Southerndown Golf Club
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Course Information
Southerndown Golf Club, Mid Glamorgan is an 18 hole, par 70 (6428 yard), private, inland links golf course designed by Willie Fernie in 1905, Herbert Fowler, Willie Park & Donald Steel
18 holes | Par 70 | 6428 yards | Private | Inland Links
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Address: Ewenny, Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, CF32 0QP United Kingdom
Tel: 01656 880476
Golf Pro: John L Peters | Tel: 01656 881112
Golf Club Facilities
Midweek Guide: morning £55.00, afternoon £50.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: morning £75.00, afternoon £70.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.1
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 36 reviews)
HIGHLY RATED
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Originally designed by Willie Fernie in 1905 with later modifications by Herbert Fowler and Willie Park - and most recently by Donald Steel - Southerndown takes full advantage of its natural features.
There are many longer courses, but few with a finer set of par-threes. Equally memorable are the closing holes, usually played into the wind. The 18th in particular with its intimidating gorse and renowned split-level fairway will live long in the memory.
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Reviewed Sep 16 2024
Challenging hilltop links with spectacular views
Southerndown is a unique and visually arresting links course that is tougher than the scorecard would have you believe. Accuracy is a must; all fairways are gorse-lined and your ball is gone if you are offline.Well maintained, with an interesting layout and holes that change direction constantly. The only weak hole on the property is, in my view, the par-3 14th. Members are friendly and the food is good value for money. Sheep are in abundance here, as are breathtaking views.
The challenge of the course is more severe in strong winds, which are frequent given the course’s location. Better than nearby P&K, but not as good as Porthcawl; cheaper than both to play.
In my view, the hardest course of the three links (SGC, RPGC, P&K) in the area. Due to the frequent high winds and totally unforgiving rough, you need to be able to strike the ball both solidly and accurately to make a good score here.
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Reviewed Feb 22 2023
What a course!
What an amazing course , beautiful views on every hole , great challenge and great condition.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 7 2023
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Reviewed Oct 13 2022
Glorious Course high on the Downs
This was a beautiful course in excellent condition overlooking the Bristol Channel. Fairways and greens were in top condition, and we will definitely visit again.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 25 2022
Slow play
Dreadfully slow play. 3 1/2 hours for a two ball and my playing partner having to leave after 10 holes. Two 3 balls ahead who gave no thought of us waiting at every hole. Plenty of opportunity to pass but don’t think they even gave it a thought. One from each group left after 15 holes and they then joined to make a four ball and still didn’t call me through. Very poor etiquette.(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.4)
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Reviewed Apr 8 2021
Cliff-top venue. Great views.
First tee overlooks a long craggy coastline and beach. Very picturesque. Quite blustery and exposed - not for fair-weather golfers.Great mixture of holes.
Sheep on some of the fairways, and even on a couple of greens.
Overall very good condition.
Friendly & welcoming.
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Reviewed Nov 28 2020
A real gem of a course with views to die for
A tough track in good condition where poor shots are punished and good one mostly rewarded. The wind plays a big factor here. Stunning course and well worth the visitReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Sep 25 2020
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Reviewed Nov 5 2019
A round with Lydia Hall
A fantastic opportunity to have a round with Lydia Hall, pro on the LET. What a lovely lady, and a superb if not challenging golf course. Very very windy which made it a challenge but not to Lydia so I guess it just goes to show the difference between my game to hers. Very warm welcome and friendly members. A great day had by all(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 97 Handicap: 17.8)
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Reviewed Oct 22 2019
Best course in the Bridgend arwea
Stunning heathland with a real link feel with tight lies and pot bunkers. Have played it few times over the years but right now it is in the best condition possible, given the environment and the odd sheep! Greens were true and a lovely pace, fairways lush after all the rains and stunning views. Great food, made to feel very welcome in the clubhouse.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Aug 14 2019
Nice course
Really nice course with some challenging holes with lots of hazards. Must hit the ball straight or its gone. Nice club house with great food(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 12.9)
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Reviewed Jun 27 2019
(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 100 Handicap: 24.9)
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Reviewed May 31 2019
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Reviewed Dec 29 2018
Stunning course
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Reviewed Dec 29 2017
Great course for a sunny wintery day
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