Frilford Heath,
Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5NW
Office
+44 (0)1865 390 864Pro shop
+44 (0)1865 390 887Fax
+44 (0)1865 390 823Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Derek Craik Jr (Head Professional)The Course:
18 holes. Heathland course. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Original nine holes designed by club professional J.H. Turner (1928). Remodelled and extended to 18-holes by C.K. "Ken" Cotton & Frank Pennink (1964).
18-hole par-73 Red Course (6884 yds); 18-hole par-72 Blue course (6728 yds).
51.679065
-1.361983
7 miles SW of Oxford
Leave M4 at Jtn 13. Follow A34 direction Oxford / Abingdon. After 16 miles leave A34 (Abingdon / Witney) and follow A415 direction Witney. After 2.4 miles turn R. at traffic lights by Shell garage and follow A388 direction Oxford. After o.6 miles golf is on your L.
Frilford Heath Golf Club (Green course): This is the shortest of the three courses here at Frilford Heath, and ranks for most people at No.3 in the pecking order. However, with 9 holes from J.H.Taylor and 9 more added by Ken Cotton, Frilford's Green course still adds up to an enjoyable heathland golfing experience.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. On a rotational basis, one of Frilford Heath's three courses is reserved for two-ball and foursomes play on any given day.
Booking in advance not essential, but worth checking ahead to ensure tee-time availability. Proof of handicap required.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Good
This course comprises an older 9-hole course designed by J.H.Taylor and a more recent 9 designed by Ken Cotton.
No
Frilford Heath
West Berkshire
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN
+44 (0)870 400 8200
Visit websiteOxford's leading hotel - the AA Five star Macdonald Randolph Hotel - is situated in the heart of the historic city of Oxford opposite the world famous Ashmolean Museum. Built in 1864 and recently refurbished, the hotel offers guests the highest level of comfort and service in a traditional and welcoming environment.
No
No
The Oxfordshire; Frilford Heath (Red, Blue and Green courses);
Tournaments:
PGA Championship: the first men’s major of the year will be contested at TPC Harding Park, without spectators being present (Aug 6-9).
European Senior (Staysure) Tour: the Europe-based over-50s tour for men has taken the reluctant step of cancelling the entire 2020 season, based on the additional coronavirus risk associated with the age demographic of the players.
Who's Who:
Miguel Ángel Jiménez: recorded his 707th European Tour start at the English Open in July, surpassing Sam Torrance’s record for the most appearances on the Tour.
Brooks Koepka: the former world No.1 defends his title at the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational at TPC Southwind in Memphis (July 30-Aug 2).
Traigh Golf Course (pronounced "try", and meaning "beach" in Gaelic): You'll find this nine-hole seaside gem on the scenic coast road (as opposed to the more inland and quicker A830) between Arisaig and Morar. Although not on the well-beaten path of Scotland's "trophy" courses, if you are passing through this area, it's a must play.
Read More...
Cullen Links Golf Club: "immensely scenic", "quirky as golf can get", "short!", "hugely enjoyable" ... Cullen Links attracts as wide a variety of comments as it lays down golfing challenges. Shoehorned into this 4,600 yard treasure trove are ten par-3s, seven par-4s and a good-length par-5. Here you'll find all the seaside scenery a golfer could ask for, and a lot more besides. Read More...
You can subscribe to the Where2Golf channel on YT if you like to see more video content. You'll find a "Subscribe" button on any of our YouTube videos. Or if you want a quick and direct access subscribe here. Once done, any new published videos will show up in your Subscriptions feed.
