Golfing

Forest Hills Golf Club 3 miles from Clearwell

Forest Hills is situated on the outskirts of the old market town of Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean.

The golf course is a superb par 72, parkland course with panoramic views, excellent greens and challenging holes. It boast a course with some of the best drainage of any course in the West of England and Wales. With its excellent clubhouse facilities Forest Hills is an excellent golfing venue whether you are a visitor, society or member - everyone is most welcome.

Tariff = mon-fri -£17.00 per round

Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays -£25.00 per round

(Before 11.00hrs £30.00 per round)

Monmouth Golf Club 7 Miles from Clearwell

Situated on undulating high ground to the north of Monmouth the golf course is a pleasure to play but also a fine test of challenging golf.

With views of The Wye Valley to the south, Forest of Dean to the North and the Welsh Hills to the West. The 8^th hole has also recently been included in ‘Britain’s 100 Extraordinary Golf Holes’.

Tariff = Mon-Fri £22 per round, £28 per day

Sat+Sun £26 per round, £32 per day

The Rolls of Monmouth Golf Club 12 miles from Clearwell

The Hendre, Monmouth

The Rolls is deigned in two halves, separated by a large wooded hill, and added to by 600 acres of tranquil woodland. From the white tees the SSS is 73 with a length of 6733 yards; from the yellow tees the SSS is 71 with a length of 6283 yards. The clubhouse is open at 8am and welcomes visitors 7 days a week.

Tariff = Mon-Fri £40.00 per day

Sat+Sun £44.00 per day

The Marriott St Pierre Country Club 15 miles from Clearwell

Set amidst 4000 acres of tranquil parkland, which includes two 18-hole courses. The Old Course is a championship course, which has hosted many tournaments. The Mathern course is a tricky course, which offers a challenging and enjoyable game with many water hazards. Additional golf facilities include a 13 bay floodlit driving range, a video room, putting and chipping greens and a short game area.

Tariff = Mon-Fri - £65

Sat+Sun - £70

Alice Springs Golf & Leisure Club -20 miles from Clearwell

Kerneys Commander, Nr Usk

It boasts two 18-hole courses. The Usk course is a par 70 and the Monnow course par 69.The blend of mature woodland and rolling hills make Alice Springs the perfect venue. Whatever your handicap Alice Springs is a challenge for all and a must play course for anyone visiting the area.

Tariff = Mon-Fri 9 holes-£11.00, 18 holes-£17.00, All Day-£25.00

Sat+Sun 9 holes-£13.00, 18 holes-£20.00, All Day-£29.00

Ross-on-Wye Golf Club Distance from Clearwell 21 miles

Ross-on-Wye is a very scenic and quite undulating woodland type golf course, its fairways bordered by a rich variety of silver birch trees, oaks and pines: you can play a round here and only rarely see another group of golfers so self-contained are the holes.

Ross-on-Wye is a course that rewards straight hitting, a feature compounded by the generally small and slick nature of the putting surfaces. Measuring close to 6500 yards, the layout includes a number of cleverly designed short par fours and, on the back nine in particular, a series of strong, 420-yards plus holes - overall, a nice balance of charm and challenge.

No. of holes: 18
Length: 6491 yards
Par: 71
Course Type: Parkland Tariff = £40 for a visitor

£15 with a member

The Celtic Manor Resort 27 miles from Clearwell

The Celtic Manor Resort is the realisation of every golfer's dream with its three courses, designed by Trent Jones Enterprises. The par 72 Wentwood Hills is the venue for the 2010 Ryder Cup. The other two courses are the par 69 Roman Road and the par 59 Coldra Woods. There is a golf school featuring a floodlit driving range, practice range, golf shop and three teaching bays.

Tariff = Wentwood hills = £60 per person

Ramon Rood = £60 per person

Woodlake Park Golf Club 24 miles from Clearwell

Glascoed, Nr usk

A par of 71 & a standard scratch score of 72 (men) & 73 (women). One of the most challenging courses in the area, the first 6 holes provide a particularly demanding start. Generally plenty of room for wayward shots, although approaches to the greens are easier from the perfectly placed shots. A breeze is often up & it has been described as an ‘inland links’. Hosted a 2002 Euro-Pro Tour event & has been the venue for County and Welsh Golf Union events.

Tariff = Mon-Thurs 18 holes=£25, All day=£35, Members guest=£17