Ormonde Fields Golf Club

After the recent poor weather myself and playing partner didn't expect too much of the course conditions but having seen their course status for the previous day with all 18 greens being on we thought we'd give it a try.

Firstly it cost £14 which in today's market isn't a lot for a round of golf however if we'd have know beforehand what was to come I'd have been disappointed at traveling 40 minutes to pay even £5.

I completely understand the necessity to use winter greens and have no problem at all playing on them to protect the full greens however what we played on were the worst I have ever played on and ruined

the round, the whole course was wet through and splodgy and should really have been shut instead of charging people to play.

There were 11 winter greens which consisted of a flag in the fairway (not mown at all no idea of distance and any difference in fairway to green also some 100 yards short of every green, the worst part was that 6 of the greens (fairway flags) were the bigger winter cups, 3 were smaller normal cups and 2 were the funniest thing I've ever seen the top half of the hole was cut out with a spade at the bigger cup size with the bottom half of the hole being a smaller cup size it was an embarrassment. How can a course that gets so wet not prepare for winter weather golf and at least mow a separate area no effort made at all, they were also on some of the wettest parts of the course and also on ridiculous slopes at times with better options clearly available it's like they'd had some work experience guys as greenkeepers with no golf knowledge at all.

Sorry for the long post but feel people should know about how poor it was, will not be returning.

Nice friendly welcome really helpful

Course is winter hard but that’s what to expect

This time of year

I m looking forward to around when the weather warms

Once again thank you all the staff

We played on a quiet Monday. A dry day but despite recent heavy rain, the fairways were perfect and the greens remarkably good. There were inevitably some boggy patch’s off the fairways but it was a pleasant surprise how good the fairways were.

Winter teeing mats are good surface and there is some great variety in the type of holes so it was a cracking day all round for a late November day.

I have to say that Ormonde fields is a really interesting and challenging course. The layout is great and the variation in holes is enough to keep you interested and wanting to go back again. The greens are probably some of the best I’ve seen recently. It’s a very hilly course which is good, but we happened to go on seniors day (Tuesday and Thursday apparently) and the play was very slow. I’d totally recommend it but do your homework before booking as you can pick up a reasonably priced round here.

Whilst looking for a new venue I came across this one and was intrigued as I had never heard of it. A couple of the recent reviews referenced this as a "Hidden Gem" which was enough for me to book a round. It certainly did not disappoint with every hole interesting in its own way. The fairways are relatively generous but as so many holes are shaped with no boring up and downs that you need to be in the right area to avoid adding yardage to your approach. Bar the par 3's I can't recall standing on the tee and seeing the flag.

Chap in the pro shop was friendly as was the lady in the club house who whipped up a fabulous freshly cooked breakfast roll for us. The greens were a little slow but to be fair it is October and it did look like they had recently had some work done on them.

Will definitely be back

First time playing this course and it was challenging but very enjoyable. You have to think about shot choices due to hazards along the course that sometimes are not visible from the tea box. Overall would recommend this course to anyone!

Ok round we were a 2 ball with a 1ball behind us we being held up with play in front not a promblem with the amount of leafs on the course it was some times difficult to find your ball then on the 9th hole we had teed off and the one ball just teed off with is ball landing near us he then just strolled up we let him carry on with no apology from him for hitting his ball near us bit rude I thought I pretty sure he was a member left a bad taste in the mouth

Challenging layout with a lot of doglegs and hidden water hazards

Played this course for the first time and it’s an absolutely stunning course. Considering the heatwave conditions recently the course was in brilliant condition, thoroughly enjoyed the layout of the course and is very testing. A real hidden gem

This is a must play course in the Midlands; quiet and hidden away it was in particularly good condition given the recent drought weather, fairways were much greener than anywhere else I had seen. The layout is very interesting, with many risk-reward holes, and good play is rewarded but bad play is punished.throughout the course, all carefully placed to catch poor shots. There are many ditched and ponds The interest begins with a 90 degree dogleg short par 4 over a pond. The 4th hole is a stunning par 5, a downhill tee shot and then a narrow approach to the green which drops off on two sides and has a road on the other. The 10th in one of the most challenging par 5 holes I have ever come across, a boomerang-shaped beast of over 600 yards off the white tees. The 17th is the standout par 4, 446 yards with a blind drive over a hill to a fairway that sweeps around to the left with trouble on both sides. Having played the course the first day I was so impressed I went back and played it the very next day. It is definitely a course where you benefit fro mhaving played it before. And at £15 for a midweek afternoon round, you will not find a better value round anywhere - a great golf course.

Lovely course with a great layout. Plenty of signs to get you to the next tee as you do have to intertwine. To say we haven't had any rain the greens are excellent as are the tees. The bar could do with a refit but the staff in there are really friendly. Would definitely recommend.

A great course with some challenges. It was in fantastic condition especially considering the current dry spell and it’s well worth a visit. Don’t fo to have a drink in the bar after where you are sure of a warm welcome

A good course! Quite long and lots of dog legs. Definitely worth the £16 (inc. booking fee) that we paid. Staff really friendly in the bar afterwards!

Played mid-week and was great value. A very well designed course with lots of doglegss and varied terrain. Quite a daunting 1st hole and all greens on good condition. Will certainly be returning

Superb course, cheap and well maintained. Can’t ask for much more.

I will definitely be playing again the near future

Great game, friendly staff - very friendly local golfers made non-members feel welcome.