Frilford Heath Golf Club

Three courses on the heath

The Red Course (par 72, 7,015 yards) is the original, laid out in 1908 by J.H. Taylor. It is a traditional heathland test with pushed-up greens, a strong stretch from the 5th to the 9th and seven consecutive par fours to finish. It has hosted Regional Qualifying for The Open, the English Amateur and European Tour first-stage qualifying. The Blue Course (par 72, 6,700 yards) was designed by Simon Gidman and opened in 1994, with water early on and more severely undulating greens. The shorter Green Course (par 69, 6,025 yards) keeps Taylor's original layout on holes 7 to 15.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Frilford Heath runs on a traditional roll-up basis, so you are given an approximate tee time when you book. Bookings are made by phone (option 3), and payment is taken at the time of booking. On arrival, check in outside the golf shop. Buggies and trolleys can be hired on the day, but the club advises calling ahead. Visitors get complimentary use of the practice facilities: a championship putting green, a pitching and bunker area, and a driving range a short drive from the club.

Getting there

The club is just off the A420, a short drive from the A34, M4 and M40. Oxford station and Didcot Parkway are each about 25 minutes away by car, and there is free parking by the golf shop.

Highlights

• Three 18-hole championship courses: Red, Blue and Green
• Red Course laid out by J.H. Taylor in 1908
• Red Course has hosted Regional Qualifying for The Open
• Blue Course designed by Simon Gidman, opened 1994

Good to know

• Tee times are booked by phone on a roll-up basis, with payment at booking
• Golf shoes must be worn; no jeans or tracksuits on the course, and tailored shorts need long or sports socks
• Call ahead to reserve a buggy or trolley
• Practice facilities are free for visitors on the day

Frequently asked questions