Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club golf course overview

Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club is a traditional parkland course situated on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This par 70 layout is known for its undulating terrain and firm, fast greens that demand precise approach play. The natural elevation changes provide both a physical challenge and panoramic views over the Somerset countryside.

Explore more golf courses in Somerset.

How to score better at Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

The primary objective is to manage the significant camber and elevation changes found across the fairways. Golfers should focus on finding the high side of sloping fairways to ensure the ball stays in play and provides a level stance. Approach shots often require one extra club when playing uphill to ensure the ball reaches the correct tier on the challenging green complexes.

Nearby courses include Honiton Golf Club.

How Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club should actually be played

The primary objective is to manage the significant camber and elevation changes found across the fairways. Golfers should focus on finding the high side of sloping fairways to ensure the ball stays in play and provides a level stance. Approach shots often require one extra club when playing uphill to ensure the ball reaches the correct tier on the challenging green complexes. This is the defining strategy for Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club. Golfers who commit to this approach consistently score better here.

What makes Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club tricky

Scoring well depends on a tidy short game and the ability to lag putt effectively on the large, undulating greens. Because the course is a par 70, making pars on the longer four-par holes is essential for maintaining a steady scorecard. Capitalising on the shorter holes by hitting the green in regulation is the most reliable path to a low round.

Who will enjoy Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club suits golfers who want to improve their scoring through better decision-making. Mid handicap players benefit most from playing conservatively, while lower handicap golfers can take advantage of scoring opportunities when they are clearly available.

Where most golfers lose shots at Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

The most common error is underestimating the effect of the wind and elevation on club selection, leading to shorts falling into front-side bunkers. Aggressive play on downhill holes often results in through-running balls that leave difficult chips from thick rough. Players frequently struggle by trying to overpower the course rather than respecting the natural contours.

Scoring Zone strategy for Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club

On a typical 400-yard par 4 at Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club, the goal should be simple: two controlled shots. You don't need a perfect drive — you need a repeatable position that allows you to play your next shot with confidence.

Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club rewards discipline and clear decision-making. Always check the wind direction at the clubhouse, as it can be deceptive once you move into the more sheltered parts of the valley. Spend extra time on the practice putting green to adjust to the pace and subtle breaks typical of the Somerset hills. Prioritise accuracy over distance to avoid being blocked out by the mature trees lining the fairways.

Takes 2 minutes · No sign-up needed

Location

Nearby courses

Honiton Golf Club

Devon

• Par 72

View course →

Lyme Regis Golf Club

Dorset

• Par 72

View course →

Gittisham Golf Club

Devon

• Par 72

View course →