Defence Academy Golf Club
Parkland Course in Swindon, England
Nestled within the grounds of the Defence Academy, the Defence Academy Golf Course in England offers a pleasant parkland golfing experience. Established in 1956, this 18-hole layout, playing to a par of 70, stretches to just under 5,700 yards. The course design presents a unique challenge with a clever combination of 14 greens and 17 tees to create 18 distinct holes. Mature trees and strategically placed bunkers add to the character and test of the course, which is known for providing an enjoyable game in a novice-friendly setting while still testing more experienced players.
Defence Academy Golf Club
Swindon, Oxfordshire, SN6 8LA
Par & Length
Par 69 | 5690 yards (Yellow - Male)
Par 71 | 5351 yards (Red - Female)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 415 | 170 | 324 | 461 | 318 | 366 | 395 | 118 | 200 | 336 | 234 | 498 | 188 | 276 | 474 | 250 | 351 | 316 | 2767 | 2923 | 5690 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 36 | 69 |
| S.I. | 10 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
66.5
Slope Rating
122
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 397 | 159 | 324 | 454 | 306 | 328 | 354 | 107 | 183 | 319 | 244 | 447 | 180 | 268 | 453 | 242 | 340 | 246 | 2612 | 2739 | 5351 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 36 | 71 |
| S.I. | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
71.3
Slope Rating
130
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Fitting
Custom club fitting services available
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Location & Contact Information
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