Downshire Golf Complex

The course We are pleased to offer a par 72 18-hole championship golf course. It measures 6,371 yards with firm, tree-lined fairways and lush, even greens. The water hazards on 13 of its 18 holes provide a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Buggies, power trollies, and golf clubs are available to hire for the main course. These must be booked in advance via the Golf Shop on 01344 302030. Price details can be found on our membership and prices page. Pitch and putt course This is a fantastic 9-hole pitch and putt course. It can provide great fun for all the family, or offer the chance for you to sharpen up your short game skills. 9 hole scorecard Artificial chipping and putting area Come and practise your putting and short game on our Huxley premier all-weather artificial green/putting surface. Driving range We have one of the best floodlit driving ranges in the area. It has 30 covered and floodlit bays, high quality mats and golf balls that will make your practice session a most enjoyable experience. Power tees Now fitted with an improved mechanism, Downshire Golf Complex is amongst the first driving ranges in the world to install power tees. This exciting new technology is available in 15 of our bays and is easy to use, making practice much more effective, whatever your age and ability. The power tee will leave you feeling fresh at the end of a driving range session, as you no longer need to bend down between shots to set up the next ball. The benefits are:

no more breaking your grip and stance to set up each new ball
it's excellent for building a consistent golf swing
it allows you to get into a good rhythm

The power tee gives you a choice of four different standard tee heights and up to forty incremental heights, so that you can practise effectively with a full range of clubs. Adjusting the height is easy – simply press a button. Indoor golf simulator Have you ever wanted to play some of the best courses in the UK or USA? Now you can, on our simulator. Find out more about the simulator on our golf shop page. Putting green Why not practise your putting too? Our large putting green is perfect for honing your putting skills. Golf tuition Taster courses Part of the 'Get into Golf' national campaign, we offer regular taster courses for people who would like to come and give golf an informal try. Each course of 4 lessons costs £30. Next course starts on Monday 9 May. To ensure quality time is spent with each attendee we are restricting the groups to a maximum of 8 people. Booking is essential and can be done in person in the golf shop or by phone - 01344 302030. Payment must be made at time of booking. GC2 monitor Our GC2 Monitor, operated by the golf professionals, uses state-of-the-art cameras and technology to give very precise feedback. Call in soon and find out more. Golf 4 U Academy For coaching prices, camps and birthday parties please read our academy information pack. All lessons can be given with the added benefit of iPad technology. The Golf 4 U Academy offers coaching of the highest standards with state-of-the-art video technology. This allows you to view your swing during and after your lesson. With various packages available to suit you, our PGA professionals deliver coaching sessions based around the Golf 4 U ethic in four vital areas:

Swing technique - developing a sound understanding of swing dynamics to optimise consistency
Short game - an under-practised yet vital area of golf. Learning varying techniques to give a variety of short game shots
Course management - understanding how to approach a round of golf and circumstances that may arise during it
Well-being and golf - treating and training your body to aid the performance of your game

All this can take place either on our driving range, sunken indoor teaching area, putting/chipping areas or pitch and putt course. The golf professionals are very keen to promote junior golf too. If you have a son or daughter, why not bring them along to one of our junior coaching sessions? Junior Golf Academy The Junior Academy encompasses after school clubs, junior group tuition and school holiday kids' camps. It runs from Monday to Friday after school during term time and at weekends, offering structured tuition for children aged 4 to 16. Lesson timetable Lessons Each child is provided with professional instruction to learn how to play golf, improve skills and have fun. The team of professional coaches will monitor the progress of each pupil through their development programme. This includes swing technique, game play, practice drills and much more. The ‘skills for life’ programme is an added element promoted by the professionals through playing and learning. Every young player works in a fun, structured environment and the aim is to get them out playing golf as soon as possible to enjoy the game to the full. Added benefits Joining the Junior Academy gives added benefits including: