Drayton Park Golf Club
Drayton Park Golf Club is a family-run, Hawtree-designed parkland course at Drayton, just south of Abingdon and easy to reach from the A34. Visitors are welcome on the 18-hole course, and a nine-hole par 3 course and a driving range make it a good-value option.
The course and its character
Drayton Park opened in 1993. It was built by the late Michael F. McKenna and is still owned and run by the McKenna family. The parkland course is set in 90 acres, with Ginge Brook running through the middle, four lakes beside the fairways and 55 bunkers guarding greens and landing areas. Fairways are tree-lined, with tight short rough that favours accurate placement. Highlights include three dogleg par fours, three par fives and six par threes. The large greens are undulating, and the course is very flat, which makes it an easy walk.
Booking and visitor practicalities
Visitors can book tee times through the club website. Green fees include 18-hole, 11-hole and twilight options, and juniors aged 17 or under can play after 11am. The nine-hole par 3 course is paid for in the pro shop and suits families and short-game practice. A driving range, golf lessons and a fully stocked pro shop are also on site. Local rules are posted on the board at the first tee.
Getting there
The club is on Steventon Road in Drayton, south of Abingdon, with easy access from the A34. Oxford city centre is roughly 12 km to the north.
Highlights
- Hawtree-designed parkland course opened in 1993
- Ginge Brook, four lakes and 55 bunkers
- Nine-hole par 3 course and driving range
- Flat course that is easy to walk
Good to know
- Tee times can be booked online
- An 11-hole green fee and twilight rates are available
- Juniors (17 and under) can play after 11am
- Check the information board on the first tee for local rules
Frequently asked questions
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