Bedford & County Course
Bedford & County Golf Club
About this course
Bedford & County Golf Club sits on gently rolling parkland in the Bedfordshire countryside, approximately two miles south of Bedford town center. The club was established in 1912 and plays across mature, tree-lined terrain characteristic of English inland courses from the early twentieth century. The layout reflects the design principles of its era, with fairways that follow the natural contours of the land and greens protected by traditional bunkering. The course measures just over 6,200 yards from the back tees and presents a balanced test of golf through a mix of longer two-shot holes and shorter par fours that reward accuracy over distance. Several holes play along elevated ground, offering views across the surrounding farmland and the River Great Ouse valley. Mature oak, beech, and chestnut trees frame many holes and come into play on tee shots and approaches, particularly on the inward nine. Bedford & County functions as a members' club with a traditional clubhouse and an active calendar of club competitions and social events. The course hosts county-level amateur tournaments and serves as a venue for regional qualifying events. Its location within reach of both Bedford and the broader East Midlands makes it accessible to golfers from across the region, and the club maintains a reputation for welcoming visitors by prior arrangement.
Quick facts
- Location
- Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1921
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,327 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/129
FAQ
Common questions about Bedford & County
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Bedford & County is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bedford & County is 70.
Bedford & County plays 6,327 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bedford & County is 129.
Bedford & County is a 18-hole course.



