The Lambourne Course

The Lambourne Golf Club

Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England
Public
18 holesPar 726,798 yds69.9/136

About this course

The Lambourne occupies gently rolling farmland in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, roughly midway between Windsor and the Chiltern Hills. Designed by Donald Steel and opened in 1992, the course represents Steel's approach to parkland golf on a relatively compact site, with strategic bunkering and thoughtful green complexes that reward accuracy over distance. The layout makes efficient use of its acreage, with several holes playing across or alongside natural contours that add dimension to what might otherwise be flat terrain. Steel routed the course to incorporate existing hedgerows and mature trees, giving the property a settled, established feel despite its relatively recent construction. Water features come into play on a handful of holes, most notably around the turn, where ponds and streams require careful club selection. The greens are typically well-defended and feature subtle internal movement, demanding precise approach play. Par is 72, and the course measures just over 6,700 yards from the back tees, though multiple tee options accommodate a range of abilities. The Lambourne Golf Club operates as a members' club with a welcoming atmosphere common to many Buckinghamshire courses. The clubhouse provides traditional amenities and overlooks the 18th green. The course hosts regular club competitions and serves as a home venue for members seeking a well-maintained, strategic test of golf within easy reach of London and the M4 corridor.

Quick facts

Location
Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England
Access
Public
Year built
1992
Designer
Donald Steel
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,798 yards
Difficulty
69.9/136

Getting there

The journey to The Lambourne Golf Club begins at London Heathrow, a mere twenty-five minutes west along the M4 and M40 corridors into the gently rolling Buckinghamshire countryside. The route traces the outer edge of Greater London's sprawl before yielding to hedgerow-lined lanes and the quiet villages of the Chiltern fringe, with Burnham's wooded commons appearing just beyond the motorway hum. For those arriving by private aircraft, White Waltham Airfield - one of England's oldest continuously operating aerodromes - lies just minutes south, offering a discreet gateway to this members' retreat. The final turn off Dropmore Road delivers you into a landscape of mature oak and beech, where The Lambourne reveals itself as a tranquil counterpoint to the capital's proximity.

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Common questions about The Lambourne

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

The Lambourne was designed by Donald Steel.

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

Par at The Lambourne is 72.

The Lambourne plays 6,798 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Lambourne is 136.

The Lambourne is a 18-hole course.

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