Test Valley Golf Club
Parkland

Test Valley Golf Club

18 holes • Par 72

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About Test Valley Golf Club

Test Valley Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 downland course near Overton, west of Basingstoke in Hampshire. The course was designed in 1991 by Don Wright with input from European Tour professional Eamonn Darcy and opened in 1992. Published descriptions put the course at approximately 6,682 yards.

Its routing consists of two nine-hole loops returning to the clubhouse and occupies free-draining chalk downland, a characteristic that has helped the club maintain play through wetter periods. The official club website publishes World Handicap System tables for men's white, yellow, red and blue tees and women's red and blue tees. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse dining and practice areas.

The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 6,682 yards. Designed by Don Wright and Eamonn Darcy, the course originally opened in 1992. It is semi-private, welcoming both members and visitors. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Pro Shop, Practice Green, Clubhouse, Restaurant, Bar.

History & Design

1992
Opened
Don Wright & Eamonn Darcy
Architects
Parkland
Course Style
Free-draining Hampshire downland course
Known For
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Origins

The course was designed in 1991 by Don Wright with input from European Tour veteran Eamonn Darcy and opened in 1992. Its site near Overton provided chalk-based downland terrain suited to year-round golf.

Design Philosophy

The routing uses two loops of nine returning to the clubhouse. The free-draining chalk subsoil, rough and bunkering helped give the young course an inland-links character in early descriptions.

Development

Course improvement work has continued in the 2020s, including a multi-phase earthworks and landscaping programme intended to enhance areas of the existing routing while keeping golf operational.

Today

Test Valley remains an 18-hole, par-72 members' club that accepts visitors and provides online tee-time booking, practice facilities and clubhouse services.

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Facilities

Driving RangePro ShopPractice GreenClubhouseRestaurantBar

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Green Fees

Fee TypePriceNotes
In Basingstoke£1.33Player: member

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Course Design

Architects & designers

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Don WrightDesigner

Don Wright designed the course in 1991, working with European Tour veteran Eamonn Darcy.

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Eamonn DarcyDesigner

European Tour professional Eamonn Darcy contributed to the original design alongside Don Wright.