On Sunday 14th June 2026, St Albans will be holding its annual Half Marathon and Fun Runs. This means there will be road closures affecting access to Batchwood Golf and Sports Centre. Batchwood Drive, along with several other roads, will be closed at 08:00 and will reopen at approximately 13:15. Cars will not be able to access the driveway during this time, although you will still be able to park nearby and walk or cycle up.
Anyone planning to use the golf course or the centre will need to be in our car parks before the 08:00 road closures. Once on-site, vehicles will not be able to exit until the roads reopen at around 13:15.
Please note that our entrance and exit routes are used by the runners as part of the race route. For your personal safety, please take extra care and follow all instructions given by the race marshals.
The centre will remain open as normal throughout the day, from 08:00 to 18:00.
From the moment you arrive at Batchwood, you're welcomed by a verdant panorama of meticulously maintained fairways, surrounded by the natural beauty of St Albans. The course boasts a rich history and a reputation for its inviting ambiance, inviting golfers of all levels to partake in its unique charms.
On this opening hole, it's really important to drive the ball straight and it's an easy par 5.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
5
480
16
Yellow Tee
5
461
16
Red Tee
5
406
12
PRO TIP
With a big bunker to the right hand-side, and only semi rough to the left you can afford to aim a little left to get the round off to a safe start.
Hole Sponsored by
2 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
334
8
Yellow Tee
4
320
8
Red Tee
4
296
8
HOLE TWO
PAR 4, YARDS 334, STROKE INDEX 8
2 of 18
HOLE TWO
Out of bounds on the left hand side, uphill and plays easier than it's stroke index.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
334
8
Yellow Tee
4
320
8
Red Tee
4
296
8
PRO TIP
One of the straightest holes on the course with lots of hazards either side, hold back the power and keep it straight.
Hole Sponsored by
3 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
137
18
Yellow Tee
3
129
18
Red Tee
3
118
18
HOLE THREE
PAR 3, YARDS 137, STROKE INDEX 18
3 of 18
HOLE THREE
On this short hole, it's better to come up a little short than to land on the green.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
137
18
Yellow Tee
3
129
18
Red Tee
3
118
18
PRO TIP
A short par 3 with a backwards sloping green better to slightly over hit than under hit on this one.
Hole Sponsored by
4 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
366
6
Yellow Tee
4
344
6
Red Tee
4
338
6
HOLE FOUR
PAR 4, YARDS 366, STROKE INDEX 6
4 of 18
HOLE FOUR
This is a straightforward hole that plays shorter than its distance due to the slope at the front of the green.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
366
6
Yellow Tee
4
344
6
Red Tee
4
338
6
PRO TIP
A dog leg left, use the point of the trees to the left as a guide.
Hole Sponsored by
5 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
420
4
Yellow Tee
4
411
4
Red Tee
4
365
2
HOLE FIVE
PAR 4, YARDS 420, STROKE INDEX 4
5 of 18
HOLE FIVE
This is a tough uphill hole. Beware of the bunkers on the right hand side of the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
420
4
Yellow Tee
4
411
4
Red Tee
4
365
2
PRO TIP
Increase the power on the drive to make the approach shot easier.
Hole Sponsored by
6 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
208
12
Yellow Tee
3
188
12
Red Tee
3
170
14
HOLE SIX
PAR 3, YARDS 208, STROKE INDEX 12
6 of 18
HOLE SIX
Here, you'll find out of bounds on both sides of the fairway, as well as a bunker located 120 yards up the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
208
12
Yellow Tee
3
188
12
Red Tee
3
170
14
PRO TIP
A challenging par 3, with a nice apron before the green means you don’t have to worry about over hitting.
Hole Sponsored by
7 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
459
2
Yellow Tee
4
415
10
Red Tee
5
393
10
HOLE SEVEN
PAR 4, YARDS 459, STROKE INDEX 2
7 of 18
HOLE SEVEN
You need to take a little more care on this hole. It's not shown on card, but you should play a straight shot from the tee, then there is a big fall away/dip on the fareway with a bunker on the left-hand side. Then it's straight up on to the green.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
459
2
Yellow Tee
4
415
10
Red Tee
5
393
10
PRO TIP
The longest Par 4 on the course but with a vast downhill slope means the ball will carry - keep it simple.
8 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
367
10
Yellow Tee
4
356
4
Red Tee
4
330
10
HOLE EIGHT
PAR 4, YARDS 367, STROKE INDEX 10
8 of 18
HOLE EIGHT
Be aware playing off the white tees as there is a restricted view of the Bridle path that runs straight across the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
367
10
Yellow Tee
4
356
4
Red Tee
4
330
10
PRO TIP
Vast left to right sloped fairway means staying left is the key to success.
Hole Sponsored by
9 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
442
1
Yellow Tee
4
432
1
Red Tee
5
385
11
HOLE NINE
PAR 4, YARDS 442, STROKE INDEX 1
9 of 18
HOLE NINE
For this par 5, be careful of the bridle path that runs straight across the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
442
1
Yellow Tee
4
432
1
Red Tee
5
385
11
PRO TIP
Get over the ridge and stay right.
Hole Sponsored by
10 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
163
14
Yellow Tee
3
158
14
Red Tee
3
153
16
HOLE TEN
PAR 3, YARDS 163, STROKE INDEX 14
10 of 18
HOLE TEN
On this uphill hole, you've got to be careful not to leave the shot short.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
163
14
Yellow Tee
3
158
14
Red Tee
3
153
16
PRO TIP
Hit the heart of the green, be careful not to go long as its deep rough.
11 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
429
5
Yellow Tee
4
421
5
Red Tee
4
404
1
HOLE ELEVEN
PAR 4, YARDS 429, STROKE INDEX 5
11 of 18
HOLE ELEVEN
This is a tricky par 4 that slopes sharply from right to left. Try to work along right hand side of the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
429
5
Yellow Tee
4
421
5
Red Tee
4
404
1
PRO TIP
Fairway slopes right to left here so adjust slightly to the right and let the fairway do the work.
Hole Sponsored by
12 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
396
3
Yellow Tee
4
344
3
Red Tee
4
325
7
HOLE TWELVE
PAR 4, YARDS 396, STROKE INDEX 3
12 of 18
HOLE TWELVE
On this par 4, you need to play with caution as there is a tight corridor from the white tees.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
396
3
Yellow Tee
4
344
3
Red Tee
4
325
7
PRO TIP
A sharp slope to the back of the green so be careful not to over hit your second shot.
Hole Sponsored by
13 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
349
11
Yellow Tee
4
340
11
Red Tee
4
318
3
HOLE THIRTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 349, STROKE INDEX 11
13 of 18
HOLE THIRTEEN
Be careful on this par 4 as the ball runs through the green very easily.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
349
11
Yellow Tee
4
340
11
Red Tee
4
318
3
PRO TIP
Get some height in the first shot and over these safely.
Hole Sponsored by
14 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
339
13
Yellow Tee
4
334
13
Red Tee
4
315
13
HOLE FOURTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 339, STROKE INDEX 13
14 of 18
HOLE FOURTEEN
On this par 4, the green slopes from right to left, making putting difficult.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
339
13
Yellow Tee
4
334
13
Red Tee
4
315
13
PRO TIP
Difficult to see the pin from this tee and with woodland either side the key is finding the fairway.
Hole Sponsored by
15 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
356
7
Yellow Tee
4
335
7
Red Tee
4
326
15
HOLE FIFTEEN
PAR 4, YARDS 356, STROKE INDEX 7
15 of 18
HOLE FIFTEEN
With a sloped green, it's important you try not to overshoot.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
4
356
7
Yellow Tee
4
335
7
Red Tee
4
326
15
PRO TIP
A steep downwards slope at both the approach and the back of the green dictates a lighter toucher is required here.
16 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
140
17
Yellow Tee
3
135
17
Red Tee
3
123
17
HOLE SIXTEEN
PAR 3, YARDS 140, STROKE INDEX 17
16 of 18
HOLE SIXTEEN
This is a particularly tricky par 3, with a green surrounded by bunkers.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
3
140
17
Yellow Tee
3
135
17
Red Tee
3
123
17
PRO TIP
Several bunkers at the front and sides of this beautiful par 3.
17 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
5
485
15
Yellow Tee
5
475
15
Red Tee
5
442
9
HOLE SEVENTEEN
PAR 5, YARDS 485, STROKE INDEX 15
17 of 18
HOLE SEVENTEEN
The penultimate hole - a par 5 - often plays into the wind, making it longer than it seems.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
5
485
15
Yellow Tee
5
475
15
Red Tee
5
442
9
PRO TIP
Grip it and rip it... a long par 5 with a wide fairway - go for it.
18 of 18
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
5
462
9
Yellow Tee
5
447
9
Red Tee
5
416
5
HOLE EIGHTEEN
PAR 5, YARDS 462, STROKE INDEX 9
18 of 18
HOLE EIGHTEEN
It is important to drive the ball straight on this final hole, as there are trees on either side all the way up the fairway.
PAR
YARDS
STROKE
White Tee
5
462
9
Yellow Tee
5
447
9
Red Tee
5
416
5
PRO TIP
While the first drive is straightforward, the green is surrounded with bunkers, play up to them gently and make the approach far easier.
Hole Sponsored by
BOOK ANYTIME, ANYWHERE WITH OUR APP
Easy to use and saves you time. Book with our mobile app. Available on iOS & Android.
We use cookies to give you the best online experience. Select accept if you agree to all of these cookies. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.
Necessary
Necessary cookies allows the website to function correctly.
Performance & Analytics
Performance cookies are used to monitor traffic, these cookies cannot idenify individual user.
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to indentify user behavour between websites, these are used to show relevant ads on other websites.