Dyke Golf Club, Brighton
The dearest round in Brighton at £70 midweek, and the one with the view: a par 72 James Braid downland course 650 feet up.
Prices read from dykegolfclub.co.uk on . Golfers: 4.4 out of 5 from 101 Golfshake reviews. How this page was made.
What it's like
Dyke is an 18-hole, par 72 downland course founded in 1906 and designed by James Braid. It sits 650 feet above sea level above Brighton, with views out to sea and across the South Downs. The club says natural drainage keeps it playable all year.
Don't confuse it with Brighton & Hove Golf Club, which is also on Devil's Dyke Road. The postcode BN1 8YJ won't take your sat nav to the clubhouse. Carry on half a mile past the A23/A27 junction and take the sharp right-hand bend; the clubhouse is on the right.
Best for
- A society day or a round worth planning ahead for
- Winter golf, when the club says it stays playable
- Sea and Downs views
Skip if
- You want the cheapest round in Brighton (Hollingbury is £28 midweek)
- You want to turn up and play without booking
Green fees and prices
checked 31 Oct 2026| Option | When | Price | £ per hole | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green fee | ||||
| Weekday 18 holes | Weekday | £70 | £3.89 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Weekend 18 holes (after 12.30) | Weekend | £80 | £4.44 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Twilight | ||||
| Weekday twilight | Weekday, Summer | £35 | £1.94 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Weekend twilight | Weekend, Summer | £40 | £2.22 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Day ticket | ||||
| Weekday day ticket | Weekday | £100 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 | |
| County card | ||||
| Weekday County Card 18 holes | Weekday | £50 | £2.78 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
Extras, lessons, societies and membership (5 prices)
| Option | When | Price | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS buggy 18 holesBuggy | any time | £40 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Pull trolley 9 holesTrolley | any time | £5 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Pull trolley 18 holesTrolley | any time | £10 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Electric trolley 9 holesTrolley | any time | £10 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Electric trolley 18 holesTrolley | any time | £20 | dykegolfclub.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
The prices in plain words
From a rate card dated 14 October 2026:
- 18 holes weekday £70 (about £3.89 a hole); weekend £80 after 12.30 (about £4.44 a hole)
- Day ticket (weekday) £100; County Card (weekday) £50
- Summer twilight £35 weekday, £40 weekend
- GPS buggy £40; pull trolley £10; electric trolley £20 (all for 18 holes)
Brighton & Hove Golf Club charges £42 for 18 holes midweek, East Brighton £50 and Hollingbury £28.
Online off-peak deals can be cheaper than the club's own rates. Resold tee times on marketplaces such as GolfNow are not the club's rate and are never shown here.
What golfers say
16 quotes read, collected 31 Oct 2026- 4.4 / 54.4 out of 5 from 101 Golfshake reviews, checked October 2026
- 4.5 / 54.5 out of 5 from 13 Tripadvisor reviews, checked October 2026 (covers the whole venue)
The short version
Greens come up most. Six reviewers between 2024 and 2026 praise them, one in May 2025 finding them "a little slow but true". The views get a mention too: Dave C (Golfshake, September 2026) wrote "Amazing course with epic views , outstanding breakfast". In October 2025 Steve Stockham played in "biblical rain" and said the course "stood up very well". A 2017 Tripadvisor reviewer called the bar staff "frankly unpleasant"; nothing recent repeats it.
Greens
Six reviewers between 2024 and 2026 praise the greens, calling them "quick", "smooth", "true" and "exceptional"; one (May 2025) found them "a little slow but true".
6 cited quotes, with sources
“the course was in great condition the fairways had plenty of give and the greens were running at a good pace”
“The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was first class, fairways in very good condition and greens and exceptional condition.”
“We had biblical rain on the day. However, the course stood up very well to the conditions. Greens were smooth and quick in pace too.”
“The course was in superb condition with the greens a little slow but true enough for one to have a good chance of holing a few from distance.”
“But what really sets Dyke apart are its greens – quite possibly the best in East Sussex!”
“The course has played magnificently well this summer, the greens are quick and true.”
Course condition
Four reviewers (2024 to 2026) praise the condition, with "great condition", "very good condition", "superb condition" and "played magnificently well this summer".
4 cited quotes, with sources
“the course was in great condition the fairways had plenty of give and the greens were running at a good pace”
“The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was first class, fairways in very good condition and greens and exceptional condition.”
“The course was in superb condition with the greens a little slow but true enough for one to have a good chance of holing a few from distance.”
“The course has played magnificently well this summer, the greens are quick and true.”
Clubhouse and food
Four reviewers (2023 to 2026) praise the food: an "outstanding breakfast", a breakfast that was "first class", food that was "great", and a carvery lunch.
4 cited quotes, with sources
“Amazing course with epic views , outstanding breakfast”
“The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was first class, fairways in very good condition and greens and exceptional condition.”
“Food was great, presentation was lovely, portion size just right.”
“Excellent lunch today at the golf club. Good choice for a carvery and the best salmon en croute I have eaten.”
Staff and service
Three reviewers (2024 to 2026) found the staff friendly or helpful, including "attentive, professional, helpful and friendly" service; a 2017 reviewer called the bar staff "frankly unpleasant".
4 cited quotes, with sources
“The staff were very friendly, the breakfast was first class, fairways in very good condition and greens and exceptional condition.”
“Looked after in advance by Brad to get the best options for our society, and looked after on the day by Herbie in the bar.”
“Service was great, serving crew were attentive, professional, helpful and friendly.”
“But then it starts to go downhill: organization is poor, bar staff frankly unpleasant,facilities below ( and really!) par.”
Views and setting
Three reviewers (2017 to 2026) praise the views as "epic", "wonderful" and "superb".
3 cited quotes, with sources
“Amazing course with epic views , outstanding breakfast”
“The views from the Dyke are wonderful.”
“on a warm sunny summer’s day, the course plays firm and fast, and the views are superb.”
Drainage
A reviewer in October 2025 says the course "stood up very well" in "biblical rain", and a 2010 forum post says it "drains well in the winter".
2 cited quotes, with sources
“We had biblical rain on the day. However, the course stood up very well to the conditions. Greens were smooth and quick in pace too.”
“The Dyke GC is the best, drains well in the winter, and not too hilly.”
More quotes that did not make a theme (1)
“Set in a location high above the English Channel, the wind is the defence of this course.”
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The course
- Holes
- 18, par 72
- Type
- Downland
- Designer
- James Braid
- Established
- 1906
- Setting
- 650 feet above sea level, panoramic views out to sea and across the South Downs National Park
Facilities
yes · no · not statedGetting there
Address. Devil's Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 8YJ
Finding it. Sat nav postcode does not reach the club: continue half a mile past the A23/A27 junction, round a sharp right-hand bend (not straight ahead to the Devil's Dyke beauty spot); clubhouse on the right, car park on the left source
Parking. On-site parking is available source
Hours. Clubhouse daily 7:00am to dark (food 7:30am-3:30pm); Pro Shop daily 7.30-18.00 summer, 7.30-17.00 winter source
Website. dykegolfclub.co.uk
Who it's for
Golfers who don't mind paying the top Brighton price and booking ahead. It also has PGA coaching and an indoor studio (see the Indoor Performance Studio). It's a poor fit if you want to arrive unannounced: the club asks casual visitors to phone the Pro Shop on 01273 857260 first.
First time here
- Book online up to two weeks ahead. You pay in full at booking.
- Check in at the Pro Shop and arrive 30 minutes before your tee time.
- Wear a collared or golf-specific top and golf shoes. No jeans, cargo trousers or gym wear, and no phone calls on the course.
- Men play from the yellow tees, ladies from the red.
The record doesn't say whether visitors need a handicap certificate.
Good to know
- From October or November to March only medical buggies run. Eight GPS buggies are for hire.
- No driving range, just a practice ground with a chipping and putting green.
- Kitchen open 7:30am to 3:30pm daily, and the bar and restaurant welcome non-members.
Compare nearby
same kind of place| Course | Holes · par | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Twilight from | £ per hole | Visitors | Handicap cert? | Booking | Rating / slope | Golfers say | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Golf ClubDevil's Dyke | 9 · 69 | £42 | £48 | £30 | £2.33 | Visitors welcomeVisitors from 12pm every day; all tee times must be pre-booked, up… | No | intelligentgolf | 69.4 / 125white/black, men | 4.8 (21)Tripadvisor | |
| East Brighton Golf ClubRoedean | 18 · 72 | £50 | £60 | n/s | £2.78 | Visitors welcome | Not stated | intelligentgolf | 71.8 / 133white, men | 4.2 (156)Golfshake | |
| Hollingbury Park Golf CourseDitchling Road | 18 · 72 | £28 | £37 | £22 | £1.56 | Open to allNo day or time restriction stated; non-members book 4 days behind… | Not stated | ClubV1 | n/s | 3.7 (187)Golfshake | |
| West Hove Golf ClubHove | 18 · 70 | £35 | £45 | £33 | £1.94 | Visitors welcomeMon-Fri from 9am, weekends from 2pm; book online three days in… | Not stated | BRS Golf | 69.9 / 117white, men | 3.9 (124)Golfshake | |
| Cuckfield Golf CentreCuckfield | 9 | £34.50 | £34.50 | £19.50 | £1.92 | Visitors welcome | Not stated | intelligentgolf | n/s | 3.8 (111)Golfshake | 32 min |
| Haywards Heath Golf ClubHaywards Heath | 18 | £40 | £45 | £45 | £2.22 | Visitors welcomeWeekends after 12pm; County Card weekdays after 1pm; summer twilight… | Not stated | intelligentgolf | 70.5 / 121white | 4.1 (42)Hole19 | 30 min |
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How this page was made
Prices, rules and facilities come from the venue's own pages, read on ; each row above links to the page it came from. Values marked derived are our arithmetic on those prices. What golfers say is quoted from public reviews with source, date and link; the summaries are ours. We do not publish our own star rating. Not affiliated with Dyke Golf Club.
Pages we read (7)
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/greenfees checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/visitor-guidelines checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/how-to-find-us checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/clubhouse checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.co.uk/golf-store---swingfit-factory checked 31 Oct 2026
- dykegolfclub.hub.clubv1.com/visitors/booking checked 31 Oct 2026
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