Bath Golf Club
Sham Castle
North Road
Bath
England
BA2 6JG
Tel: +44 (0)1225 463834
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Bath Golf Club, established in 1880, has one of England's oldest and finest inland courses.
The Club was formed with much assistance from officials of the Westward Ho! Golf Club which was one of only five clubs in existence, in England, at the end of 1879. Bath Golf Club therefore lays claim to being the sixth golf club to be formed in this country. Picture fom Handbook of 1920 Laid out around 'Hampton Down', the course occupies a prominent position on one of Bath's beautiful surrounding hills. T
he 18 hole, 6442 yard, par 71 course may not be the length that today's course designers seem to favour, but in the 1880's they knew how to create a challenge using the natural contours of a hilltop location steeped in history with stunning views that, on a clear day, stretch to the Welsh beacons. The present day amateur record of 68 is a testament to the manner in which the undulating but generous fairways and tight greens defend the course's honour. Bath Golf Club is situated little more than a mile from the centre of the City.
If leaving the City on the A36 toward Warminster, North Road rises to the right alongside The Bath Spa Hotel. Climb the hill and after approximately 600 yards the driveway to Bath Golf Club is on the left. Visitors to Bath Golf Club are welcome at any time subject to tee reservations for events and fixtures. However, it is always sensible to telephone Jim Galley, the Managing Secretary or Peter Hancox, the Club Professional, in advance. A valid handicap certificate is required.
