Filton Golf Club

The course and its character

Filton was founded at a meeting in the Anchor Hotel on 2 November 1909 and opened for play in May 1910. It started as nine holes and grew to 18 in 1912. Over the years its landlords included the Bristol Aeroplane Company, which took land with five holes to build the Brabazon hangar, and later Rolls-Royce. The club finally bought the course in 1979. Lakes were built in 1992. Three of the 1930 hole names survive: Barn, Pen Park and Pond. The club describes the course as a well-maintained, challenging parkland test with extensive practice facilities.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Filton uses a hybrid system. From 7.30am until midday play is on a roll-up basis, and visitors wanting a morning round should call the pro shop on 0117 969 4169, option 1, and pay in advance. From midday, members and visitors book guaranteed tee times online, and the system takes bookings 24 hours a day. Saturday visitor tee times start at noon. Twilight rates apply after 6pm, and juniors pay a reduced rate.

Getting there

The club is just off Southmead Road in Filton. From the M5, leave at junction 16, follow signs for Bristol, turn right onto Southmead Road at the second roundabout and then right into Golf Course Lane. The course sits in the north of Bristol, close to the Airbus site.

Highlights

• Founded in 1909 and extended to 18 holes in 1912
• Hosted the Gloucestershire County Championship in 1914 and 2009
• Online visitor tee times from midday
• Extensive practice facilities
• Club owns its course, bought in 1979

Good to know

• Morning play (7.30am to midday) is roll-up; call the pro shop to arrange a visitor slot
• Golf shirts must have a collar, and jeans, tracksuit bottoms and round-neck T-shirts are not allowed on the course
• Denim and clean trainers are fine in the clubhouse, but spikes are not allowed in the bar
• Juniors under 18 pay half price

Frequently asked questions