Do I need a handicap to play Witney Lakes?

No. The course is open to all, though the club recommends some golfing experience.

Is there a driving range?

Yes. The Strike Shack range has 20 bays with Toptracer technology and is open to everyone.

What is the dress code?

A collared shirt is required, and denim and jogging bottoms are not allowed.

Yes. Buggies and trolleys can be booked online or arranged with reception.

Witney Lakes Golf Club

Witney Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole lakeside course at Witney Lakes Resort, on the edge of Witney about 19 km west of Oxford. It is open to all golfers with no handicap needed, and its Toptracer driving range and pub make it an easy, relaxed day out.

The course and its character

The resort describes its 18-hole layout as a championship course with lakes in play and a good mix of par threes, fours and fives. It is run by The Club Company, whose members can also play other courses in the group. Practice facilities include the 20-bay Strike Shack driving range, powered by Toptracer, and an outdoor area with a practice bunker, a warm-up net, a chipping green and a putting green.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book tee times online through the club's booking system and receive confirmation by email. The club says no handicap is required, though it recommends some golfing experience before playing the course. The dress code asks for a collared shirt and rules out denim and jogging bottoms. Buggies and trolleys can be booked online or arranged through reception. PGA professionals offer lessons, and golf days can be arranged for groups.

Facilities and getting there

The Lakeside Pub serves breakfast and brunch through to dinner. The resort also has a spa, swimming pool, gym and hotel rooms. Witney Lakes is on Downs Road on the western side of Witney, close to the A40, and about 19 km from central Oxford.