Open to the public
The Grove
Watford, Hertfordshire · United Kingdom
A hotel resort in Hertfordshire, 18 miles from London, with a championship golf course open to all: no membership or handicap required.
Stay on the course: The Grove →
The course
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove golf course |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
No membership or handicap required; players must keep up with the pace of play, a typical round taking around four hours.
Dress code
No dress code; metal spikes are not permitted.
Practice and lessons
- Driving range
- Short game area
- Fitting facility
Clubhouse
- Spa
Tournaments
- World Golf Championship 2006, won by Tiger Woods
- British Masters
Plan the trip
Hotels, restaurants and things to do nearby are on the ULTIMATE London guide.
Open the London guide →Sources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
Around the course
Hotels nearby, and restaurants and bars from the ULTIMATE London guide, by straight-line distance.
Stay
- The GroveFive-star country-house golf resort · on site
- Sofitel London HeathrowAirport hotel · 23 km
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