Old Bisley Rd, Frimley,
Camberley, Surrey GU16 9NX
The Course:
18 holes. Wooded heathland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb ( ... only one notable climb, at the par-4 13th).
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Designed by original owner, Clive Smith.
51.321081
-0.701025
2.5 mi E of Frimley / 10 miles NW of Guildford.
Pine Ridge, Eng
Pine Ridge Golf Club: in terms of golf course DNA, Pine Ridge possesses much of the character of its loftier local peers ... a thoroughly enjoyable and well crafted heathland gem, where the swish of pine trees is accompanied by the fast run of the ball scampering across firm easy-draining turf. But price-wise, this busy and popular layout represents a real bargain when compared to its high-end high-price Surrey-Berkshire neighbours ... amongst them Sunningdale, The Berkshire, Swinley Forest and Camberley Heath (a very near neighbour).
The excellent opening trio of holes on Pine Ridge's front-nine loop, are played through tree-lined corridors of pine. Great scene-setters for the round to come. The elevated-tee to elevated-green par-4 2nd, with a water ditch potentially in play from the tee, is a most handsome heathland hole.
The second-half of the front-nine, played in flatter and relatively open terrain, has a sequence of parallel running holes that eventually take you back to the clubhouse. Thankfully this flatter and less memorable stretch is bettered by a more undulating back-nine, where once again you are back amongst the pines.
Along the way at Pine Ridge you'll enjoy the easy-paced gently sloping greens, and, like many a heathland course, an almost complete absence of water. There's also several shortish par-4's and 5's for larruping big hitters. Don't be put off by the occasional sound of rifle fire from the nearby Bisley butts, or the fast running fairways, which can become super-fast, especially if the sandy soil dries out under a persistent summer sun. At weekends, those firm fast fairways can translate into slow rounds.
Pick of the holes: 15-16-17 comprises a memorable triumverate. The par-4 15th demands a blind drive, where a gentle draw over a ridge will serve you well. At the par-4 16th you see all before you, but a full-blooded tilt down the narrow fairway to the green may not be your best strategy. The par-3 17th is a teasing "wee demon". The small green is protected by a large gaping front bunker that will surely get your attention! Don't under-club!
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent, with a large 36-bay covered driving range.
Since 2007, Pine Ridge has been part of the Crown Group of public daily fee golf courses located in the south of England. The collection includes about ten golf clubs and centres, amongst them St Mellion (Cornwall), Milford (Surrey) and South Winchester (Hants), which are also covered in this website.
Pine Ridge was designed by local golfer and owner at the time, Clive Smith. It opened in 1993 during a period when the golf market was booming, and new courses were being built with great regularity. Pine Ridge was designed to target the daily fee golf market, but with a higher design and build quality than many of its municipal or public peers.
Bagshot Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, Berks SL5 9JH.
+44 (0)344 879 9104
Visit websiteThe Berystede Hotel & Spa offers 126 individually styled guest rooms, an award winning restaurant and secluded gardens, as well as close proximity to the best of the Surrey/Berkshire heathland golf courses.
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The Berkshire; Sunningdale; Swinley Forest; Wentworth.
Camberley Heath; Pine Ridge; Stoke Park; The Buckinghamshire; St George's Hill; New Zealand; Pyrford; Woking; Worplesdon; West Hill; North Hants.
London Road, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5EU
+44 (0)1276 471 774
Visit websitePennyhill Park offers relaxed comfort, delightful surroundings and service that is world-class. Located within the 120 acre estate is one of the UK's finest Spa's. The hotel location puts you in easy reach of horse racing at Ascot and golf at numerous great courses. Windsor Castle and Great Park are also only a stone's throw away.
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The Berkshire; Sunningdale; Swinley Forest; Camberley Heath; Pine Ridge.
Wentworth; Foxhills; East Berks; Woking; Worplesdon; West Hill; New Zealand; North Hants; Hankley Common; St George's Hill; Pyrford; Stoke Park; Temple.
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