
Bishopswood Course
Bishopswood Golf Club

About this course
Bishopswood Golf Club is located in Tadley, Hampshire, in the north-central part of the county. The course was designed by M.W. Phillips and reflects the architectural conventions of early-to-mid twentieth-century English inland golf design. Like many clubs of its era and region, Bishopswood occupies a parkland setting typical of Hampshire's rolling terrain, where mature trees and natural contours shape play. The layout works across the undulating landscape characteristic of the area, with routing that takes advantage of the site's topography to create variety in elevation and approach angles. The course presents a mix of hole lengths and strategic demands, balancing open fairways with tree-lined passages. Water features and bunkering are employed selectively to define landing areas and protect greens, following the restrained aesthetic common to Phillips's work and the period. Bishopswood has maintained its place as a members' club serving the local golfing community in Tadley and surrounding areas. The club culture reflects the traditions of a private, established English golf club, with an emphasis on competitive play and social membership. The course remains relatively modest in length and profile compared to championship venues, but offers the kind of consistent, playable design that has allowed it to endure as a valued local fixture.
Quick facts
- Location
- Tadley, Hampshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1976
- Designer
- M.W. Phillips
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,237 yards
- Difficulty
- 36.3/132
FAQ
Common questions about Bishopswood
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bishopswood was designed by M.W. Phillips.
Yes. Bishopswood is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bishopswood is 36.
Bishopswood plays 3,237 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bishopswood is 132.
Bishopswood is a 9-hole course.




