Best Golf Courses in Maida vale, Greater london (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Greens that Steal the Show: Forget forgettable putting experiences. West London Golf Centre boasts the best greens I've encountered in London, period. True, smooth, and even in wet conditions, they were a joy to play on. No bobbles, just pure putting bliss. Course Management Masterclass: This 9-hole gem packs a punch with clever design that maximizes its space. Each hole throws a unique challenge, keeping things interesting and far from repetitive. Prepare to think strategically, as narrow fairways and slopes demand precise shot placement. Par 3 Paradise: London golfers, rejoice! West London offers some of the most intriguing par 3s I've come across. While potentially "getable," hitting the green demands accuracy and leaves you in thought-provoking positions. Each hole poses a different puzzle, making the round engaging and dynamic. Not Just About Length: Don't let the yardage fool you. This course challenges your mind, not just your muscles. Tight fairways and strategic slopes demand smart play, rewarding good decision-making more than brute force. Lies of Truth: Be prepared for some uneven lies off the fairway. While not a deal-breaker, it's a factor to consider. However, the reward of those incredible greens makes it worthwhile. True All-Weather Performer: Even on a February day, the course was in excellent condition. It's clear they take pride in maintenance, and I can only imagine how glorious it plays when dry. Overall: West London Golf Centre is a hidden gem offering a truly unique golfing experience. The exceptional greens, strategic layout, and engaging par 3s make it a must-play for London golfers of all skill levels. Just be mindful of the occasional uneven lie, and prepare to be impressed!

Rating: 5 / 5

Great 9 hole course in very good condition for November. Some challenging holes with water in play so tests you course management. Greens were fantastic.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played a round recently, with all the adverse weather conditions, im amazed how well the course and greens are kept, im blown away. Well done to all the greens staff for amazing work. P.S to the golfers who use the course repair your bloody pitch marks and don't ruin the hard work that the staff do to maintain this course at a high standard.

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem of a course. I'd used almost every club in the bag by hole 6. Great variety of shots required. The greens are superb for the time of year. You need to think your way round, it's not just a case of driver and a wedge.

Rating: 4 / 5

Beautiful course and well kept. Even with the map, it was tricky to know how to play the some of the course and I'm hoping to do better the next time round. Staff also friendly and helpful. Would recommend playing there.

Rating: 4 / 5

Awesome course, tricky, greens and fairways are immaculate 🏌‍♂️⛳️

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem. Lovely little clubhouse with all the original oak finishings, and a recent revamp has also opened the woods-facing front to attract a bit of coffee and beer trade to earn a bit to keep prices down but really enhances the overall aspect. Mostly its an uncrowded little place where you can grab a pint or a sandwich and keep a locker. It is run on a shoestring and an amazing bargain, yet has real charm, has real antiquity (third oldest in the country) yet is entirely unpretentious. Wimbledon common is an ancient course accessed from either the London Scottish or the WimbledonCommon Club (Their tee 1 is the LSGF 10th). The course is not just parkland but serious woodland. Hit out of bounds and the ball disappears in bracken and under leaves. It is strangely quiet and peaceful, given its proximity to the A3 and Wimbledon traffic. A true haven and an interesting and challenging course with ravines to cross and narrows to manoeuvre. It is a public common however, and modern population pressures means that there are lots of dog walkers and strollers, and one has to wear a fire engine red top to warn of your presence playing. Most of the public are respectful or at least cautious, although some seem to revel in taking their own sweet time or picnic in the middle of a fairway. My first experience was a walker whose very wet dog was rolling over the 17th green causing big ruts as I aproached. The dog then ran up to snatch up my ball as I was putting and ran off with it in its teeth. The owner tossed the ball back from some distance with no apology. At least I got the chewed ball back. That was happily exceptional, most people are considerate although some seem inclined to post nasty reviews, and I am glad that did not deter me from what is a truly lovely bargain priced course. The big advantage of the London Scottish? They are backed by a large parking lot down a quiet lane which also serves the old windmill museum and a very decent snack bar, almost never a problem parking. From the “other side” seriously congested single lanes even just getting to the club house, nowhere to park and endless argie bargie when drivers don’t wish to give way. I am sure they are also lovely people at the Wimbledon Common Club, but I prefer to just park and go, besides the additional charm and welcome from the down to earth Scotts. For the price, so close to central London, London Scottish is to me as good as it gets.

Rating: 4 / 5

You'll get over the fact you have to wear a red top after you realise the course is in the middle of a public park... Quite annoying really with so many people nonchalantly strolling across the fairway (lots of paths across the course with bikes, prams, dogs, kids etc..). Feels like they should be the ones wearing red so you know who not to hit, most don't understand fore either.. Anyway aside of from the obvious flaws, it's actually a pretty neat course.. An unusual course, short but with long par 3s, no bunkers or water. Most holes are reasonably open off the tee but with enough wood to make it not feel like a field. Would probably play again now that I know what to expect, perhaps a bit steep for £40 a round..

Rating: 4 / 5

Course seemed a bit boggy underfoot even with little recent rain. I've known more interesting holes on many other courses. The off course facilities are very good quality.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great course and hospitality for 54th golf society Captain’s Golf Day.

Rating: 5 / 5

A wedding anniversary celebration was held there. The food was excellent and the facilities were top class.

Rating: 5 / 5

We chose to have our wedding reception at Royal Blackheath in April. What an amazing venue we chose! Staff were fantastic throughout the whole process and on the day, the food was superb and we couldn't have asked for more. I can't recommend it highly enough. Thank you RBGC!

Rating: 5 / 5

Very interesting and challenging course. A stone’s throw from Eltham Palace. Pro shop manager was very friendly and accommodating. Clubhouse was beautiful, and had a fascinating history. I even got a private tour by the facilities director, which included an incredible golf memorabilia museum! I ate in the bar area and enjoyed delicious food and friendly service. Pick up the book on the history of the club, one of the oldest in England.

Rating: 4 / 5

It's nice to treat yourself to the elegant and stately surroundings for Sunday Lunch. I did feel, however, that it wasn't as good the first time round. The actual roast beef lunch seemed if was of the pre prepared variety that most pub restaurants do. The beef was passable but may have been not freshly carved. The accompanying vegetables were nothing of note. I hope I'm wrong as it's a good venue to eat, albeit a tad on the pricey side, but that's to be expected.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great driving range, reasonably priced. Club hire is extra if you don’t have your own but at £1 per club you can’t really argue. American Golf on site which is well stocked with friendly helpful staff. this really is an all in one place with a driving range, par 3 course, adventure golf and an Italian restaurant all on the one site. Don’t forget to “check in” your car to get free parking!

Rating: 5 / 5

We are Nextdor Neighbour finding really comfortable place to play family kids it’s a very good time nice small restaurant. Team is very good work in . Italian restaurant for food is great. They took so long to take our order. We had to go and reminder at reception..

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely Golf Club very well run can’t go wrong we do a networking event every morning on a Friday and we’re so well looked after

Rating: 4 / 5

Very nice golf ! Good layout and green

Rating: 5 / 5

We have held our golf day at this same venue for 39 years. It is always in good condition and the catering and bar staff are super friendly. Ideal course for a golf day especially if not everybody plays regularly as is not long but always a fair challenge.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice golf club. Tricky course with some very interesting holes! Greens were lovely, fast and very well kept. The course was very well kept. Enjoyed the challenge. Staff throughout were very friendly. Bar has a good selection and sandwiches we had were really good. Definitely recommend a visit here.

Rating: 5 / 5

Got invited for an anniversary party a couple of weekends ago. Great location in that there are lots of free parking available, a major plus! However, getting there could be a trek as all around the whole area, there's a 20 mph speed limit so it's a bit of a crawl to get there. There are two floors for functions, upstairs and downstairs, each can accommodate 40-50 people comfortably and a licenced bar with a selection (on tap or bottles) of ales or lagers. Prices not dissimilar to what you'll normally pay outside in run of the mills pubs. This place also do catering for private functions, of course only cold or finger snacks and sandwiches, pies and sausage rolls etc. The staff working there are friendly and helpful too. I would recommend this place if you were to plan any private functions yourself.

Rating: 4 / 5

Staff and Venue: Super friendly and no doubt a great place. Friendly, bars great and food. Overall great friendly club. Golf: This place as you can imagine is on the shorter end. Low Par and mostly shorter holes. Still a good challenge overall, and can hit driver in most cases. Good variety and well maintained course. A bit interesting layout so be sure to know the map as you gotta go weird directions to get to the next hole sometimes. All an all enjoyed this place! Would recommend for those with shorter games.

Rating: 4 / 5

this is a very good course with quite a few challenges (i first played this course over 45 years ago but moved away). there were a few temporary greens in place due to the weather but perfectly playable. my only real complaint about the course is that the members seem to think that the course is there's and they broke the golden golf rule and would not let me play through even though i was behind them from the fifth hole, eventually i had to miss a hole to get in front as they were so slow and holding up play. the staff here were very pleasant and should be commended especially the lady in the clubhouse who explained everything about the course to me perfectly..

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a lovely scramble with a good friend on this 18 hole course after hitting the driving range. I’m a complete beginner so I was happy to hit a few straight shots! Driving range is decent and has targets etc Cafe is reasonably priced and lots of seating area Recommend sun cream for hot days! The refill station at hole 9 was welcome, and the price of stuff in vending machines is cheap for chocolates etc

Rating: 5 / 5

Played on the princes lovely course moderately well kept but for the price and accessibility it's amazing great staff, and an amazing day out Update, have played on the dukes very nice golf course, well kept friendly players and staff, really enjoyed it.

Rating: 4 / 5

Excited about playing a course that I’ve not played in 15 years. The course layout is good, very flat and straight, however bunkers are very well placed and the fairways are mostly undulating so shot selection is key. Course is okish, could be better, however greens are true can be attacked very well. The rough needs work as when a ball lands in it it’s very tough to find them. Staff are very friendly and there is a good beer selection!

Rating: 4 / 5

We played at Duke’s course. Enjoyable course with rental clubs available. Tips: Better bring own clubs. And a lot ~~~s of balls ~~ 😬

Rating: 4 / 5

Bit of a mud bath, though cheap n cheerful. Pro was no where in sight for half an hour. No trollies or buggies due to the amount of mud, but we wasn't informed of this. A real mix of either long holes or short holes. Not much in the middle. Surprised they didn't close when the fog descended as it can be very dangerous. Had some guy in full anger mode as he seemed to be in a rush with his girlfriend following and not being allowed to play as he stalked off complaining at everyone. Otherwise kind of enjoyed it all. Will definitely go back.

Rating: 4 / 5

A wonderful golf course with a variety of hole layouts and difficulty. Have played here for nearly a decade and have loved every single time.

Rating: 4 / 5

It's a lovely course for the money. Some of the greens are very wet for this time of year but the course as a whole is in good condition. We didn't pre book which we later found out that if you book online you will save £5 per person