Frilford Heath,
Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5NW
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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
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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.
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This course comprises an older 9-hole course designed by J.H.Taylor and a more recent 9 designed by Ken Cotton.
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Frilford Heath
West Berkshire
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LN
+44 (0)870 400 8200
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The Oxfordshire; Frilford Heath (Red, Blue and Green courses);
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