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4.0
149 Reviews (149)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
127 out of 149 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.2
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.6%
Recommend this course
29 out of 32 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 73
Length 7037 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Steel (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Lee Westwood Golf School"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

4.0
149 Reviews (149)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely Course

It’s the second time I’ve played here. The first time it was pouring down, this time the sun shone all round. The course was in fantastic nick, a little dry but that’s down to the prolonged period of hot dry weather. It was quite busy but all the society four balls very politely waved me through as I was a solo golfer.
The course is quite forgiving, fairly wide fairways, not too many areas of heavy rough.
I’m playing here again next month with my society and I’m very much looking forward to it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Review

Fairway grass was still a little long (time of year). The greens were really nice.
It’s a long course but rewarding, 17th was a killer so if your fitness isn’t good, get a buggy.
We were made to feel welcome by members and staff.
I would recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Appeared to look great

Friendly staff but course looked shabby in places
Overall average but probably better maintained and plays well in season

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course was in good condition considering the wet weather in the lead up. Greens a good pace considering g. Will be a great challenge in summer months as speed picks up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Extremely poor “championship course”

Although the green free was very reasonable the course was poor. Fairways patchy, tees atrocious and greens vey bumpy

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Should be closed

The course was very wet in places and the greens were very bumpy, been holes but not flattened on some of them and other not holed but inconsistent grass. Even a green keeper got his buggy stuck and was digging a new pond when trying ti get it out..

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Wet Weather

The course was holding up well after all the rain we’ve had lately. Still a very enjoyable round 🏌🏼

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

Holding up well

With the rain we’ve had lately the course was holding up well. Very soggy in place but playable!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value, stunning views of Cheshire

Great course, played here last in 2022 and it still doesn't disappoint. Only gripes were that the greens were very slow and bobbly but mostly that was down to the number of unrepaired pitch Mark's which was ridiculous for such a prestigious course. It didn't ruin a great day though, just the fact my scorecard would have been 3/4 shots never! 😂. I had a good laugh with the fellas I was paired up with, They were superb company. Hopefully be back next year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course!!

Stunning course in great condition! Greens were in great condition with some challenging breaks. Rough was very punishing but a great test.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great layout, greens need work

The course itself is mega, with some cracking views from the tee boxes a particular highlight. However, the greens, particularly on the back nine, leave a lot to be desired. Credit has to go to the rough winter weather last couple of months but three or four of the greens on the back nine were quite patchy and bobbly which made mid-length putts nigh on impossible. If they can get that sorted, then it would be a 5* course!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Portal Championship

I played this course years ago and I doubt any improvements were done since then..

The course needed serious investment years before COVID..

Waterlogged, fairways in poor condition..

I came off the course with thick mudstains up to my knees...

The next time will be when it's 80f+ but I doubt the course will cope with that either..

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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