Richmond Golf Club

Good course testing and tight not a long course but it is hilly enjoyed it greens were very testing was a bit expensive and pace of play was slightly slow as ended up joining the group in front but course wise I would definitely play again

I've played golf all over the place but this was the most unfriendly place I've ever played. When we arrived we were very early as we hadn't visited before and didn't want to be late. When the guy in the pro shop decided to serve us we asked if we could go any earlier as the tee was free, we were told the course was extremely busy and had to wait, this normally would not be a problem but after waiting 30 minutes and seeing nobody tee off we again asked if we could go, we were told no. We then stood for another 30 minutes during which time no one came to the tee box.

To add insult to injury when we came to the 10th two four balls teed off and held us up for the whole back nine. We would not visit this course again.

I booked a tee with golfnow for a game with my wife as we were on holiday in Yorkshire, we arrived at the club about an hour before our tee time on arrival I asked the young gentleman in the pro shop if we could possibly tee off early as the 1st tee was empty he said the course was booked solid we had a coffee and went to the practice area near to the first tee still only to odd 2 ball teeing off after waiting at the empty tee for another 20 minutes I asked again if we could tee off the guy said we must stick to our tee time when we did tee off we flew round the first 9 holes only to be held up on the 11th hole by 2 four balls that had started on the 10th tee the rest of the round took hours

Richmond is a thoroughly enjoyable course. It wont make a top 100 list but it is a course I would happily play again. Not the longest course but that does not mean it is cramped. There are plenty of long holes for the big hitters and the shorter holes have lots of shape and defences. The holes are interesting to play and that is not something you can say about every course. The greens were excellent, true, pacy and with some sneaky slopes. Have a good look at your putts. The fairways and semi were in great condition so whilst you were punished if you went off line you could still find your ball easily. This kept the pace of play jogging along.

The course is a little hilly so an electric trolley or buggy would make the round easier. It was not unpleasantly hilly though so do not let that comment put you off.

The staff and members I came across were all wonderfully friendly, we were let through by a 4 ball at the earliest opportunity. The bar area was pleasant with an excellent view of the fun, par 3 18th hole. Prices were very fair.

I will return to play here again and would happily recommend it.

Course very good, found the greens to be very fast