Royston Golf Club
Royston Golf Club is an 18-hole chalk heathland course with what the club calls a links feel, on the Cambridgeshire–Hertfordshire border about 20 km south-west of Cambridge. The free-draining ground means no temporary greens in winter, and visitors can book tee times online.
The course
Royston was founded in 1892 and plays across open chalk heathland west of the town. The club describes the course as having a unique links feel, and the naturally free-draining ground keeps it playable all year: the greens team says there is no need for temporary greens in winter, so visitors get a full course whatever the season. It is not long, measuring 5,844 yards to a par of 70 from the yellow tees, but the open heathland setting gives it a character quite different from the parkland courses closer to Cambridge.
Booking and visitor practicalities
Visitors book through the 'Book A Tee' link on the club website, and societies have their own packages. The clubhouse offers catering and a bar menu after the round, and the pro shop stocks equipment and clothing. Proper golf attire is expected: denim jeans, collarless T-shirts and tracksuits are not allowed, and mobile phones are not permitted on the course. Electric trolleys and buggies can be hired, and there is a driving range, practice area and a three-hole short course.
Getting there
The club is on Baldock Road, Royston, close to the Cambridgeshire–Hertfordshire border and about 20 km south-west of Cambridge city centre, so it works well as a half-day trip from the city.
Highlights
- Founded in 1892
- Chalk heathland with a links feel
- Free-draining – no temporary greens in winter
- Three-hole short course and practice facilities
Good to know
- Book visitor tee times online via the club website
- No denim, collarless T-shirts or tracksuits
- Mobile phones are not permitted on the course
- Weekend and bank holiday visitor restrictions apply after 1pm
Frequently asked questions
Sources: roystongolfclub.co.uk · roystongolfclub.co.uk · 1golf.eu