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4.1
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
88.3%
Recommend this course
115 out of 130 reviews
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3.3
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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4.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5925 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Forest of Dean Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Bowls

Reviews

4.1
130 Reviews (130)
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Played On
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Surprisingly well-maintained

Calm and mild day after heavy rain, so course playing long. Smooth, slow greens and little run. Water features clear and attractive. Surrounded by mature woodland, varied, strategically challenging holes. Part of golf, bowls hotel complex. Great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Forest of Dean

I know it’s been really tough for golf courses with heavy rains over the winter period , but it was disappointing that there was no guidance on how many holes were on temporary greens (there were quite a few) although it was clearly communicated that holes 12 and 13 were not open for play so that was appreciated. If you haven’t played the course before it’s not the best layout or clearly marked to find the next tee when you walk off the green.
That said I am sure in the summer this would be a really enjoyable course to play as it has some intersections holes , the hot deal though did make the course great value so still enjoyable and good value overall.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t play in winter

The course only had 12 holes open, 50% of which had temporary shocking greens, the holes and greens that were closed looked really good but we weren’t able to play them, no mention on any website or social media that me paying for my group would not include a full course, very very poor, the worst course I’ve played at. In the summer it could be completely different but do not go here in the winter, or when it’s been wet. I will not be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable round

Really friendly staff in pro shop.
Only 16 holes were open due to the recent weather with a number of temporary green.

Course was in decent enough condition considering the weather we have had and was an enjoyable round with friendly members.

Would love to come back in the summer months in what is an enjoyable course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Conditions of the greens- not good enough

The course is one that is interesting to play. Quite pretty in some places too. However the greens this time round are in a terrible state. Seems like they are attacked by something. very patchy and bumpy. No point in trying to putt.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nice steady round at Bells

Very laid back atmosphere on a cloudy and changeable day that kept mostly dry.
Went off just ahead of booked time which as not structured after practice putting on what was
probably the worst practice green I have come across. No driving range sadly but course conditions were very good and had an enjoyable round. Buggies were however expensive at £30 a round so declined one this time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good challenge for average golfer

Played at the course a few times and always enjoyed the round. Recent visit may have been badly timed as greens had been tined and sanded and grass left long - lottery for putting. We also had a strimmer following us and fairway mowing without proper recognition of impact on players. Still enjoyed it though.

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

Forest of Dean

Course in great condition, greens were consistent and allowed good approach play. Slow play but sun was shining so not a great issue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful day again

Had a fantastic day here again at the Forest of Dean golf club, The facilities are good and we had coffee before teeing off. This round was made all the better as last time I played here 2 weeks ago I submitted a review and was informed I had won the monthly prize which happened to be the yellow and navy Taylormade 2023 Open staff back complete with 3 headcovers and 2 putter covers . A big thank you to GolfNow and the bag was shipped to me promptly from Belfast. The course was in immaculate condition. Will be playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a decent course

Good value for money, good layout and a fairly easy walk.
Played here a few times and never have any complaints

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fantastic well kept course

Had a fantastic day here with a friend on a well kept course.
We had a buggy which was £30 and we only paid £15 each for the tee time with Golf Now.
The clubhouse was great or a coffee before and after the round.
Real friendly people too from the Pro shop to the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Howling drunks shouting swearing zero course etiquette spoilt otherwise nice round

Yob people allowed to play this course. Why anyone would wish to illegally enter this country based on Saturday’s experience is beyond me.

This hotel course seems to have zero manners from the lunch table to the golf course…Al about the money!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

A good course for the winter

Great greens, they have really looked after them over the winter. Great value and hospitality.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprisingly good

After a spell of wet weather and being a bank holiday I was forced to find a golf course with availability within reach of home
I booked the course and was quite impressed by the calm manner in which we were informed that only 11 holes were open.
Pressing on we found the conditions a bit ragged due to the recent rains and lack of attention over the previous Xmas and new year period with temp greens and tees in use but all agreed that under better skies this would be a welcome change from our home course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Another great round

We’ve played Bell’s 2 weeks in a row and both times it has been excellent.

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

Forest of Dean Golf Club

The fairways were good & the greens were excellent running quite fast & very true.My only criticism was that the bunkers were not great & were in need of some care & attention,but despite this an enjoyable day out & would definitely go back to play again 👍⛳️

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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