Top 10 Golf Courses – Bedforshire

County champion: Matt Hill (Whitchurch, previously Leighton Buzzard). Handicap: +1
TOP 10:

Leighton Buzzard

The course has improved massively over the last few years and now has some of the best greens in the county. The final three holes are a real test of nerve before visiting the most welcoming bar around.
Green fees: £38 midweek only. Tel: 01525 244800.

https://www.lbgc.co.uk/

John O’Gaunt (O’Gaunt)

A real test of skill and the narrow fairways and subtle greens make for a stern challenge. The par-3 10th is the star hole – 170 yards to a lightning fast green makes for a tricky par.
Green fees: £55 midweek, £50 weekends (after 3pm). Tel: 01767 260360.
https://www.johnogauntgolfclub.co.uk/ 

Beds & County

About as windy as golf in Bedfordshire gets and great for year-round golf. With out of bounds to the right of the first 10 holes, make sure to aim left!
Green fees: £30 midweek, £35 weekends. Tel: 01234 352617.
https://www.bandcgc.co.uk/

Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands

A short course, but with some tough holes around the turn it will test even the best course management.
Green fees: £40 midweek, £56 weekends. Tel: 01908 583596.
http://www.aspleyguisegolfclub.co.uk/

The Bedford

The best course in the county for an ‘off season’ game owing to the fact it is in excellent condition throughout the year.
Green fees: £40 midweek, £56 weekends. Tel: 01234 320022.
www.thebedfordgc.com/

Dunstable Downs

My favourite starting hole in Beds is a fun par 5 with the fairway 100ft below the tee but put your hiking boots on for the physically demanding 8th hole, a 470-yard uphiller.
Green fees: £40. Tel: 01582 604472
http://www.dunstabledownsgolf.co.uk/

John O’Gaunt (Carthagena)

A really enjoyable course with a fun finish. A great option for a full day’s golf with another 18 holes to explore on the other side of the main road!
Green fees: £55 midweek, £50 weekends (after 3pm). Tel: 01767 260360.

https://www.johnogauntgolfclub.co.uk/ 

Luton Hoo

The best stay-and-play venue in Beds with the longest par 3 in the county too – you’ll do well to walk off with par at the 271-yard 13th. Unlucky for many.
Green fees: £35 midweek, £42.50 weekends. Tel: 01582 734437.

www.lutonhoo.co.uk/

Pavenham Park

With some of the most entertaining greens around, it is well worth paying a visit though it’s probably best played in spring.
Green fees: From £20.Tel: 01234 822202.

www.pavenhampark.com/

South Beds

Home to one of the toughest opening stretches in the county. Play the first four well and you can make a decent score.
Green fees: £30 midweek, £45 weekends.Tel: 01582 591500 
www.southbedsgolfclub.co.uk/