Brinders

Second time playing Branshaw GC, first time was a few years ago on a very windy day. Today there was hardly any wind and what a difference how the course played. A few blind holes so easier without a howling gale. Course in great condition including the greens, but these were a little slow. No one stand out hole but each one have great views of surrounding countryside. Would play it again for sure.

First time playing New Mills GC. Friendly welcome in pro shop with some good golf course advice. Good practice/warm up area near 10th tee. Course in great condition, greens rolled well. Some tricky par 4s where position is the key for a good score. The par 3 16th is simply stunning from elevated tee. Certainly worth playing for sure.

First time playing Hickleton GC, impressed. Friendly welcome in well stocked pro shop, good practice facilities, smart looking clubhouse. Course in great condition, greens mint for time of year. A bit hilly but easily walked round it. Some tricky par 3s. Worth playing for sure, I’ll return sometime for defo.

Decided last minute to play Styal GC as was in the area. Good practice facilities, driving range. Friendly welcome in pro shop. Course in good nick, greens a little slow but true. Need to plot around on few holes, negotiate trees. Flat course, easy walk round, good signage. Worth playing for sure.

Well worth playing, nice layout, quite short course but some tricky holes with small greens. Great condition for time of year, looks like a course that drains well. It is high up so open to the elements but on a clear day you’re rewarded with stunning views. Only a couple of steepish climbs especially the 3rd so not to hard on the legs.

Decent layout for a nine holes, not too hilly. Course a little wet in places but where in Lancashire isn’t at the moment. Small practice putting green and one practice net next to clubhouse. Would like to play it again during summer months,

Always enjoy playing this top course. Well laid out course with mixture of parkland and moorland, 9th &10th holes especially pleasing. Great par 3 finish back to clubhouse. Friendly staff to boot, what more do you want really, a must play for any handicapper.

Played this course on a Monday, very quiet, at times had course to myself. Friendly welcome in pro shop but clubhouse closed Mondays. Course in reasonable condition, greens were being spiked but did not alter the roll too much. Course layout okay, good signage to next holes. Handy hole planner on board at each tee.Some gentle hills to negotiate but certainly not a hard walk around. Great value for money, well worth a round if not played there before.