Bearwood Lakes Golf Club

Bearwood Lakes occupies a wooded estate in Sindlesham, near Wokingham in Berkshire, roughly equidistant between Reading and London. Martin Hawtree designed the course, which opened in 1996 on land that was formerly part of the Bearwood College estate. The property features mature woodland, particularly oak and birch, and several natural lakes that influence play across multiple holes. The routing takes advantage of the existing topography and water features, creating a parkland layout with significant tree definition and strategic water hazards. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees and presents a modern design challenge with water in play on more than half the holes. Hawtree's design emphasizes accuracy and course management, with the lakes requiring careful club selection and shot placement. The terrain includes gentle elevation changes, and the tree-lined fairways demand precision from the tee. Several holes play along or across the water bodies, and the bunkering complements the natural hazards throughout the layout. Bearwood Lakes operates as a private members' club and has developed a reputation as a well-maintained modern parkland course in the Thames Valley region. The club has hosted regional amateur competitions and serves as a venue for county-level golf in Berkshire. The combination of Hawtree's design, the mature woodland setting, and the prominent water features distinguishes the course within the area's collection of parkland layouts.