Westerwood Hotel Golf Club
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 71 | 6307 yards | 70.2 | 118 |
White | 71 | 6144 yards | 68.7 | 118 |
Yellow | 71 | 5874 yards | 67.3 | 116 |
Yellow (W) | 74 | 5874 yards | 67.5 | 116 |
Red (W) | 74 | 5379 yards | 66.1 | 112 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 71.1/123 | 510 | 222 | 332 | 372 | 361 | 450 | 140 | 378 | 380 | 3145 | 365 | 431 | 288 | 161 | 495 | 162 | 404 | 397 | 547 | 3250 | 6395 |
White M: 70.4/122 | 499 | 214 | 332 | 366 | 355 | 441 | 137 | 378 | 380 | 3102 | 343 | 383 | 288 | 161 | 495 | 162 | 396 | 397 | 514 | 3139 | 6241 |
Yellow M: 69.1/120 | 486 | 197 | 312 | 342 | 331 | 432 | 107 | 368 | 357 | 2932 | 328 | 367 | 280 | 139 | 471 | 149 | 387 | 367 | 446 | 2934 | 5866 |
Red W: 71.9/129 | 451 | 170 | 286 | 320 | 299 | 403 | 97 | 350 | 331 | 2707 | 299 | 331 | 271 | 131 | 471 | 117 | 367 | 341 | 436 | 2764 | 5471 |
Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 9 | |||
Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
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Bring your wellies!
This is a local course to me and I am a member at another club around 10 miles away. I have played the course 2 or 3 times in the past and I do remember the course being rather wet in places, however it was horrendously wet, and probably the worst golf course I have ever played. (Sorry, but the owners really need to know this and do something about it).
This recent visit was part of a society visit and the course layout has changed since I last played. However, what hasn't changed is the wet conditions and in actual fact it was horrendous!
I don't normally like to criticise golf courses too much and too often but the course and fairways were sodden. The greens were also very wet and extremely slow. In comparison to the current condition of my own course (which has of course has been subject to the same great Scottish summer weather!), it is like playing a links course compared to Westerwood.
It seems to me that all the money invested in the resort has been to the extreme detriment of the golf course. The clubhouse, restaurant and spa are all fantastically modern and decorated. Although whilst on that note, the food and drink prices are ridiculous e.g. £7 for sandwiches, £28 for afternoon tea!
I think the resort owners have to remember where they are located i.e. Cumbernauld! There are other local golf courses where you can get a really good round of golf and a bite to eat for a fraction of the cost at Westerwood.
This is a real shame because the course could really be spectacular as the new layout is challenging. The course is also built on a hill, so why is the drainage so awful?
My playing colleagues were all of the same opinion, they hadn't played it in a while and it will be a long while before we play it again.
Good value for money!
Great round, second time playing the course. Few winter greens albeit fair conditions but this didn’t upset the round. I enjoyed the variety this course offers - a few tee shots over water and some blind shots which makes a fun and challenging experience. I never used the off-course amenities besides the pro-shop but there is a nice practice area before the 1st tee. Recommended course from my experience, will be back.
Terrible
Terrible golf course, terrible condition. No starter to regulate tee times, so there's just back log of folk waiting on tees. If you enjoy golf, don't come here.
First time playing here since covid pandemic. Front nine very poor condition greens needing attention and fairways needing work done. Back nine looks in better condition but greens are needing more work. Will play again at some point when things have improved. Very impressed with the pro shop
Poor Condition
Played this course twice in the last 9 months and I doubt I’ll be rushing to play it again.
The weather was really poor and the course probably should have been closed. A number of the greens were flooded. Weather is out with their control, but £24 to play a course you can’t putt on is poor.
General condition of the course is poor. The tee boxes are needing maintenance and the bunkers are in a terrible state. Greens in general are really poor and even removing the surface water issue, they were some of the poorest I’ve played on locally.
It’s on par or slightly below a municipal course so definitely not worth the £25-£35 for a round.
Design wise is actually good and with more TLC it could be a good challenge for any golfer.
Great layout and potential. Greens v poor and although potentially v good was alround tired
Course experience
Fairways and 1st cut, both needed cut.
Rough completely unplayable.
Greens - bare patches, need rolled, many with irritation holes, require watering.
Water features were just ponds of stagnant water.
Course has good potential, that’s why I have made these comments
Westerwood course
Was a cracking day for golf so booked a round here as had t played it before. One really good holes to be played here. Greens were pretty patchy on places but the pins were kept to the best parts of the green. Some holes had some distance to walk in between some, more so 12th-13th. However we really enjoyed the course & will boom again. Next time probably hire a buggy as the hills weren’t pleasant to us in the heat 😂
Course is a great test let down by a lack of investment.
Let’s get this right out the way first and foremost.. the greens are bad. Not just the first hole although that’s definitely the worst. All 18 need serious time and investment. The course itself though is a cracking test and has some proper golf holes. Views are great and whilst some additional signage would be helpful to navigate each hole I still enjoyed the layout.
We took a buggy which I think helps massively. There are some steep climbs and big walks between some holes.
One thing is the car park.. it’s FREE for golfers but the signs don’t say that.. it just says “Hotel Guests” so both myself and my brother paid for parking £6 each.. which is a total nonsense anyway.. just to be told in the shop that it was free for golfers. Very frustrating. Guy in the shop was very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our day. If they would only put some investment in the course it would be the best in the area in my opinion. As it is there is better value for money nearby.
No two holes the same
A very fun and interesting layout, with some great risk/reward holes, particularly on the back 9. I’d always wanted to play this course because of the design influence of Seve and it didn’t disappoint. Very clever use of water and dog legs. Also some stunning views across to the Campsie Hills. Would love to come back and play again at the height of summer.
Given the time of year, a cold and wet spring and wet conditions on the day, we probably didn’t see it at its best. A couple of the greens in particular need some attention and overall could do with some TLC to match the design. The drainage held up reasonably well under the conditions. Given the economic climate and cost of doing business I think golfers need to manage their expectations for the next few years about conditions of venues, given how expensive modern courses are to maintain.
Not a bad course
A good and enjoyable course to play. The paths around the holes are in desperate need of an upgrade. Potholes and uneven paths everywhere! But on the whole the course was good to play, if not a little sandy on the green in places.
Unloved
Well designed course which has been saomewhat neglected.
Greens need attention as do the tee boxes.
Poor course condition
Greens were extremely poor, 1st green looks like the grass is dead. They were so bumpy that trying to read a putt was pointless. I appreciate that the weather hasn’t been great but neighbouring courses are in much better condition. The change of tee box for 13 is an improvement but the tee box is in poor condition.
Staff friendly, course was not.
The standard of the course was terrible. The greens were terrible, the 13th had sand to dry it out due to it being sodden. There were winter greens on the 1st and 15th. The greens were majorly on the moss side. I’ve played here previously and it’s never been as bad. It needs a lot of work. I would recommend visiting somewhere else until they fix it.
Worse than council courses, not fit for play.
As the title states, it's not fit for play at least not if they are taking money.
Course was dry, however it's more moss than grass on the fairways and greens.
Course signage was terrible for people who don't know the layout.
Staff in shop where friendly and that is the only redeeming factor.
Even though it's a local course to me , we won't be back.
Previously played this course in the winter and it was frosty and firm. However today the course was very wet and waterlogged which proved very challenging even for a fairway shot.
Winter golf
Was initially dissapointed as all temporary greats were on due to frost . Have played coarse once before and was aware the coarse was decent with some really nice holes . Thought distance from coming off some of the greens to reaching next tee area was a trek . Would definitely play coarse again when weathers a bit kinder lol
Average
The course layout is very pleasant. Some really tricky holes. Some very rewarding holes.
Greens need some work.
Rough is wild but so was my golf. Avoid the rough and you are fine.
Couldn't get food after our game because it was too busy but the resteraunt was half empty.
With a bit of TLC it could be a top course but its let down by poor maintenance compared to other courses. Definitely room for improvement.
Hi there,
Thanks for taking the time to put in a review. I've noted your concerns, specifically around the wetness of the golf course. With it having been the wettest summer in 32 years, the greens staff are up against it, but when they do get a dry moment, they get the course looking as good as can be.
I do hope you will return in the near future as there are some cracking plans moving forward regards the course.
Thanks again!