Bondhay GC & Academy - Championship
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4.4
418 Reviews (418)
5 Stars
240
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.3%
Recommend this course
390 out of 418 reviews
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4.1
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.5%
Recommend this course
22 out of 27 reviews
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4.3
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
This championship layout impresses with beautifully maintained fairways, strategic bunkers, and memorable water holes that reward precise ball-striking. Exceptional staff, outstanding value, and reliable course conditions make every round here worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6755 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Steel (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes, but preferably soft spikes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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4.4
418 Reviews (418)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All staff really friendly. Course in Nice condition but greens a little slow. Overall very enjoyable

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor communication

Very disappointed to be playing on several temp greens in the middle of summer. Even more disappointed knowing the chap in the shop didn't see fit to tell us either

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing the course, really enjoyed the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

excellent golf course

Greens a bit bumpy and soft but a great layout. We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sunday morning

Booked the tee time through the app for myself and a friend. Still a bit cautious regarding the COVID situation so just 2 of us played. When we arrived at the course we were told that we had to pair up with another two ball (complete strangers). I wasn’t aware of this when booking and wouldn’t have booked if I had have known. We spoke to the other 2 ball and said due to the quietness off the course that morning we would go out in 2 x 2balls and see if it worked. Through about 6 holes it worked fine with a nice gap inbetween us, them and the group behind untill the shop lad came round moaning at us as we had split up. I tried to explain (Again) we weren’t holding anyone up and were not happy about pairing up with strangers. He then mumbled something about his boss and drove off. We then preceded on with our round at a nice pace not holding anyone up and finished our round in a normal time.

They were clearing trying to get as many people onto the course as they could and with the current situation I think this was a very poor shoe from the course.

Won’t be rushing back which is a shame as the course itself is in great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bondhay Afternnon Round 28th July

Friendly staff in shop. Very helpful

Course in good condition. At times on some holes not clear where you go to the next tee. Needs better signage.

Some members were a bit pushy on the back 9 making it a rushed affair.

Overall a good course, friendly staff

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Don’t play Tuesday or Thursday morning

I do like this course it’s a great test of golf for all players however on my latest trip we got behind the seniors playing in midweek comp. 5 hours to play a round (2 ball) the groups in front would not let anyone through there pace of play was shocking snails move faster at one point we had 4 groups on the same hole (par 5 ninth) they was looking for balls taking more than 3 mins one guy spent 5 mins looking for his ball then walked back to place of original shot to play another ball no apologies at all they look at you like they own the course and you have no rite to be there. So you have been warned about it

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

There are fairer tough courses

The course is well kept and goodness greens. However, it is very tight due to the many trees and at times unnecessary bunkers.

Often a shot just off the fairway, which on other similar courses would cost a shot, results in a double bogey.

One to try and then maybe only play once a year. Suits the very straight hitter or short hitter.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

Course was in fantastic condition from tee to green. Highly recommended this course to anyone. Very impressive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Excellent

Bondhay is a club that I enjoy every time I go there. It’s a place i know very well and has attracted me to go often ever since. There’s a Par 3 junior course for the little ones which is 9 holes and a 18 hole course with an option to play the front or back 9 holes. Only at a reasonable price. Me and a friend opted for the front 9 and i learned that Bondhay is not only a fantastic course it is also very difficult and a lot of skill is needed to play this course. The facilities are great with a pro shop, driving range, putting green and restaurant equipped inside. The staff who i know well are extremely kind and know their wits about golf and make the place very welcoming. Bondhay is also located out of the way in the Derbyshire countryside so you don’t have to worry about any off putting noises. The qualities of the fairways, tee boxes and greens are superb however the green quality for the junior course is quite poor as it is very bumpy with mud and dead grass. Overall Bondhay is an Excellent course and i would 100% recommend to anyone reading this review.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tough course but worth the effort

This course is a good test of golf. Tight tree lined fairways, plenty of bunkers, undulating greens. However it’s well worth the effort and a beautiful finish over water on 18th.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Fantastic greens, good welcoming staff and an overall good course, great value for money highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Slow slow slow

Course was ok for a flat tree lined motorway. But the pace of play was painful. 4 holes in over an hour, I didn’t have a head torch so had to abandon ship. Terrible experience for a first (and last) timer.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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