Rye Hill Golf Club - Championship Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 72 | 6768 yards | 72.7 | 129 |
Yellow | 72 | 6572 yards | 71.8 | 125 |
Gold | 73 | 5982 yards | 70.2 | 119 |
Gold (W) | 73 | 5982 yards | 71.2 | 121 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5584 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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White M: 72.7/129 | 425 | 403 | 143 | 516 | 374 | 391 | 373 | 536 | 440 | 3601 | 352 | 504 | 158 | 437 | 392 | 447 | 345 | 136 | 396 | 3167 | 6768 |
Yellow M: 71.8/125 | 419 | 398 | 139 | 478 | 336 | 366 | 365 | 529 | 432 | 3462 | 342 | 500 | 154 | 431 | 377 | 442 | 342 | 132 | 390 | 3110 | 6572 |
Red W: 72.3/125 | 358 | 329 | 134 | 433 | 291 | 327 | 280 | 448 | 311 | 2911 | 293 | 442 | 149 | 370 | 360 | 324 | 291 | 127 | 317 | 2673 | 5584 |
Handicap | 7 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by sdimitroff98 on 08/27/2023
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Photo submitted by u932005591 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u932005591 on 07/17/2023
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Photo submitted by u314162643361 on 10/18/2022
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Photo submitted by u314162643361 on 10/18/2022
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Scenario from Par 4 (6th) Photo submitted by Anderson2292 on 09/08/2020
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View of a Par 3 (3rd) Photo submitted by Anderson2292 on 09/08/2020
Nice layout
Tee to green it's a really good track.
The greens need some investment.
Tee boxes are being rested through the winter, so there is some thought going into the course...... just need some TLC on the greens
Friendly staff... good value for money... Course is in good nick considering its winter...
A place where you can really play golf.
A place where you can really play golf.
Rye Hill is a hidden gem, nestled in the idyllic county of Oxfordshire. There are plenty of courses in this region that receive far more plaudits than Rye Hill and it’s a shame, set in 200 acres of rolling countryside, with dramatic lakes and both park and heath land features, it’s a hidden haven and one of the nicest courses in the region.
When arriving at the club you are surprised to find out just how well catered for you are, the beautiful old stone built club house leads you to believe that Rye Hill is plodding along in life, but once inside it’s like a tardis. The ground floor of the versatile club house is an open plan design with the bar, reception and pro shop all merging into one to offer a welcoming and friendly environment, and its expansive function room on the 1st floor is a large enough for any society or social event.
Rye Hill also has a host of practice facilities on hand to ensure that you can find your game before any competitions or a match. A 240 yd. grassed area is open for you to warm up or practice your swing and a separate area is available for you to practice your putting. You can even head out on the 3 hole academy course to get your eye in before your tee time.
If you like to have a go with the big stick then this is the perfect place. The par 72 championship course is a smidge under 7000 yards, its expansive fairways mean you can get the driver out on the majority of the holes and really attack what’s in front of you.
That’s not to say that Rye Hill isn’t a challenge, although the driver can be used on a large number of holes you’ll still have to pick your spots to aim for. Having hosted a number of EuroPro events it’s a tour standard challenge, wayward tee shots will be gobbled up by the long rough and when you do get to the greens they are no easy feat to conquer.
The landscape’s natural undulations are what provide the technical challenge for any player, run your drive out to the wrong spot and the curvatures in the fairway can see you trail in to the bunkers that are in play from most tee boxes.
Approach shots must be taken with care, many of the holes at Rye Hill present fairly open target but the tail end of each is set up to catch you out. Getting to the green in regulation is the key here, most of the pins are protected by hazards that lie in wait and when you do hit them you’ll need the ball to stick, the greens are quick and true but the fringe very quickly turns in to an uneasy lie.
There are some great holes at Rye Hill made even better by the fact that no houses or suburban developments can be seen from any point on the course, only the picturesque church at Bloxham can be viewed on a few holes, acting as reminder that golf played in the right location is truly blissful.
The par 4 15th is one of the most picturesque holes in the area, and a true challenge. The fairway runs very steeply from left to right, you’ll have to hug edge of the short stuff to stop the ball rolling into the hedgerows & bunkers on the right. However, try to play to safe and away from the slope and you risk pulling your shot left in to the tall grass banking running the length of the hole. To really ensure you focus the mind there’s length to think about it, catch a driver well and you’ll run right up to the lake that cuts into the fairway around 140 yards from the hole, leave yourself short and you’ll need one of your A game shots to carry the water and land on the putting surface.
We played on a beautiful summer’s day but having spoken to its members and a number of visitors to the course Rye Hill is playable all year round. Its chalk footing and natural undulations provide perfect drainage, even in the grim months of winter its greens and fairways keep the puddles at bay.
You feel truly welcomed at Rye Hill, its members are proud of their club, its quality and its history and they should be, it’s one of the finest in Oxfordshire and not enough people know it.
The course setup was very poor.
All tee boxes were pushed forward to the ladies tee positions which made the holes far too short. Most
Pins were positioned a yard from the front edge of the green. Cups were poorly inserted which resulted in flags leaning to one side, Greens were slow and definitely needed a cut. The golf course is poorly maintained and isn’t value for money.
Beautiful
A challenging course once off official yellows! No temporary greens and the fairways were kept well. Challenging pin positions with a swirling wind. Definitely considering membership
Not boggy at all
Only place allowing you to use a trolley and all things considered weather wise, great upkeep! No puddles or boggy areas. Really enjoyed my round.
Winter golf
Course in good condition considering the recent heavy rain. Small greens and strong winds not a good mix! Only front nine open.
Best course in the area
Played lots of courses around north Oxfordshire and Rye Hill can’t be beaten on value for money or how welcoming they are to guests. Great course conditions, loads of space, some interesting holes and no slow players taking 20 mins to line up a putt - highly recommend.
Interesting 1st time
Overall course was in good shape. The greens were shaggy and super slow. Driving range was just a pasture but functional.
bit cheeky to tell us to finish at the 14th because they were shutting early- wouldn't have minded if they had given us advance notice instead of saying as we checked in. other than that decent course in good condition
Nice being out in the Sunshine
Course was in good nick considering the time of year. but it was very windy which you had to allow for.
Some of the Tee boxes were a bit rough, but it was nice to be out in the sunshine in November.
Brilliant
Great condition, just a couple of the tee boxes rough & need attention, but apart from that brilliant course in great condition