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Oxfordshire

The Berks Bucks & Oxon Union of Golf Clubs was established in 1924 when 30 clubs from Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire formed the first committee. The number of clubs in membership today has increased to 104 – 28 of which are from the county of Oxfordshire – and these are spread out over a 60-mile range between Feldon Valley in the north and Henley in the south. Oxfordshire Ladies’ County Golf Association was established in 1921 and it provides administration for female golfers attached to 26 clubs in the county of Oxfordshire. Its stated aims are to a) encourage and promote the interests of all female golfers, b) arrange and regulate a county championship and other competitions, and c) select and support county teams in inter-county matches. American architect Rees Jones shaped the Oxfordshire course and this very modern design opened for play in 1993, quickly establishing itself as one of the top ranked courses in the region. For those who prefer their golf a little more traditional, Willie Park Junior’s heathland layout at Huntercombe is perhaps a more appropriate venue. Our Oxfordshire Best in County rankings were updated in December 2023.

  1. Huntercombe Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Huntercombe Golf Club is just far enough removed from London to have effectively become an historical footnote in golf architecture.

  2. Frilford Heath Golf Club (Red)

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    "Frilford Heath is essentially one of those places where it is good to be alive with a golf club in one’s hand," wrote Darwin.

  3. The Oxfordshire Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    If you like tradition, then steer clear of the Oxfordshire Golf Club. If you are seeking excitement, this might be the course for you.

  4. Frilford Heath Golf Club (Green)

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    The Green is the shortest of the three courses at Frilford Heath Golf Club but for what the course lacks in length it makes up for with sheer charm.

  5. Tadmarton Heath Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Tadmarton Heath Golf Club is a pretty little course sited close to the small market town of Banbury and its charming old Cotswold stone clubhouse is very much in keeping with its rustic surroundings.

  6. Oxford Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    If Oxford Golf Club (formerly known as Southfield) has a weakness it lies with the long holes, but its cracking set of par threes and clutch of fantastic par fours more than compensate.

  7. Henley

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Founded in 1907 and set close to Henley-on-Thames, James Braid originally laid out the course at Henley Golf Club where safe negotiation of the six par threes is key to carding a score on this testing parkland track.

  8. Burford Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    J.H. Turner, the professional at Frilford Heath, set out the fairways at Burford Golf Club in the mid 1930s when he routed two returning nines over a relatively flat landscape.

  9. Heythrop Park Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Heythrop Park opened for limited play in October 2009. Routed through the leafy grounds of the stately Heythrop Estate, it's one of the century’s most exciting English golf developments...

  10. Studley Wood Golf Club

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    Studley Wood Golf Club is set in 170 acres that historically comprised of dense forest. Simon Gidman routed the characterful par 73 layout around 30 acres of remaining woodland in two returning nine-hole loops.

  11. The Springs - Oxfordshire

    Oxfordshire, England

    Opened for play in 1998, the course at The Springs Resort & Golf Club occupies a 130-acre parkland property on the east bank of the River Thames, between Wallingford and Moulsford.

  12. Frilford Heath (Blue)

    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

    The Blue is the newest course at Frilford Heath Golf Club but it’s maturing nicely and is already regarded as the club's best by many members.