THE COURSE 


Whaddon golf course was created in 1987. Since then it has developed into a mature course with many established trees, ponds and bunkers. The course is well maintained with good drainage and has high quality greens.


The popular 9 hole par 3 approach course is perfect for the beginner and more experienced golfer. For short game experience the course is ideal since there are holes between 78 yards and 125 yards. If you want to play and do not have equipment then we are able to loan you everything you need at no charge.



Course Guide

THE HISTORY OF WHADDON GOLF COURSE


Whaddon (or Wadone as it was originally called) was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.  In the 13th century the church of St Mary was founded with the nave and tower being added in the late 14th century. Much of Whaddon was formerly part of the estate of Wimpole Hall from the 1700’s. 


In 1812, an Act authorised the creation of a canal running from Whaddon to Sawston as part of the Stort Navigation, but the canal was never dug. In 1875 the Earl of Hardwicke built a school in the village and which became the Village Hall after the school closed in the 1960's.


Whaddon has its own unique Whitsun tradition. This involves singing a rather unusual song around the village before and on Whit Sunday itself. The tradition seems to have died out at the beginning of the 20th century, but was revived once for the coronation of King George VI in 1937, and was revived as a regular event in 2005.


There are no longer any pubs in Whaddon. Between 1841 and around 1900 The Pickering Arms was open in the village, becoming a farmhouse after it closed and burning down in around 1970.

 

In 1987 Ken Green started the construction of the Whaddon Golf Centre.


ETIQUETTE AND LOCAL RULES



ETIQUETTE

  1. Green fees must be paid before play of each 9 holes.
  2. All players must have flat-heeled footwear.
  3. No children under 10 years allowed unless accompanied.
  4. No dogs allowed on course.
  5. Strictly no cutting in - holes must be played on correct order.
  6. Slow play: please invite faster players to play thru.
  7. No trespass on adjoining properties.


LOCAL RULES

  1. Out of bounds beyond fenced perimeter of the golf course.
  2. Any ball striking electric cable must be played without penalty.
  3. Free drop within 2 club length of trees.
  4. Players or other persons using the course do so at their own risk as regards person or property. The Company accepts no liability in respect of injury, damage or loss occasioned by, or arising out of, or in any way connected with the use of the golf course.
  5. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to the course.
  6. Do not play any strokes to endanger other players or footpath walkers.