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Lilley Brook Golf Club, Cheltenham

Lilley Brook Golf Club, on the south-east edge of Cheltenham, is an undulating parkland course first laid out in 1922 by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the designer of Augusta National. Visitors and societies are welcome, and tee times can be booked online.

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The course

Mature trees line every hole, shaping play and changing colour through the seasons, while good greens and strategic bunkering add to the challenge. The first twelve holes cover the undulating lower slopes; the final six climb to the edge of the Cotswolds, and from holes 13 to 18 there are wide views over Cheltenham to the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills. From the white tees the course measures 6,212 yards with a par of 69, so it rewards accuracy more than length. Practice facilities include covered and open driving range bays, a short game area and warm-up nets.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors can book tee times online. Modern two-seat electric buggies are available to hire and should be booked in advance through the pro shop. Visitors may not use their own ride-on buggies or personal vehicles on the course. Winter teeing mats are used on all holes from late October. There is a halfway house on the course, plus changing rooms, a well-stocked pro shop and a clubhouse bar and restaurant overlooking the course. Read the club's buggy and adverse weather policies before your visit.

Getting there

The club is on Cirencester Road in Charlton Kings, on the south-east side of Cheltenham, a short drive from the town centre.

Highlights

  • Laid out in 1922 by Dr Alister MacKenzie
  • Par 69, 6,212 yards from the white tees
  • Views over Cheltenham to the Malverns from holes 13 to 18
  • Covered and open driving range bays

Good to know

  • Book visitor tee times online
  • Hire buggies through the pro shop; personal ride-ons not allowed
  • Winter mats in use on all holes from late October
  • Halfway house on the course

Frequently asked questions

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