Painswick Golf Club - Stroud

Anish S. P.

Mark the manager gave me the warmest of welcomes and chat after the round. Greenkeeper let me go off the white tees even though they were due to be closed for the winter. Members gave me welcome club recommendations for the blind par 3s. Never been treated so well as a guest - if you’re a member of the brown golfing community you know how much of a difference that makes.
If you’re interested in history, golf and enjoy a view, you couldn’t really find a better destination.

Matt E.

A little gem of a club!
I played Painswick for the first time last week. It's been on my list of courses I want to play for a long time, but a lot of people in the area don't seem to rate it. It is not a pristine course with manicured flat wide fairways and huge receptive greens, perhaps that's why.
Most of the courses in the area (including my own) were closed due to the rain we've had recently. Painswick was open, it was £20 for 18 holes and they had tee times, so why not?
This is a fantastic challenge for any golfer. You have to think about every shot, not just check the yardage and select the club. You have to think about the tiny greens, the elevated and blind greens, the quarries, the cows, the fescue, the hills and the wind all come in to play.
The views from some of the holes are spectacular!
From the 1st tee box you look up a daunting hill for your opening tee shot to a blind green that is protected by a quarry. From there it just keeps you interested. A short par 3 to a blind green, a par 4 that makes you think you need to hit the shot of your live to carry to the fairway. It's great fun!
Given the conditions of most of the other courses in the area, there was nothing wrong with the conditions here the day we played it.
I could wax lyrical about the course, but just get yourself up there and play it.

The potential downsides... Some of the routes between green and tee are hard work with a trolly. There are dog walkers and ramblers on the course.

One last thing, the club house is lovely. From looking at the pro shop, which is more like an office, I expected very little from the bar. I was surprised how nice it was in there. Definitely worth popping in after a round.

Matt

Great for walking, lovely trail, can mix up different routes

Madeleine E.

The five stars are for beautiful walking terrain with fabulous views. I wouldn't think it's great for playing golf though because there are far far more walkers than golfers!

Edward H.

Cracking golf course. An amazing layout and some very interesting holes, all set in an incredible location. Would definitely come back next time I’m in the area.

ian M.

Great place for a dog walk, lovely views and a really generous welcome from the staff at the clubhouse where both dogs and their owners are made to feel at home.

Tarunima S.

Natural golf course. One does not need fancy grass or high walls to play golf. Perfect scenic golf course. Early morning tee off might be the best ever.

M P.

I've played golf for 20 years and this place is the most interesting course I have ever played - a true gem. Blind tee shots, extraordinary views and tiny greens.