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4.3
109 Reviews (109)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
91.7%
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100 out of 109 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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Forest of Arden Country Club - Aylesford Course

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 69
Length 5801 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Steel Tim Lobb (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 40
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No jeans or football shirts. Tailored shorts must be worn with appropriate socks.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
109 Reviews (109)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

So slow

Was really looking forward to playing the Aylesford, have played here many times over the years, can’t criticise the course, but the speed of play was tedious, was ok for five holes then all came to a standstill, was a number of occasions during the rest of the round where there was almost four groups playing the same hole, unfortunately this is not the first time I’ve experienced this at the Forrest,
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course for all golfers

Nice course, very enjoyable ,
£45 for a buggy is a bit of a rip off!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A good test

Great day, course was in nice condition, only criticism was a number of almost unplayable edge of green on a slope pin positions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Pace of Play

Only managed 16 holes before walking off due to the pace of play. There was a competition for which impacted this, however the groups we were behind played so slowly.

The course itself was very muddy and did not look in good condition. I would not recommend the course to someone else.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

Challenge in the mud!

Difficult strat before golf as i was charged by the golf club direct as well as with Golf Now. After a lot of rain the fairways and course was very soaked and muddy. However the tees and greens were excellent.
Staff and officials very polite and helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, plenty of challenging holes and fantastic greens.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Not to be overlooked

Although this is the cheaper option at the forest, this is not to be poo pood. It’s in great condition, the greens were quick fairways looked immaculate and even the pace of play was good. Looking forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Great course which held up in awfully wet conditions. It did take us 3 hours to play 11 holes which was frustrating. Would play the course again but I am reluctant due to the pace of play

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course spoilt by bunkers not prepared

Despite wet playing conditions for half the round the course played really well. The downside was the bunkers which looked like they had been flooded and not raked for weeks on end. They gave little chance of a shot out with any degree of confidence of what was below the ball. Very disappointing for a course of such quality.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just a great course

Staff were great and helpful on arrival, course was in great condition, the greens were amazing and the course as a whole was well kept, great practice facilities also, will definitely play there again

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

Superb day

First time on this course as a four ball.

Course was a great mix of holes and presented different challenges all along!

Looking forward to returning

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and staff

I would like to extend a thank you to the friendly and helpful staff in the golf shop and to Robin at the starters cabin

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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