
Avon/Brunel Course
Woodspring Golf and Country Club
About this course
Woodspring Golf and Country Club sits in the rolling countryside near Long Ashton, just southwest of Bristol in Somerset. The facility features two eighteen-hole courses—Avon and Brunel—designed by the team of Donald Steel, Peter Alliss, and Clive Clark. Steel, a respected British golf course architect and writer, collaborated with Alliss, the celebrated former Ryder Cup player and broadcaster, and Clark, a touring professional turned designer, to create layouts that take advantage of the natural terrain in this part of the West Country. The courses occupy parkland that transitions between open farmland and more wooded sections, typical of the Somerset landscape. The routing incorporates gentle elevation changes and mature trees that frame fairways and define playing corridors. Water features come into play on several holes across both courses, adding strategic variety to the shot-making demands. The design philosophy reflects the practical British approach favored by Steel and his collaborators—courses built to accommodate a range of abilities while offering enough challenge and interest for regular play. Woodspring serves as a members' club with visitor access, providing a country club experience that includes practice facilities and social amenities. The dual-course setup allows the club to host competitions and accommodate member demand throughout the year. The location offers convenient access to Bristol and the surrounding region, making it a fixture in Somerset's golf landscape since its establishment in the late twentieth century.
Quick facts
- Location
- Long Ashton, Somerset, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Designer(s)
- Donald Steel, Peter Alliss, Clive Clark
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,334 yards
- Difficulty
- 71/131
Getting there
The journey to Woodspring Golf and Country Club typically begins at Bristol Airport, a quarter-hour drive to the southwest, though many international visitors route through London Heathrow or Birmingham before the onward transfer into Somerset. The approach traces the southern edge of Bristol's suburban sprawl before slipping into the gentle, hedge-lined countryside of Long Ashton, where the Mendip Hills rise softly in the distance. Within minutes of leaving the motorway, the landscape opens into rolling pasture and ancient woodland, and the club reveals itself as a tranquil enclave perched above the Avon Gorge - a world apart from the city, yet remarkably close at hand.

FAQ
Common questions about Avon/Brunel at Woodspring Golf and Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Avon/Brunel was designed by Donald Steel, Peter Alliss, and Clive Clark.
Yes. Avon/Brunel at Woodspring Golf and Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Avon/Brunel is 72.
Avon/Brunel plays 6,334 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Avon/Brunel is 131.
Avon/Brunel is a 18-hole course.


