Question 1

When was Harleyford built/opened?

Accepted Answer

Harleyford opened on 1st July 1996. Building work commenced a couple of years before this. You can still see all the founder members golf balls on display in the main bar.

Question 2

What type of course is Harleyford?

Accepted Answer

Designed by the world renowned Donald Steele, the golf course is a ‘Downland’ course consisting of rolling hills, wide fairways, free draining and chalky soil .

Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with glorious views over the Thames Valley and attractive features such as the chalkpit 12th hole and the folly on the 15th!

Question 3

Are there any water hazards on the golf course?

Accepted Answer

There are currently no water hazards on the golf course.

Question 4

What are some features of the course?

Accepted Answer

Our signature hole is the 12th where you hit into a chalk pit bowl surrounding the back of the green. All of our tees and greens are built to USGA spec and are renowned as some of the best greens in the county.

Question 5

What improvements have been made on the golf course?

Accepted Answer

All the bunkers on the golf course were renovated in 2023/24 with the latest technology, mixing a rubber crumb base with specialist sand and re-vetted turf on the tops. In 2025/26 we have installed our brand new irrigation system. Not only did this replace the existing greens, tees & aprons system, but it also includes a full fairway system which we are very much looking forward to seeing the benefits of.

Question 6

How long is the golf course and how many sets of tees do you have?

Accepted Answer

We currently have five measured courses at Harleyford:

1.         Gold Course (for championship golf) – 6904 yards.
2.         Black Course (for competition golf) – 6604 yards.
3.         Purple Course (for general play) - 6280 yards.
4.         Silver Course (slightly shorter course for general play) - 5791 yards.
5.         Blue Course (the shortest course) – 4721 yards.

Question 7

What is the par breakdown on the golf course?

Accepted Answer

For men we have four par 5’s, ten par 4’s and four par 3’s

For women we have five par 5’s, nine par 4’s and four par 3’s.

Question 8

Is there a Halfway House on the golf course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The halfway house is situated just before the 10th tee. The halfway house is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 09.00hrs – 15.00hrs. There are also vending machines located at the halfway house for hot drinks and snacks outside operating hours. There is seating at the halfway house and a men’s and women’s toilet. Please note the women’s toilet requires a code which can be obtained from the pro-shop.

Question 9

What practice facilities are there?

Accepted Answer

We have a full range of practice facilities including a 250 yard driving range located adjacent to the 18th fairway, a USGA spec chipping green with bunker in the same location, a large putting green located before the 1st tee and some warm up nets next to the Clubhouse.

Question 10

Are mobile phones allowed on the golf course?

Accepted Answer

Mobile phones are not permitted on the golf course except in an emergency or when being used to record a digital golf score. In the Clubhouse they may be used discreetly in silent mode.

Question 11

Are dogs allowed at Harleyford Golf Club?

Accepted Answer

Yes, dogs are allowed both on the course and in the Clubhouse when members are playing social golf. However, dogs are not permitted during official competitions, must be kept on a lead at all times and must be cleared up after.

Question 12

What is the dress code on the Golf Course?

Accepted Answer

Full golf attire is required when using the golf course and/or practice facilities.

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