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Forest of Dean Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
88
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.3
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
3.7
Pace
2.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
2.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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Course Highlights
Set in beautiful Forest of Dean woodland, this course offers a varied layout with tricky greens and excellent value for money. Welcoming staff and solid course amenities consistently enhance the experience for golfers of all abilities.
About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5925 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
Also known as Bells Hotel & Country Club.
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Forest of Dean Golf Club
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5925 yards | ||
| Yellow | 69 | 5524 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 71 | 5147 yards |
Scorecard for Forest of Dean Golf Club
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.9/135 | 387 | 150 | 402 | 413 | 173 | 390 | 536 | 182 | 330 | 2963 | 420 | 371 | 370 | 547 | 314 | 157 | 420 | 212 | 405 | 3216 | 6179 |
| Yellow M: 66.9/128 | 367 | 140 | 341 | 398 | 150 | 370 | 516 | 153 | 306 | 2741 | 399 | 330 | 340 | 500 | 287 | 140 | 385 | 201 | 367 | 2949 | 5690 |
| Red W: 70.3/132 | 323 | 133 | 306 | 348 | 128 | 360 | 460 | 142 | 298 | 2498 | 410 | 300 | 310 | 464 | 252 | 139 | 376 | 198 | 367 | 2816 | 5314 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
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Course Details
Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Golf School/Academy Yes - "SJ Golf Academy"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire
Food & Beverage
Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Sports
Bowls
Reviews
4.1
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by KatherineSokol on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by KatherineSokol on 04/21/2025
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Photo submitted by Fendtski on 03/02/2025
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17th Par 3… Photo submitted by u9888641 on 01/02/2025
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Fantastic course Photo submitted by daviddean999 on 08/13/2023
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Photo submitted by daviddean999 on 08/13/2023
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Photo submitted by daviddean999 on 08/13/2023
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Photo submitted by daviddean999 on 08/13/2023
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Photo submitted by daviddean999 on 08/13/2023
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Photo submitted by DougPulsford on 08/11/2023
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Photo submitted by DougPulsford on 08/11/2023
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Photo submitted by DougPulsford on 08/11/2023
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17th Hole Photo submitted by t1764288905 on 09/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u524522802 on 07/04/2022
I Recommend This Course
Greens very good ,fairwaysOk 4 April look forward to playing a game here later in year
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
We were
we were slightly late teeing off but luckily it didnt matter . Although we saw a fair few golfers to start with we were soon by ourselves . Course was in good condition and had been tidied up since last we played although greens were a bit bumpy . Didnt use amenities so cant comment
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Surprisingly well-maintained
Calm and mild day after heavy rain, so course playing long. Smooth, slow greens and little run. Water features clear and attractive. Surrounded by mature woodland, varied, strategically challenging holes. Part of golf, bowls hotel complex. Great value.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Pretty and challenging
We played on a lovely sunny day marred by strong winds. The course was well set out with several challenging holes, particularly a couple of the par 3s. some blind fairways so watch out for following drives.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Worth playing forest of Dean
Course great but greens patchy and not true but lovely course and well worth money
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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