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Value
4.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.2
86.2%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 5913 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Axe Cliff Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1894
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1894)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
80 Reviews (80)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good challenging course

Really enjoyed our round here at Axe Cliff
Excellent condition course particularly after amount of rain

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value in the south west

Played here because our course was flooded and had a very enjoyable round and the staff are always friendly
Good test of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Winter Golf Bargain

Atrocious weather we’ve had lately our course was closed as were a number around Somerset that we normally would play. Axecliffe is only 50 minutes away for us so we booked last minute and even with all the rain we’ve had the fairways were good. The greens were excellent. I even came off, of course without any mud on my trousers such Was the condition of the fairways
as always the clubhouse is friendly and I would recommend this course to anybody in the area as it is not only good value but a good challenge and you will be wanting to play it again soon after your first round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Axe Cliff GC

I played yesterday when most other courses were waterlogged and unplayable, Axe Cliff drains really well with an interesting varied course, signage not the best but as I have played it before I knew my way around. The views are spectacular looking out to see and I shall certainly revisit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful cliff top course

Played a two ball on a damp, grey, misty and windy afternoon, but really enjoyed the round. Course very quiet and in great condition with some beautiful holes overlooking the coast. Very hilly, with buggies available, although we didn't use. Bar was closed on return which was a shame for 4pm. Overall, a lovely course and will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Early bird

Very nice course challenging in places
From 16 onwards greens well hidden

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning!

Great staff and very welcoming, proper nice members, beautiful course and stunning views! I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a friendly welcome here. The course is challenging with small greens and difficult slopes and gradients. The greens were the best I’ve probably seen them before running true. Lovely day, spectacular views, very enjoyable

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not for the fainthearted

If you are young and fit ignore all this ! There are a few hints as to what you are about face as you drive up the steep narrow drive into the sloping car park. You then have a steep walk past the clubhouse to the first tee which for the man is up a stepped path. Halfway along the first fairway to the right is the 17th green. Up the steep slope behind that is the par 3 18th tee with the green being on the left of the first fairway. Trying not to hit the 4 ball on the 17th green or those on the 18th tee I aimed my tee shot down the left and watched it disappear into the thick rough never to be seen again. The 2nd tee shot was up over the bank where I lost my first ball ! I didn't find that one either !! The fairway fell away steeply down to the green. The 3rd and 4th are steep up hill tee shots. There's a sign pointing you in the direction of the 5th tee which is hidden from view about 100 yards away. The 5th plays back across the 4th fairway with the green bring to the far side of the 4th tee. The 6th tee was back up the hill !! I stood on the 7th tee which is directly above the 1st green looking across to the green 177 yards away which is just above the 18th tee !! By now I was shattered and we sat on a bench and watch a group of walkers down below us staggering up the 1st fairway. I knew exactly how they felt. After the 7th we were on the high flatter part of the course and the breeze had now turned into a wind. There are some long holes up there and the fairways hadn't been cut. The par 3 14th was straight into the wind. It's only 167 yards but I used a wood ! The 15th and 16th run along the edge of the cliff. The 16th tee shot is over the 15th green !! The 16th green is down a very steep slope with a great view along the coast. I can't say I've ever played a hole quite like that ! If you have never played the 17th before then it's unplayable. Expect to lose your ball. Especially if you follow the instructions on the tee board. I staggered up the sleep slope to the 18th tee !!
If you play this course do yourself a favour and hire a buggy and you will probably enjoy the experience. There are notice boards on every tee telling you how to play the hole and the staff and members are very friendly. Shame the clubhouse was shut when we finished so we couldn't recover with a drink.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Axe cliff

Being a retired person I am always up for a challenge. I don't carry my clubs anymore I have a non assisted trolley ( no battery). The course especially the first 9 holes was a bit of a challenge the second nine where a little bit easier on the legs and the views weren't half bad either everything was great until the 18th two more steep hills to encounter however I managed the course and in a way enjoyed it . Thanks very much Axecliff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic little gem of a course

What a great find.

Well worth a visit and at least one round on this hidden away little gem of a course.

Well presented, great greens and what fantastic views.

To me highly underrated and I played millionaires golf, no one around.

Great staff on and off of the course and very welcoming members.

A must add to your golf tour locations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A great challenge

The course is a great golfing challenge. Fantastic views across seaton.
It us very hilly and you need to read the info on the tee boxes as you have a number of blind shots.
A great day out

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hilly

We had a great time playing here. It is very hilly & is a challenge. Lots of blind tee shots, when you’re reading the planner on each tee, it helps. It will be easier next time we play there. Definitely going to return, as this is lovely course with fantastic views. The clubhouse is small, but the staff were friendly and welcoming.
If you’re in the area, I would recommend having a round here.
Thanks for a great day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Impossibly quiet

Played a 3-ball with a pal and my 13 yr old grandson and it was brilliant. Cool bright day on the cliff top. Course in great nick, well drained after last week's rain and good grass cover for so early in the year. They've reduced the areas of deep grass so the course is generally very forgiving. No way back from over the cliff, though. Bunkers are poor at the moment, desperately in need of good sand.
Most notably, there were so few playing it's such a shame for the business.
We tee'd off at 13:00 and there were times with half the course in sight when there were no other players in sight.
I've played here often and never tire of it. Great value too..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Despite website offering delicious food including breakfast, the surly young man in the clubhouse just said that they didn’t and that the website was nothing to do with him. The course was tired and in need of attention, especially the bunkers. One good thing (for us and not the club) was that the course was empty with only one other three ball playing. The views are great.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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