Golf courses near Bedford
We list 19 golf courses within 25 km of Bedford, including 10 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
A course type is stated on the club websites of only three of the 19 venues around Bedford: two say parkland and one says downland. For the rest nothing is stated.
The Bedford Golf Club (Great Denham) is the closest at 3.5 km, Mowsbury Golf Course (Ravensden) is 3.7 km away, and none of the listed venues is more than 23 km out. Bedford and Central Bedfordshire have eight and seven venues, with Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire making up the rest.
Founding dates are stated by four clubs, the two earliest being 1891 for Bedfordshire Golf Club (Stagsden) and 1912 for Bedford and County Golf Club (Clapham). Hole counts are known for 13 of the 19 venues, and 10 of those have 18 holes. Five club websites state that visitors are welcome.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 10 | 53% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 5% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 5% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 5% |
| Holes not recorded | 6 | 32% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 2 |
| Downland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 3 of the 19 courses.
Distance from the centre of Bedford
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Central Bedfordshire | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Keynes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1891 | 5.8 km |
| The Millbrook Golf Club | 18 | 74 | 12 km | |
| Cainhoe Wood Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | ||
| John O'Gaunt Golf Course | 18 | 17 km | ||
| South Beds Golf Club | 27 | 71 | 23 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1891 | 5.8 km |
| Bedford and County Golf Club | 1912 | 3.9 km | ||
| Colmworth and North Beds Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1991 | 8.5 km |
| Chalgrave Manor Golf Club | 1994 | 23 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 19 courses.
The 19 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedford Golf Club | 3.5 km | ||
| Mowsbury Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 3.7 km |
| Bedford and County Golf Club | 3.9 km | ||
| Bedfordshire Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 5.8 km |
| Pavenham Park Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 8.3 km |
| Colmworth and North Beds Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 8.5 km |
| Colworth Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 12 km |
| The Millbrook Golf Club | 18 | 74 | 12 km |
| Cainhoe Wood Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Wyboston Lakes Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
| John O'Gaunt Golf Course | 18 | 17 km | |
| Abbotsley Golf Hotel | 45 | 17 km | |
| John White Golf Course | 17 km | ||
| St Neots Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km |
| Wavendon Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Aspley Guise & Woburn Sands Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 18 km |
| Woburn Golf Club | 21 km | ||
| Chalgrave Manor Golf Club | 23 km | ||
| South Beds Golf Club | 27 | 71 | 23 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Bedford?
- 19 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Bedford. 6 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Bedford?
- The Bedford Golf Club, about 3.5 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Bedford?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Bedford?
- 5 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Bedfordshire Golf Club, The Millbrook Golf Club and Cainhoe Wood Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Bedford?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Bedfordshire Golf Club dates back to 1891, followed by Bedford and County Golf Club (1912).
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