Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course
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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 73 | 7037 yards | ||
Middle | 73 | 6504 yards | ||
Forward (W) | 73 | 5958 yards |
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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Blue M: 74.1/125 | 373 | 341 | 604 | 544 | 215 | 365 | 392 | 402 | 355 | 3591 | 501 | 432 | 522 | 394 | 136 | 423 | 189 | 439 | 431 | 3467 | 7058 |
White M: 71.7/123 W: 72.7/125 | 303 | 320 | 550 | 523 | 195 | 344 | 382 | 390 | 333 | 3340 | 488 | 406 | 499 | 384 | 126 | 382 | 170 | 373 | 409 | 3237 | 6577 |
Handicap | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
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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.
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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.
Appeared to look great
Friendly staff but course looked shabby in places
Overall average but probably better maintained and plays well in season
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.
Extremely poor “championship course”
Although the green free was very reasonable the course was poor. Fairways patchy, tees atrocious and greens vey bumpy
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..
Wet Weather
The course was holding up well after all the rain we’ve had lately. Still a very enjoyable round 🏌🏼
Holding up well
With the rain we’ve had lately the course was holding up well. Very soggy in place but playable!
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.
Fantastic Course!!
Stunning course in great condition! Greens were in great condition with some challenging breaks. Rough was very punishing but a great test.
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!
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..