Green Fees and Pay-and-Play at Orchardleigh Golf Club

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Orchardleigh Golf Club in Somerset offers pay-and-play golf with 18-hole green fees starting from as little as £9, and the club's own materials also reference pay-and-play from £16. If you play regularly, a frequent-player arrangement lets you pay up front and get up to 50% off full prices. Buggies are available, and societies are welcome. Because the site shows more than one "from" figure, treat £9–£16 as the range to expect and confirm the current rate before you travel.

What you can expect to pay

Option What the club states What it means for you
Pay-and-play, 18 holes From £9 (also listed as pay-and-play from £16) Cheapest route if you play occasionally; the exact rate depends on when and how you book
Frequent player Pay up front, up to 50% off full prices Better value if you play often enough to justify paying ahead
Membership 12 months for £1, then only pay when you play Aimed at players who want full membership benefits without a large annual fee

The £1-for-12-months membership is a limited offer with terms and conditions attached, so read those before assuming it covers everything. It is presented as a way to get full membership benefits — including an official handicap, club competitions and roll-ups — while paying per round rather than a large annual subscription.

The course you are paying to play

  • 18-hole parkland course designed by Ryder Cup captain Brian Huggett
  • 6,824 yards, par 72 for men and par 73 for ladies
  • Described by the club as the 6th best course in Somerset (Top 100 Courses) and South West England Golf Club of the Year (Your Golfer Magazine)
  • Located at Frome, Somerset, about 8 miles from Bath
  • Family run, with a fully licensed bar serving drinks and bar meals seven days a week

Booking and practical points

  1. Check the current green fee and any time-of-day restrictions on the club's website before setting out — the published "from" prices are starting points, not fixed rates.
  2. Decide whether you are playing as a one-off visitor or a frequent player; the upfront frequent-player option only pays off if you expect to play enough rounds.
  3. Ask about buggy availability when you book, since buggies are offered but not guaranteed.
  4. If you are organising a group, note that societies are welcome — contact the club directly to arrange times and catering.
  5. If the £1 membership interests you, request the free membership pack and read the offer's terms and conditions, including what "only pay when you play" covers.

Common snags to watch for

  • The site lists both £9 and £16 as starting figures for 18 holes, so do not treat either as the guaranteed price for your date.
  • The £1 membership is explicitly a limited offer with conditions; the headline price is not the whole story.
  • Green fees, offer eligibility and booking rules can change, so a quick check with the club is the only way to be certain of what you will pay on the day.