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Oxford Course

Oxford Golf Club

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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18 holesPar 706,325 yds70.8/130

About this course

Oxford Golf Club occupies elevated ground north of the city center, with the course laid out across gently rolling terrain that offers views over the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside and distant spires of the university. The club was established in the late nineteenth century, and Harry Shapland Colt designed the course during the early decades of the twentieth century, a period when he was shaping many notable layouts across England. The routing takes advantage of natural contours and mature woodland, with holes moving through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors that create variety in both playing character and visual setting. Colt's design philosophy is evident in the strategic bunkering and green complexes, which reward thoughtful placement and penalize wayward shots without resorting to excessive penal features. The course demands accuracy from the tee and a range of approach shots, with several holes playing across or along slopes that add complexity to club selection and shot execution. The greens feature subtle borrows and are typically firm and fast, consistent with traditional inland English courses of this era. The club maintains a traditional membership culture rooted in the university and local community, with a clubhouse that reflects the understated character common to established English golf clubs. Oxford Golf Club has hosted regional amateur competitions and remains a well-regarded course among those familiar with Colt's portfolio in the southern counties.

Quick facts

Location
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Access
Public
Year built
1945
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
6,325 yards
Difficulty
70.8/130

Getting there

The journey to Oxford Golf Club typically begins at London Heathrow, less than an hour's drive to the southeast, though those arriving from the north may find Birmingham equally convenient. The route northwest from Heathrow traces the M40 corridor before peeling off into the gentle Oxfordshire countryside, where hedgerows and stone villages mark the transition from metropolitan sprawl to the Thames Valley's quieter rhythms. The final approach skirts the northern edge of the city of dreaming spires, delivering you to the club's elevated perch above Oxford proper - a discreet retreat where the academic bustle below feels pleasantly distant.

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Common questions about Oxford

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Oxford was designed by Harry Shapland.

Yes. Oxford is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Oxford is 70.

Oxford plays 6,325 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Oxford is 130.

Oxford is a 18-hole course.

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