The Grove Golf Course Key Information
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| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Row 0 – Cell 1 |
| Address | The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire, WD3 4TG |
| Phone Number | 01923 294266 |
| Website | https://www.thegrove.co.uk/golf/ (opens in new tab) |
| info@thegrove.co.uk | |
| Green Fees | £130 – £225 |
| Visitor Times | Available every day |
| Par | 72 |
| Slope Rating | 132 (Black), 131 (Medal), 126 (Grove), 129 (Women’s Front Tees) |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Designed by | Kyle Phillips |
Golf Monthly Verdict
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The course has terrific variety and great visual appeal, and the informal and friendly welcome is a refreshing alternative to that at some of our rather more traditional clubs.
Condition and presentation is the area that sets The Grove aside from many of its competitors, particularly out of season. The condition and presentation of the course is truly exceptional.
REASONS TO PLAY THE GROVE GOLF COURSE
– Beautifully maintained parkland layout
– Stadium course designed by the great Kyle Phillips
– Follow in the footsteps of previous pro winners at The Grove, including Tiger Woods
RANKINGS
UK & Ireland Top 100 Golf Courses 2023/24 – 95
Designed by Kyle Phillips, this beautifully laid-out course flows naturally across an impressive swathe of mature parkland. It played host to the WGC-American Express Championship won by Tiger in 2006 as well as the 2016 British Masters hosted by Luke Donald and won by Alex Noren.
The course has a traditional feel and it’s clear Phillips was influenced by the great British parkland and heathland courses built in the early part of the 20th Century. It’s one of the best golf courses in Hertfordshire.
Making use of the natural contouring, the undulating fairways stretch attractively across this mature piece of parkland with a wonderful array of trees lining many holes.
The sumptuous 3rd, with its approach over ‘Hell’s Lake’, is a real test of the nerves, and the short hole that follows is all about hitting the right length.
There are further excellent par 4s both at the 5th and the perfect 18th to its raised green, and in 2006 Tiger Woods recorded an eagle three on the 567-yard 9th hole three days in succession.
The short holes are all very appealing, particularly the inviting 13th from its elevated tee. The course is always presented in fabulous condition and the greens are a joy to putt on. Recent work to renovate the bunkering has further enhanced the look and condition of the course.
The 3rd at The Grove
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