Golf courses near Swindon
We list 16 golf courses within 25 km of Swindon, including 9 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes. 62% have a website listed.
Wiltshire holds eight of the 16 venues around Swindon, Oxfordshire four, and Gloucestershire and Swindon itself two each. All 16 lie within 25 km, and Broome Manor Golf Complex (Wroughton) is the nearest to the centre, at 3.2 km.
Holes are known for 11 golf courses: nine with 18 holes, one with 9 and one with 12. Par is known for every 18-hole venue, with par 71 and par 70 each at three. Watchfield is the only place with more than one course close by.
Club sites describe one course as parkland and one as downland. Marlborough Golf Course gives 1888 as its founding year and Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) 1985. Four club sites state that visitors are welcome.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 9 | 56% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 6% |
| Other (5 to 12 holes) | 1 | 6% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 31% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Distance from the centre of Swindon
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gloucestershire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Swindon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club | 18 | 72 | 8.3 km | |
| Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) | 18 | 70 | 1985 | 14 km |
| Marlborough Golf Course | 1888 | 15 km | ||
| South Cerney Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough Golf Course | 1888 | 15 km | ||
| Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) | 18 | 70 | 1985 | 14 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 2 of the 16 courses.
The 16 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome Manor Golf Complex | 18 | 71 | 3.2 km |
| Basset Down Golf Course | 12 | 5.6 km | |
| Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club | 18 | 72 | 8.3 km |
| Cricklade House Hotel & Spa | 10 km | ||
| Shrivenham Park Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 11 km |
| Wiltshire Golf and Country Club | 18 | 72 | 11 km |
| Defence Academy Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Ogbourne Downs Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 11 km |
| Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) | 18 | 70 | 14 km |
| Marlborough Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| Faringdon Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| South Cerney Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 16 km |
| Oaksey Park | 9 | 35 | 18 km |
| Carswell Golf Club | 22 km | ||
| North Wilts Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 22 km |
| Cirencester Golf Club | 24 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 Swindon?
- 16 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Swindon. 3 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Swindon?
- Broome Manor Golf Complex, about 3.2 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Swindon?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Swindon?
- 4 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club, Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) and Marlborough Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Swindon?
- Among the 2 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Marlborough Golf Course dates back to 1888, followed by Woodbridge Park (Brinkworth Golf Club) (1985).
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