The Millbrook Golf Club

We played Millbrook on Tuesday, the day after Bank Holiday Monday, and were treated to perfect weather, which set the tone for the day. On arrival we popped into the pro shop as my wife had forgotten her glove. While the selection of ladies’ gear was very limited (sadly still an issue across much of UK golf), the pro was extremely friendly and went out of his way to help, even discounting a winter glove that fitted.

The course itself was in pretty good condition considering the time of year. Fairways were acceptable and generally tidy, but the greens were very firm, very fast, and lacking grass in places, which made them difficult to read and control. Despite the course being quite busy, our round flowed well and we never felt that our pace of play was held up at any point.

After finishing around 4:45pm, we headed to the bar for refreshments but were very disappointed to find the kitchen already closed. On a normal weekday, with plenty of golfers still out on the course after a long, hot day, you would expect food service to be available later to properly cater for players finishing in the afternoon.

Overall, it was an OK day out rather than a standout one. With a number of good alternatives in Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire, it’s not a course we’d be rushing back to, given the choice.

Challenging course but great condition for this time of year!

Just love this course, wish I could visit more often. Some challenging and interesting holes. Course in great condition for the time of year. Some of the par 5s are massive

Nice track. Like every course, it has very bare fairways at present, but the greens were in excellent condition, true and quite fast. In these conditions, some holes can be testing. The first is very tough to control and the 11th becomes very unfair as well, especially if you havent played the course.

However, good value, very interesting and genuinely, very nice staff around the whole of the course and clubhouse.

I’m clearly in the minority, because the reviews from everybody else are great!

I was in the area and I like to play random courses while I’m away. There are tons of courses nearby but this one had the highest rating and the best reviews. I just didn’t see what everybody else obviously sees apparently.

Admittedly, maybe I’ve caught it at a bad time. It’s summer, although I wouldn’t say we’ve had extreme weather. The whole place was solid and the ball would bounce in any random direction off the solid lumps in the fairway, and the ball would just run and run, usually into trouble! It just wasn’t golf. The ball would never hold the green so you had to drop it 20 yards short and hope for the best.

But my biggest gripe was not weather related, but the fact that many holes have shared greens. This was not mentioned to me, so you can imagine my surprise when I’m gladly putting on the 1st green and I look up and have 4 blokes stood there with hands on hips clearly ready to hit into my green. My immediate thought was “I’ve obviously hit into the wrong green”, so I grabbed my ball and hastily got out of their way. After consulting the map on the scorecard (which has no useful information like local rules are etiquette for shared greens) I realised that was correct and then I set about trying to find the 2nd tee box.

The big problem with this setup, other than the fact that I should have been warned, was that there is so much space, and absolutely no need whatsoever to have that setup. I can only assume that it’s laziness from the green-keepers, and how the members have let them get away with that I do not know! It just baffles me.

Some holes are unplayable. I think it’s the 9th where you have to hit onto a 45 degree slope which then rolls down into the trees. With the course in that condition, there’s no chance - you may as well just hit it straight into the trees.

Anyway, I managed to get some me time at least, but next time I’ll give another course a go!

Very nice course, well kept and challenging . Quite a few hills so we had a buggy but would recommend . Nice club house and a great selection of food available .

It’s a very good golf course well maintained worth a visit or two.

Fairways and greens in top condition this is my second visit to the course and will come back many more times this year.

The course itself is one of the most beautiful courses I've played.

A lot of scenic holes particularly the 10th.

Be prepared for a bit of a workout as this course is quiet long and some big hills to climb.

9/10 would play again.

A great course with such varied holes. Dog legs, over water, pot bunkers and up 'n down. Course was in great condition and the greens were superb. I had a poor round but still really enjoyed the course. Suits golfers who can hit straight as opposed to the big hitters. Shame that on a few tees the winter mats were still in play given the great weather we've had recently. Restaurant & pro shop staff couldn't have been more friendly

Course in fantastic condition greens very fast and true makes you think about your puts highly recommend millbrook

Nice course

Tree lined and lots of lovely interesting holes.

Greens were good for this time of year. (March)

Some steep hills on some holes but a buggy in the summer would help with them.

Only downside was the tees not being in play.

Off the mats is never great...

But a course that will be a good test of your skills...

Excellent condition considering the amount of rain we have had recently.

I have played The Millbrook a few times - almost exclusively in grim weather. While there are some boggy areas generally the course holds up well and especially the most important bits - The greens.