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Tadmarton Heath Course

Tadmarton Heath Golf Club

Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England
18 holesPar 695,936 yds73.4/132

About this course

Tadmarton Heath Golf Club sits on elevated heathland in north Oxfordshire, near the village of Tadmarton and close to the Warwickshire border. The course was designed by Horace Hutchinson and opened in 1922, occupying a natural heath landscape that provides the sandy, free-draining soil characteristic of England's inland heathland courses. The setting offers expansive views across the surrounding countryside, with the course positioned at approximately 600 feet above sea level. The layout makes full use of the natural contours and heathland vegetation, with gorse, heather, and mature trees framing many holes. Hutchinson's design follows the land's movement rather than imposing dramatic earthworks, creating a routing that feels organic to the site. The course measures around 6,000 yards from the back tees, and while not exceptionally long by modern standards, it presents strategic challenges through thoughtful green complexes, well-placed hazards, and the need to navigate the undulating terrain. Tadmarton Heath operates as a members' club with a traditional heathland character. The course has remained relatively unchanged since its creation, preserving Hutchinson's original design intent. It represents a quieter example of England's heathland golf tradition, less celebrated than the famous Surrey and Berkshire courses but valued by those who appreciate classic inland heath design. The club maintains a straightforward, golf-focused atmosphere typical of smaller English members' clubs from the early twentieth century.

Quick facts

Location
Tadmarton, Oxfordshire, England
Access
Public
Year built
1922
Designer
Hutchinson
Holes
18
Par
69
Length
5,936 yards
Difficulty
73.4/132

Getting there

The journey to Tadmarton Heath Golf Club most naturally begins at Birmingham International Airport, roughly an hour's drive south through the gently rolling Midlands countryside, though London's Heathrow lies ninety minutes southeast for those connecting internationally. The route threads through quintessential Oxfordshire villages and farmland before climbing onto the exposed uplands near Banbury, where the landscape opens into the kind of windswept heath that feels a world apart from the manicured valleys below. As narrow lanes give way to the club's discreet entrance, the transition is complete - from motorway to moorland, arriving at one of England's most beautifully isolated inland courses, perched high and alone on its ancient common ground.

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Tadmarton Heath was designed by Hutchinson.

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

Par at Tadmarton Heath is 69.

Tadmarton Heath plays 5,936 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Tadmarton Heath is 132.

Tadmarton Heath is a 18-hole course.

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