Frilford Heath 2026

Frilford Heath – Red Course

A fantastic day of golf was enjoyed at Frilford Heath Golf Club, taking on the beautifully presented Red Course, with players greeted by glorious sunshine from the very first tee to the final putt. The calm skies and warm conditions made for perfect scoring opportunities, and the atmosphere throughout the day reflected exactly that—relaxed, competitive, and full of good spirits. There’s something special about Frilford Heath in the sunshine: the fairways seem to stretch out even more invitingly, the greens roll a touch truer, and every hole feels framed by that classic Oxfordshire heathland beauty.

Players arrived early, greeted by blue skies and light winds—ideal conditions for a day of competitive golf. As the rounds progressed, groups enjoyed a course that rewarded both smart strategy and confident shot-making. Whether it was threading drives through tree-lined fairways or navigating the well-protected greens, the Red Course provided a fair but testing challenge for all ability levels.

Frilford Heath Golf Club – Venue, History & Course Design

Frilford Heath Golf Club, located just outside Abingdon in Oxfordshire, is widely regarded as one of the premier golfing destinations in England, and the Red Course stands proudly as its championship layout. The club itself dates back to the early 20th century, with the original course established in 1908, gradually evolving into the multi-course venue it is today.

The Red Course is the flagship of the three layouts on site (alongside the Blue and Green courses), and is known for its traditional heathland character combined with modern championship conditioning. Over the years, it has benefited from thoughtful design evolution and refinement, incorporating work from respected course architects to enhance playability while maintaining its strategic depth.

The layout is a classic test of golf—defined by heather-lined fairways, cleverly positioned bunkering, and large, subtly contoured greens. While it rewards accurate driving, it also asks players to think carefully about angles into greens and risk-reward opportunities throughout the round. The routing flows naturally across the heathland terrain, creating a memorable journey that balances variety with challenge. It is a course that asks questions on every hole, without ever feeling unfair—an ideal stage for competitive tournament play.

Prize Winners

1st WHS Leaderboard – £200 Golf Pairs Voucher

James Banks + Mark Goodhind 47 points

2nd WHS Leaderboard – £175 Golf Pairs Voucher

Doug Bonnici + Michael Aver 44 points (countback)

3rd WHS Leaderboard – £150 Golf Pairs Voucher

Adam Cullen + George Clemons 44 points 

4th WHS Leaderboard – £125 Golf Pairs Voucher

Gina Jillett + Justin Wildman 43 points (countback)

5th WHS Leaderboard – £100 Golf Pairs Voucher

Jordan Shaban + Matt Smith 43 points (countback)

6th WHS Leaderboard – £75 Golf Pairs Voucher

Alex Matheson + Chris Baylis 43 points

Gross Leaderboard

1st Gross Leaderboard – £100 Golf Pairs Voucher
Adam Northfield + Ken Jackson 38 points (-2)

2nd Gross Leaderboard – £75 Golf Pairs Voucher
Freddie Lomas + Jason Hunt 37 points (-1)

Special Prizes

Men’s Longest Drive – £50 Golf Pairs Voucher
Alex Fairhall

Ladies Longest Drive – £50 Golf Pairs Voucher
Jenny Du

Nearest The Pin – £50 Golf Pairs Voucher
Dhiren Arya

4 Hole Competition

1st – £100 Golf Pairs Voucher
Andy Grimwood + George Stoddart 10 points (countback)

2nd – £50 Golf Pairs Voucher
Alex Matheson + Chris Baylis 10 points

2’s Pot Winners

Adam Northfield
Freddie Lomas
Andy Stevenson – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
James Richardson – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Bradley McEvoy – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Dominic O Brien – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Ian Lilley – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Ben Luckley – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Kristian Dicker – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Barney Oates – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Andrew Inglis – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher
Ian Wilcox – £46.81 Golf Pairs Tour Voucher

Best Dressed

Tom Botton – £60 Royal & Awesome Voucher

A huge congratulations to all prize winners and participants on what was a brilliant day at Frilford Heath. The combination of superb course conditions, competitive golf, and outstanding weather made it a memorable event from start to finish.

Leaderboard can found here.