If you play, or you have always meant to take it up again, having a full 18-hole course this close is one of the quiet pleasures of owning a lodge at Bawtry. Bawtry Golf Club sits just along the road in Austerfield, close enough that a morning round barely counts as leaving home.
A mature parkland course in Austerfield
It is a proper parkland course, laid out among established trees and open fairways on the edge of the village. The ground drains well and stays playable through much of the year, so it is not one of those courses that shuts down at the first hint of a wet spell. For somewhere so close to the A1, it is remarkably peaceful once you are out on it, with plenty of birdsong and open Yorkshire sky for company.
What is it like to play?
It rewards a thoughtful game rather than brute distance. The short holes are the ones people tend to remember, and the greens are well kept and true. Newer players will find it fair and genuinely enjoyable; better players will find enough to keep them honest. Whatever your handicap, it is the kind of course you look forward to going back to, which is really the only test that matters.
Visitors, societies and the clubhouse
You do not have to be a member to play. The club welcomes visitors and runs organised society and group days, and there is a comfortable clubhouse for a drink or a bite once you are round, which makes it an easy place to bring friends or family who are down visiting. Green fees, tee times and society packages change through the year, so it is best to check them on the official Bawtry Golf Club website before you set off.
Golf a few minutes from your lodge
This is exactly the sort of thing that makes owning a lodge here so easy to enjoy. Bawtry Lodge Country Park is a family-run park a few minutes away in the same village, with luxury lodges for sale near Doncaster, every price up front. Own one and a round of golf, a walk in the countryside or a day at the races is never more than a short drive from your own front door.
How far is Bawtry Golf Club from Bawtry Lodge Country Park?
Just a few minutes. Both sit in Austerfield, near Bawtry, so it is one of the closest 18-hole courses you could ask for.
Can non-members play at Bawtry Golf Club?
Yes. The club welcomes visitors and runs society and group days. Check the club directly for tee times and green fees.
Is it a parkland or a links course?
Parkland. It is laid out among mature trees and open fairways on the edge of the village.
Is there a clubhouse?
Yes, there is a clubhouse for food and drink after a round.