embob Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I'm a keen but quite bad golfer. I used to play at the public course in Beckenham but with its closure and the end of last year I am looking for an affordable, local alternative.Any recommendations? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrinkingBuddy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Bexleyheath has a very nice public course with decent facilities. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
embob Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Thanks Drinkingbuddy. Great thing about Beckenham was the easy access form public transport. I will give Bexleyheath a try. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dulwich61 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Aquarius Golf Club, Marmora Road:www.aquariusgolfclub.co.uk/pages.php/index.html9-hole course laid out around a covered reservoir hence the name. ?540 a year for full membership.Friendly place, if a bit quirky. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help-Ma-Boab Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Mitcham is good. Right beside the train station as well. Have to cross over tram lines but a good enough 18 holer.ED to Mitcham Jct on train. 34 mins. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use to do the same until I found out Beckenham closed. I recently went to Bromley. It's 9 holes and fairly short holes. Not as good Beckenham but I found it the closest with reasonable availability.I just had a look at Bexley Heath and they don't have any slots in the morning and hardly anything on weekends.http://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/bromleygolf Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifton Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 You could try the Orpington Golf Centre. http://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/orpington Two courses, Cray Valley and Ruxley. From where you've played before I suggest you try Ruxley. It initially seems to be a very short course (five par threes in the front nine, par 32), but then goes off into the country in the back nine, which is par 37 with only one par three. Not great condition, but some challenging holes, and normally not busy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG1001 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 My partner recommends Darenth Valley, two minute walk from Shoreham train station which is on the thameslink from Herne Hill - 'quite challenging, 18 hole public course, ?32 on weekends or ?23 on weekdays - less for 9', he says. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
embob Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Thanks so much for the responses. Lets hope the weather holds so I can try them all out. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1142692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockworkorange Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 The oaks in Carshalton. Decent 18 hole, enough challenge to keep it interesting.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143081 Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&G Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Dulwich and Sydenham is lovely. Amazing views, nice course. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 D&S is a beauty (only played there once) but with joining fees of ?2K plus ?1,700 per year membership - or ?50 a round as a guest - not sure it would fall into many people's definitions of "affordable"! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleglen Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Sundridge Park- is very close to the station Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Similar to D&G, unaccompanied visitors only on weekdays and price starting at ?50. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Aquarious Golf Club Marmora Road SE22 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulipedia Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 High ElmsChelsfield LakesLullingstone Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143930 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulipedia Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Coulsdon Manor Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1143932 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamma Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Aquarius all the way. It's fine for less good golfers (like me), cheap, nice little clubhouse, friendly bunch and the best views in London. Not many courses where you aim for the Shard on the first tee! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1144142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I think the Addington area has some good public courses too. In terms of members clubs, you should define "quite bad" - if you can play to say a 30 handicap or better you would be happily received at Dulwich and Sydenham. You could play without a member during the week and probably less busy times at weekends, but call in advance to check. But is a different standard to Beckenham. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1144340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Banstead and Cuddington courses are very close to Banstead train station, south of Sutton. Coulsden mentioned above is nearby too... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1144444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevey_B Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I too miss the convenience and price of Beckenham. Dulwich and Sydenham has fantastic views but you might be better going a little further if you want something a little kinder on the wallet. Mitcham is probably the closest to Beckenham prices that I have found so far. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1144549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmdeneresi Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 A bit further out but Pedham Place golf club near Swanley (i'd describe it as an inland links) or Birchwood Park golf club near Ruxley. Both very good. That failing save on travel costs and just play at D&S - twilight golf is a bit cheaper or find a member to play with and the green fees drop to ?30 i think. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1144577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
annabel42 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Selsdon Park golf course is very popular. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/154995-golf-course-recommendations/#findComment-1145489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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