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4.3
108 Reviews (108)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
49
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
91.7%
Recommend this course
99 out of 108 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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15 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.6%
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29 out of 32 reviews
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Forest of Arden Country Club - Aylesford Course

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 69
Length 5801 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built N/A
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Steel Tim Lobb (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 40
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No jeans or football shirts. Tailored shorts must be worn with appropriate socks.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
108 Reviews (108)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Even with the wet conditions the course played really well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Great round. Course wet in places but to be expected. Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It's a really good course for all high and low handicap

Had a really nice day great golf venue would play here again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course.

Conditions haven’t been great, but for the most part all fairways were in fair condition. Some boggy parts around rough but thats expected. Greens in great condition, can’t fault them at all. All holes open and no temp greens which was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Wet December

Despite it being a wet pre Christmas game the greens played nicely with no winter greens. Boggy in places but overall was a good day, will be going again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Playing around

Really enjoyed the course even with the damp conditions

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great price

Course was very boggy in parts but couldn’t complain for the cost. Have played this a few times in better conditions and is a great course. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Jack Frost nipping at your nose.

It was very frosty and white balls disappeared in the rough but for the weather conditions we had an enjoyable day. Staff were very friendly as usual and facilities are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course for the price

Got a round for £25 and considering the weather lately the course was In fantastic condition. For the same price as you’d pay for 18 at most courses this is a level above. Short but still challenging makes for a super fun afternoon out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable course with excellent facilities

Full course report on my YouTube channel - @tomwatkissgolf

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and service

Staff came to find me before my round to get me out ahead of time so as my group could clear a society and not get held up.
I've never known a service like this, outstandingly thoughtful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Under appreciated

Said for many years the Aylesford is overlooked as everyone wants to get on the Arden, its a lovely second course and due to the rough was very difficult to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Unbelievable Course

Excellent condition even in wet conditions, can’t wait to return. Even the food after golf was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
First Time Playing

Far to many people on the course

I know it’s Saturday and going to be busy but at one point there was 4 groups on one hole
They need to space you the tee times every 7 minutes does not work
Nice course and facilities but jut to many people on the course at the one time

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Aylsford course

Excellent value for money , course in good condition, greens a good speed . Tees and bunkers all in good condition. Course is forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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