The Hampshire Golf Club - Manor Course

Very picturesque and welcoming.

In decent condition but bear in mind the fairway bunkers are not in play (which can be a good thing!) great value and we had an enjoyable unhurried round.

Very friendly staff too

The last time I played at The Hampshire, the greens were terrible, the bunkers were hard and full of stones, and the fairways weren't cut short enough. That was over a year ago. What have they done since then? Very little it seems. Fairway bunkers are GUR, due to no sand, weeds and stones. Greens obviously weren't watered during the hot spells in June and some resembled a cracked cricket pitch. They have bought new hole signs though. Phew. Thank god.

The course is generally as rough as old boots - inconsistent and patchy greens, un-tended bunkers and awful tee boxes but frankly for £13.75 it was great value. The layout is pretty good and the views are absolutely terrific and I could not complain about the fairways and rough.

I have now played The Hampshire three times and it is reasonable value for the money you pay. However, don't be under any illusion that this is a bargain because the course is not in great condition at all. The tee boxes were scruffy, most of the bunkers were weed ridden and unkempt and the greens were rough and inconsistent. The fairways were perfectly OK and the rough well managed and by the way, the flags on the greens were terrific! I played with my son and we played well and really enjoyed the views but I would only recommend it to high handicap or average golfers.

Service was exceptional really nice people and a great place to play all year round!

Not sure why there's been a few negative reviews recently?

Lady in clubhouse was friendly when checking us in and recommended getting a colder drink from another fridge.

Yes the tee boxes are a bit worn and some bunkers are in a poor condition but fairways were immaculate and greens decent. Some stunning holes with lovely views and good value for money. Enjoy playing here.

One of my favourite courses I’ve played, perfect for beginners as the fairways are very forgiving. Greens we’re in great condition. Maybe only slight concern was the condition of some of the bunkers. Apart from that an amazing time

From the moment you pass the ‘no stupid people beyond this point’ sign at the entrance to the clubhouse/pro shop/beer fridge area, you know that the name ‘The Hampshire’ isn’t going to be befitting one of the premier courses in the county.

Approaching the check in desk, we’re met by a couple of people who offer a weird, distant stare. Not a welcome. A look. I state my booked tee time, one of the starees confirms my name, and then says ‘ok’. No quick run through of the course facilities - do we want any range balls - there’s a gap before your tee time so if you want to go off early you can….. no, just ‘ok’.

The obligatory three balls get tossed onto the practice putting green to get an idea of pace, and it’s less of a pace/line you need to marry up, it’s how well you can bank off the weeds and dried drainage ditches that matters most.

Off out to the course, and fairway bunkers are GUR, but the green side bunkers are in play (if you’re willing to risk cracking the face of your wedges playing your ball from between the multitude of rocks you’ll find in these penalty areas). Tees are worn and muddy, and don’t appear to have been moved for a week or two - or perhaps there were many sillier people than I, paying more than I did to play here this weekend - thankful for our hot-deal to lessen the blow.

Worth also mentioning that there is an internal out of bounds and a sign telling you that you are not allowed to drive over the dog-leg on 9!

The Hampshire is set in a beautiful piece of land, working it’s way up and down some great terrain, with exceptional views, and good chalky drainage. Some of the elevated tees set you up for a real feeling of sending one as far as you’ve ever hit before, and some gettable 4’s give some good birdie opportunities…. if the greens were puttable.

It’s so disappointing that the potential of this track is just unfulfilled, and the basic attention to detail is so lacking. Every flagstick sat at a weird angle as the cups were so badly damaged, the flags looked like they’d seen some battles and the half-rake was a unique feature.

Glad I got out of the house to have a game of golf, but I’ll not be rushing back.

Such a shame the owners of this course are not putting in the work a golf course needs. The bunkers are a disgrace and the greens are worse. Dont go here if you want a half way decent round of golf.

The location and course layout and views are great but the course conditions are dreadful - PLEASE hire a full-time groundsman ... just one would be great to start to improve the course.......

Always enjoy playing here, the course is always in good condition. My one criticism would be that not all of the bunkers are playable, but overall I wouldn’t let that put me off

Greens could do with some work otherwise course was in average to good condition, always dry.

Course is in very poor condition, staff rude,

Save your money and play another course as this is definitely not value for money.

Considering the amount of rain and overnight frost the course has held up very well.

Only rated good due to the weather conditions.

Rude staff.

Members unfriendly

Very poor greens

Left feeling the course had massive potential but poorly managed.

We turned up to find a blanket of golf. The lady sorting helped us get a start time that suited us both and it was a good day. Course a bit bland, good for higher handicap golfers & greens a bit bumpy - but it is winter so acceptable.

£25 was a good price

Course very damaged by crows and rooks, get a pest control team in ASAP.

Also bunkers need fresh sand and in poor condition.

Very good course potential.

This course has some incredible holes, challenging and fun.

It’s just such a shame it’s poorly kept, the greens are some of the worst I’ve ever played