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Bolton
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Westhoughton Golf Club

Played On 01/13/2018
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Don't bother!!!

When you book there is no indication of the state of the course, and no information to be found on the club website. We arrived to find that two holes were closed, and the back 7 holes were on winter greens.

As usual there was no-one in the pro shop, but we shouldn't worry about that as evrybody we saw was very willing to give "advice". The first peice of advice we received was regarding the use of mats, when we were told on the first tee by some members that they should be used on the fairways, but they were not necessary in the rough. We followed this advice, until we were rudely given different advice on the 17th hole, with a member screaming at us that we had to use mats everywhere. Despite our protests that we had been given different advice earlier, this didn't seem to make any difference.

Don't let anyone tell you that this is one of those "Friendly little gems" because it isn't. The members are the rudest of any golf course I have ever been to, and you can be absolutely certain we won't be going back, ever.

I actually used to be a member of this club, and the reasons why I left all came flooding back to me during the course of that round.

If you are thinking of trying this course, please take my advice and spend your money somewhere else, as they don't deserve it.

Avoid at all costs.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2018

It seems an awful shame that your experience was so completely opposite to mine. I hope people won't be put off from trying the course for themselves as it really is a lovely set up. I understand that the website and facebook are being overhauled and will be updated regularly so this should help.

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