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Updated May 08

Played the Course on 15th October 2005 with an early tee-off time (before 8am) on a Saturday morning. Weather dull but dry with little wind.
The first nine although the shorter of the two proved to be the more difficult despite being slightly shorter. The highlight was Hole 3 the Stroke Index 1 - what a hole !!. Playing 430 yards off the yellow tees it requires two hefty strikes to reach the green in two but because of the lay of the land it is unlikely that all bar the very good golfers will be in position after the tee shot to go for the green in two. None of our group managed to par this spectacular hole which is quite clearly the signature hole of the Course.
Many of the par 4 holes were doglegs or blind tee shots which added to the difficulty and interest of the Course and the three par 3's were quite tricky.
The second 9 seemed easier though I had taken so many shots on the front 9 that I was probably warmed up by then.
Again some very nice holes with the 18th being an excellent finishing hole. Managed to play the second 9 in 6 over par off 20 Handicap which isn't too bad.
Generally the Course was in excellent condition with the greens running fast and full of very tricky undulations and difficult to read correctly.
The Course is a very good challenge for both low and high handicap golfers and I would imagine very very difficult if the wind is blowing.
The Clubhouse, though not grand in any way, has friendly staff and provided us with a good Golfers Meal after the Round.
Will definitely visit Hinksey Heights again in the near future and I am even considering taking up their unusual but excellent "Points for Golf" Membership offer.

John Brown October 17, 2005

As I left the busy A34 Oxford By-Pass on a Saturday morning and turned into the narrow, steeply climbing lane leading to Hinksey Heights it became immediately obvious where the 'heights' in the clubs name comes from.
After leaving our cars and heading for the proshop we were greeted by what appeared to be a well-organised and efficient organisation. The process of paying green fees was swift and efficient if a little impersonal.
Once fully paid-up we headed for the first tee, past the Caddy Shack bar and restaurant and into the huge green expanse that is the courses, practice area and driving range.
Finding the first tee was a little challenging as the signage left a little to be desired and with the help of the course guide we got there. The courses were busy but not packed and the tees times appeared to allow enough time to 'do your thing' without being hassled (always a pleasant experience).
The first flag could just be seen at the top of a hill that was the first fairway. A big drive from both of us landed a disappointing 3rd of the way towards the flag - or so it looked, this course was going to be no pushover, no bad thing at all. The second maintained the challenge with the option to be safe or adventurous, a theme repeated on many later holes.
Then came the third, proudly described by the club as their signature hole and quite rightly so. A well-elevated tee looks down on what could easily be described as a 'ravine' with a wide fairway nestling in the middle with bushes to the left and water (and geese) to the right, the green being carefully tucked away on a dog-leg to the right. A superb hole and nothing like as easy as it might look.
Hinksey Heights has a good mixture of holes that will test all standards of golfer, is well maintained and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Good use has been made of the natural terrain without gimmicks or 'sillies' and in places it is reminiscent of a links course. There are pleasant views across Oxford from a number of spots on the course however I would say for me, the views were not as 'spectacular' as I was led to believe - bit I was there for the golf, not the views anyway.
The club has an air of being a fairly 'young' club with the majority of players when we played (Saturday afternoon) being quite young, something that is good to see.
Whilst the course was slightly too hilly for me in places due to suffering with my back it was nevertheless a great days golf and comes highly recommended. I would be tempted (against my better judgement) to consider the use of an electric trolley next time (or even a buggy???) but one thing is for sure there WILL be a next time. At £23 for a round on Saturday it is good value too compared to other courses in the area.
Overall a great little find that comes highly recommended.

Phil Knott December 23, 2005

I have played at Hinksey Heights quite frequently over the past few years and find it a genuinely enjoyable course to play. The views are great, there are some really enjoyable and unique holes and the people always seem friendly. However, after my most recent round I would only ever consider playing there when the weather has been fine. After 2 weeks of decidedly dodgy summer weather, the course was practically unplayable. Huge puddles on the green, bunkers full of water, marsh like conditions on 70% of the holes and desperately unpredictable greens. You wouldn't mind too much in January but not so forgivable in June! They basically suffer from really poor drainage which is really beyond their control (unlike bunkers full of stones and twigs - no excuse) so this is a strictly fairweather course. They have also just put their prices up and its not as cheap as it used to be, in fact I would even go as far as to say overprices considering the condition of the course.
If you fancy a different golf experience in Oxfordshire you'll certainly find it at Hinksey Heights. The hilly layout is exciting and unlike anything else locally, just try to ignore the farmyard feel of the car park/pro-shop/19th and pick your day to play carefully.

Charles New August 2, 2007