Cherington at Minchinhampton Golf Club

Cherington is one of three courses at Minchinhampton Golf Club, situated on the Cotswold commons near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Designed by Martin Hawtree and opened in 2005, it represents a modern addition to a club with deep historical roots—the Old Course at Minchinhampton dates to 1889, making it one of England's oldest commons courses. Cherington occupies farmland away from the main common, allowing Hawtree to create a parkland layout distinct from the club's traditional heathland offerings.

The course plays across gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Cotswolds, with Hawtree's design incorporating natural contours and strategic bunkering. The routing takes advantage of the agricultural landscape, with fairways bordered by mature trees and hedgerows that define playing corridors. Water features come into play on several holes, adding variety to the strategic demands. The design emphasizes playability for members while maintaining interest through thoughtful green complexes and risk-reward opportunities.

Minchinhampton Golf Club operates as a members' club with a strong community presence in the Stroud area. The club's three courses—Old, Avening, and Cherington—offer members considerable variety, from the historic common land layouts to Cherington's more contemporary parkland character. The clubhouse facilities serve all three courses, maintaining traditions of hospitality common to established English clubs while accommodating a broad membership base drawn from the surrounding Cotswold region.