
Stevenage Course
Stevenage Golf
About this course
Stevenage Golf Club sits in Hertfordshire, approximately thirty miles north of London, in a town developed significantly as a post-war new town. The course was designed by John Jacobs, the renowned English teaching professional and Ryder Cup player who became one of golf's most influential instructors in the latter half of the twentieth century. While Jacobs is best known for his teaching philosophy and work with the European Tour, he designed several courses in Britain during his career, bringing a player's perspective to routing and strategy. The layout occupies relatively flat Hertfordshire terrain typical of the region, with the design emphasizing strategic shot-making rather than dramatic elevation changes. Jacobs's background as a player and instructor influenced his approach to course design, favoring clear lines of play and rewarding well-executed shots. The course serves the local golfing community in Stevenage and the surrounding area, providing accessible golf in a region where urban development has limited available land for the sport. The club operates as a members' facility with visitor access, typical of many English golf clubs serving commuter towns in the Home Counties. The course reflects the practical needs of its setting—providing quality golf within the constraints of available land near a growing population center while maintaining the character of traditional English parkland golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1980
- Designer
- John Jacobs
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,364 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.4/133
Getting there
Stevenage Golf is most readily accessed via London Luton Airport (LTN), situated roughly 20 miles to the south and connected by a straightforward 35-40 minute drive north through the commuter belt of Hertfordshire, or alternatively through London Stansted (STN) to the northeast, which offers a similar journey time via the A1(M). Those arriving at the major London hubs - Gatwick (LGW) or Heathrow (LHR) - should anticipate 60-90 minutes of motorway travel depending on traffic patterns, though the M25 orbital route provides a direct spine northward. The final miles unfold through the rolling, understated countryside of Hertfordshire, where the transition from suburban sprawl gives way to the verdant fairways and mature woodland that characterize this established members' club, situated just north of the town centre and accessible via quiet country roads that signal arrival at one of England's most respected inland courses.

FAQ
Common questions about Stevenage
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Stevenage was designed by John Jacobs.
Yes. Stevenage is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Stevenage is 72.
Stevenage plays 6,364 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Stevenage is 133.
Stevenage is a 18-hole course.



