complex near Bracknell since its founding in 1975, Easthampstead plays over the Hawtree-designed par-72 championship course set among mature woodland. The arrangement gives members access to a full-length 18-hole test alongside practice facilities including a driving range and pitch-and-putt course.

Founded in 1906 with a 9-hole layout by Open champion Willie Park Jr., Ellesborough was later redesigned by H.S. Colt in 1924 and extended to 18 holes by James Braid in 1933. The downland course climbs the Chiltern escarpment beneath Coombe Hill, offering sweeping views, honorary membership for the sitting Prime Minister through its proximity to Chequers, and a guest list that has included Bill Clinton.

A modern course in the Cotswolds near Banbury, set across a peaceful valley with streams, lakes and wide countryside views. Thoughtful design and excellent greens make it a rewarding test for all abilities.

Founded in 1904 as Wycombe and Bourne End Golf Club before taking its present name in 1907, Flackwell Heath's original nine holes by James Sherlock were completed by professional John Turner, with later refinements by Harry Colt and Fred Hawtree. A par-71 course set on wooded Buckinghamshire heathland between Marlow and High Wycombe, it is prized for small, subtly undulating greens that writer Bernard Darwin praised for their true, velvety character.

The legendary J.H. Taylor designed the original course at Frilford Golf Club and this layout, the Red course, was subsequently modified by the club professional J.H. Turner. Not content with altering that course, Turner also established another 9-hole layout on an attractive tract of land nearby that was covered in gorse and heather. In the late 1960s, C. K. Cotton and associate Frank Pennink remodelled this nine and added another, forming the 18-hole…

“Frilford is only seven miles from Oxford,” said Bernard Darwin in his 1910 book, The Golf Courses of the British Isles , “but it might be a hundred miles from anywhere. It lies on a little unfrequented by-road, and is utterly rural and peaceful a spot as could be found anywhere. Here is sand enough and to spare – a wonderful oasis in the desert of mud.” There’s a bit more traffic on the roads these days, but Frilford Golf Club is still tranquil and the…

A mature, tree-lined parkland in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Narrow fairways bordered by woodland demand straight hitting, and the club is known for its friendly atmosphere and well-kept greens.

Founded in 1895, this downland course sits high on the Berkshire Downs overlooking the Thames valley. Firm, fast-running turf and stunning views make it a distinctive and memorable round.

An open parkland near Didcot with free-draining ground that plays well all year. Wide fairways, well-placed bunkers and true greens make it a popular, welcoming club.

Established in 1907 near Chalfont St Giles, Harewood Downs is an 18-hole course set in the rolling Chiltern countryside between Amersham and Chalfont St Giles. Among its noted members was Lord Birkett, the judge who presided over the wartime trial of Oswald Mosley, and the club retains the understated, traditional character of a long-established Buckinghamshire course.

A Donald Steel design on the historic Harleyford estate near Marlow, with rolling parkland holes and fine views over the Thames valley. Clever routing and testing greens make it one of the best-loved courses in the county.

An 18-hole, par-70 course of 5,833 yards set in an area of outstanding natural beauty near High Wycombe, Hazlemere combines carefully placed fairways, bunkers and ponds to offer a rewarding challenge while remaining accessible to golfers of all abilities. Valley views from the modern clubhouse add to its appeal as a popular Buckinghamshire club.

Located in Harpsden, Henley on Thames and designed by James Braid and founded in 1907, this classic parkland course unfolds across one of Oxfordshire’s finest stretches of natural golfing terrain, highlighted by six distinctive par-three holes. Why Play Henley Golf Club? Experience one of James Braid’s most distinctive designs, featuring six imaginative par threes ranging from 128 to 225 yards. This traditional members’ club is renowned for outstanding…

Opened as a 9-hole course in 1992 and extended to 18 holes in 2003 to a design by Gaunt Golf Design, Hennerton sits on protected chalk downland within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Wargrave. The course winds carefully through oak woodland alive with badgers, newts and orchids, with fairways offering views over the Thames Valley.

Set within the historic Heythrop Park estate near Chipping Norton, this championship parkland course was designed by Tom Mackenzie and threaded carefully through landscaped grounds considered a key bridge between seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English garden design. A dammed river comes into play at the 5th and 6th holes, while the elevated par-3 13th plays across a stream to a banked green.

Opened in 1996 on the edge of Oxford, Hinksey Heights is an inland-links-style championship course offering panoramic views of the city's spires from its elevated fairways. Alongside the main 18-hole course, the site also hosts pitch-and-putt, FootGolf and Europe's first 18-hole RugbyGolf course, giving it a notably varied, family-friendly offering.

Huntercombe, along with Willie Park Junior's other groundbreaking masterpiece, Sunningdale, opened in 1901 and sparked a revolution in inland golf design. Walter Travis commented “I consider that Huntercombe is easily the best laid course that I have ever played over anywhere”. Harold Hilton agreed, “in links architecture his two great creations have been Sunningdale and Huntercombe and of the two I am distinctly inclined to look upon Huntercombe as the…

Opened as a nine-hole course in 1996 and extended to a full 18 holes in 2002, Huntswood occupies around 102 acres of mature woodland near Taplow and Slough. The parkland layout is complemented by practice facilities and a clubhouse terrace overlooking the course, making it a popular venue for both golf and events.

Opened in October 1995 and designed by Graeme Webster, this 27-hole complex in the Cherwell valley north of Oxford pairs an 18-hole parkland course with the shorter 9-hole Blenheim loop added in 2003. The main course rewards accuracy over raw length, with two loops of nine each opening on a generous par five, and is backed by a PGA Golf Academy and eight-bay covered driving range.

Opened in 1991 to a design by Donald Steel, this championship 18-hole course sits within 180 acres of Buckinghamshire parkland near Burnham, stretching to 6,798 yards and par 72. Generous, immaculate fairways and well-protected greens wind past six lakes and mature oak and beech woodland, with the rhododendrons and azaleas of spring lending the setting an Augusta-like flourish.

Founded in 1873, one of the oldest clubs in the south of England. The wooded course on the edge of Greenham Common rewards precision more than power, with tree-lined fairways and small, subtle greens.

Established in 1996 and designed by Jonathan Gaunt, this semi-private 18-hole parkland course at Chalfont St Giles plays a compact par 67 over 5,209 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all standards. Its back nine is notable for a run of sweeping doglegs, while the course has built a reputation for greens that stay in superb condition year-round.

Founded in 1873 as Southfield Golf Club, this 18-hole parkland course was reshaped by H.S. Colt in 1922 with input from James Braid, giving it a classic layout that has endured ever since. Set over 6,303 yards at par 70, the course offers notable variety and elevation change across its holes, with fast, true-rolling greens that remain a hallmark of the club.

Built in 1994 at Iver in South Buckinghamshire, this 18-hole, par-70 course plays 6,327 yards through a parkland setting enlivened by strategic bunkering and water features. The layout, known for its immaculate condition, also offers FootGolf alongside conventional play and a well-equipped practice ground.

Founded in 1887 on Ascot Heath and designed by J.H. Taylor, this is the second oldest, and the only Royal, golf club in Berkshire, becoming a Royal Club by command of Queen Victoria in its first year. Redevelopment of the racecourse forced a move across the road to Sunninghill Park, where an 18-hole course opened to members in December 2004, continuing a history that once saw the club host the Boys Amateur Championship.

Opened in 1992 to a Donald Steel design, this 18-hole parkland course near Milcombe in rolling North Oxfordshire countryside plays to a par of 72 over 6,768 yards. Wide, forgiving fairways on the front nine give way to a more undulating and testing back nine, with a course rating and slope that make it a genuine but fair challenge.

A well-regarded course near Wokingham with two contrasting nines: an open, links-style front and a tree-lined parkland back. Lakes and strategic bunkering add plenty of challenge.

Established in 1966 with its full 18 holes completed by 1969, this well-established 110-acre parkland course near Swindon was opened by former Open Champion Max Faulkner and Ryder Cup player Brian Barnes. Holes 5, 6 and 7 form the club's signature stretch, nicknamed its own 'Amen Corner' for the way it can make or break a round.

A mature parkland close to the Thames near Reading, with tree-lined fairways and well-protected greens. Known for its excellent condition and friendly members' atmosphere.

Stoke Park (Colt Alison) is the golf course where James Bond beat Auric Goldfinger, and the golf would be worth the trip even without the film crew's stamp of approval. Harry Colt and Charles Hugh Alison built 27 holes here in 1908, across a 300-acre Buckinghamshire estate landscaped by Capability Brown, 8km (5 miles) from Windsor Castle. Currently ranked 71st in England and 34th in London South East England, this is parkland golf with genuine…

Carved out of ancient woodland just north-east of Oxford, Studley Wood mixes tree-lined holes with lakes and natural streams. A peaceful, varied course that is maintained to a high standard.

Tadmarton Heath Golf Club is a pretty little course sited close to the small market town of Banbury and its charming old Cotswold stone clubhouse (converted from a farmhouse) is very much in keeping with its rustic surroundings. You could say that it’s a course for the connoisseur who appreciates traditional golfing challenges. Frank Pennink's Choice of Golf Courses Donald Steel is also an admirer of the course, opining that “it has what may conveniently…

Designed by Willie Park Jr and opened in 1909, Temple sits on chalk downland at Hurley above the Thames. Fast-running turf, natural slopes and wide views make it a classic, fun-to-play layout.

Tracing its roots to 1910 as the Caversham and South Oxfordshire Golf Club, with an even earlier nine-hole course at Tilehurst in the late 1800s, the club took its current name in 1939 and was redesigned in the 1930s by Philip Mackenzie Ross. In 2019 it relocated to the former Caversham Heath site above the Thames, reopening in April 2021 with an 18-hole championship course redesigned by Canadian architect Thomas McBroom alongside a shorter 9-hole public layout.

Dating from 1992, this semi-private 18-hole course near Reading plays a modest 5,698 yards at par 69, with a layout widely praised for its consistently fast, well-maintained greens. Fair rather than overly demanding, it closes with a testing 18th hole guarded by a lake that catches many an approach.

Established in 1890, making it one of the oldest clubs in Oxfordshire, this 18-hole parkland course at Chipping Norton plays around 6,300 yards at par 72 through wide fairways, mature trees and sweeping views across the surrounding Cotswold countryside. Now part of the Cotswolds Hotel & Spa, it blends its traditional parkland character with modern practice facilities including a Trackman simulator.

A peaceful parkland in the grounds of the Defence Academy at Shrivenham, set among mature trees and open countryside. A quiet, well-kept course with a friendly welcome for visitors.

Opened in 1990 to a Donald Steel design, this modern 18-hole parkland course at Mill Ride near Ascot was regarded as one of the best new courses to open in Berkshire at the time. Mature planting has since filled out the layout, giving it the settled, established feel of a course well beyond its years.

Designed by American architect Rees Jones, this championship resort course near Milton Common was prestigious enough to host the Benson & Hedges International Open from 1996 to 1999 and the Brabazon Trophy in 2005. Acquired by Leaderboard Golf in 2002 and expanded with a new hotel and spa in 2010, it combines a demanding parkland layout with full resort hospitality.

A municipal golf facility in Farnham Park, Slough, now managed by Wycombe Wanderers Football Club, the course offers accessible parkland golf across its holes with recently refurbished clubhouse and catering facilities. It continues to serve as a welcoming, affordable local option for golfers of all levels in South Buckinghamshire.

Opened for play in 1998 and designed by Brian Huggett and Tim Lobb, this 130-acre parkland course sits on the east bank of the River Thames between Wallingford and Moulsford. The riverside setting is the defining feature of the layout, now run as part of the Springs Resort alongside its spa hotel.

Established in 1975 and laid out by Robin Stagg and Paul Simpson, this is reputed to be the highest golf course in Berkshire, set on chalk downland near Newbury. A choice of tees ranging from 5,450 yards up to championship distances beyond 7,000 yards gives the course a good challenge for players of every standard.

Set in rolling Cotswold countryside near Chipping Norton, The Wychwood is an open, undulating course with lakes and wide views. Natural contours and water hazards keep every hole interesting, and the welcome to visitors is warm.

Opened in 1996 within the Englefield Estate near Reading, this 18-hole course was designed and built by its owner Mike Lowe, who honed his course-management expertise as Chairman of the Greens at North Wales Golf Club. What began with little more than a portacabin for a clubhouse has grown, over 150 acres of Berkshire countryside, into a well-established course known for its relaxed, family-run atmosphere.

Founded in 1993 at Iver, close to Heathrow and the M25, M4 and A4, this 18-hole parkland course plays a shorter 5,041 yards from the yellow tees at par 69, with three par 3s and two par 5s on each nine. Its proprietary set-up and compact, well-maintained layout make it a popular convenient test for golfers in South Buckinghamshire.

Opened in 1992 as a 9-hole course and extended in 1995 with support from the Forestry Commission, which has since seen more than 10,000 trees planted across the site, this parkland course near Great Brickhill is built alongside the Grand Union Canal. The River Ouzel winds through and comes into play on five holes, most notably at the 7th and 15th, rewarding careful course management over raw power.

Designed by Donald Steel, the first architect in over 50 years to undertake major work at St Andrews, this mature parkland course near Oxford plays to a par of 72 over 6,463 yards. Sweeping dogleg par 5s at the 4th and 10th contrast with the short but tightly bunkered par-3 14th, making for a layout that is both sympathetic and challenging to players of all standards.

Opened in 1973, this 18-hole course sits at the foot of the Chiltern Hills near Aylesbury and measures just under 6,000 yards from the back tees. Water hazards are a distinctive feature, giving genuine variety of character across the holes while still welcoming golfers of all abilities.

A busy 27-hole complex near Slough built around the 18-hole, par-70 Blue Course together with the shorter Green Course, set within mature Buckinghamshire parkland. The Blue Course has recently been reconfigured, giving it a fresh test alongside long-established practice facilities and a well-used driving range.

Opened in 1972 and designed by Open champion Sir Henry Cotton, this 18-hole, par-73 course in Bletchley stretches to almost 6,700 yards over largely flat, walker-friendly terrain. Year-round grass tees and gentle contours make it a popular test for golfers of all standards in Milton Keynes.

Perched above the Thames at Cookham, Winter Hill offers some of the finest river views in the county. The open parkland plays firm and fast in summer, with the wind adding to the challenge.

An 18-hole championship course set among lakes and mature Oxfordshire countryside near Witney, combining generous fairways with water coming into play on several holes. The resort-style layout is complemented by full practice facilities, making it a popular test for members and visiting golfers alike.

The Duchess is the shortest and prettiest of the three courses at Woburn Golf Club. Major competitions, accolades and honours are usually heaped on the Duke's and more recently the Marquess courses, but the Duchess is lovely in its own right, and a stern challenge. Charles Lawrie routed the Duchess course but sadly died before the build started, so his partner Donald Steel completed the project. The layout opened for play in 1979 and it measures a…

Opened in 1996 to a design by Jonathan Gaunt, this 18-hole course was laid out around the historic 18th-century Wokefield Park mansion in consultation with English Heritage. Completed in just nine months, it won a BALI National Award for landscaping, the only time a golf course has been so recognised, and features mature oaks, wellingtonias and water throughout.

Designed by Ryder Cup captain John Jacobs, the Main Course is laid out on chalk downland within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering sweeping views across the hills. A par-3 Short Course and floodlit driving range, recently redeveloped by Gaunt Golf Design, round out a popular practice-friendly facility near High Wycombe.