Lives
Lincolnshire
Handicap
15-19
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 9 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

9 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
7
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
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0
First Review
09/03/2016
Last Review
10/29/2023

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Woolfox Golf & Country Club

Played On 10/27/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

New design shows promise, needs distance markers

Have played here many times over the years. Course has been redesigned in last two years, with another redesign on the way for a couple of holes. These changes are to be welcomed, and clearly a lot of money has been spent on the new facilities, etc. One thing that's still needed, and would really help those who haven't played here before, is distance markers on the par 4s and 5s. Prior to the changes, there were plastic markers in the fairways at 200, 150 and 100 yds, however most of these were destroyed by mowers. Even simple painted wooden posts by the side of the fairway would be an improvement.

Otherwise, course in good condition. Greens very good. Some tee boxes are in need of levelling out and returfing, but otherwise a good course for all standards of golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Woolfox Golf & Country Club

Played On 07/13/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Bedding in well, needs a little more to make it better

Used to be a member here and played over 100 times.
Course was redesigned in 21/22 with new lakes and a couple of holes were added, replacing holes lost to leisure facilities. Played on a quiet Thursday afternoon. Hot Deal price was £19.99.

New layout of course is now bedding in well. Planting around lakes is getting there. The new holes are also fine.

Tee boxes were generally poor, not especially level and with poor grass condition.

Greens were quite furry, that might just be down to the mowing schedule. Fairways were mostly fine. Some holes have always had drainage issues, and even in July, there were still some soggy areas.

Old course had embedded distance markers. Most of those were destroyed over the years by mowers and what's left remains in place. Fairway marking is therefore pretty much absent It wouldn't take much to either replace them or to bang in some painted stakes at 150 yds from the greens. Would be a great help for those not used to the course.

Facilities in the clubhouse are basic, however there is a more pricey Fika cafe in the leisure complex (along with pool, spa and more). Currently building some lodges/houses next to the 1st tee and more money being spent is a good sign.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Springwater Golf Club

Played On 03/01/2023
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather

Good workout, poor greens

First time here with someone who had been before and said it was "quirky".

Very up and down, my fitness tracker suggested I climbed 42 flights of stairs! After one night of rain, the lower holes were very muddy and care had to be taken to stay on your feet. All greens were in operation, however all tees were on mats, up to 50 yds ahead of the normal tee boxes.

Mats were generally fine, however greens were generally poor - pock-marked (like a herd of deer had run over them). Made putting a bit of a lottery.

Would try it again in the summer, when hopefully conditions are better.

It was cheap (£14) and we were round in three hours as there were few people about.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Stoke Rochford Golf Club

Played On 11/04/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Fast greens, slow play

A bit wet and windy to start, but cleared up later. Have played here many times before, but today too many fourballs slowed the pace of play (we were a two ball). Towards the end, the fourball in front of us walked off as even they thought it was too slow. Just made it back before the light faded.

Greens very quick still and general conditions fine considering the recent rain.

Of the blind tee shots (quite a few), for some reason, the 16th doesn't have a bell, so that adds to the delay as you have to wait until you think the group in front has got far enough ahead.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Priors Hall Golf Club

Played On 08/12/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good value, fair condition, almost deserted.

Not played here for five years. Not much has changed.
Greens fair, not too fast.
Fairways in good condition.
Tee boxes not that good, need a bit of work on them.
There are lots of bunkers on the course. Their condition varies though overall, they could also do with some work.
Thursday afternoon, quiet and round in under three hours. Won't be leaving it for five years again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Southwell Golf Club

Played On 11/04/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Challenging course, friendly welcome

Welcome was warm from the pro and we were sent out promptly.

The first nine are played within the circuit of the Southwell Race Course and therefore have a slightly artificial feel about them. Plenty of water hazards, including the signature 7th with its island green. Requires accuracy rather than distance as the racecourse limits the boundaries.

Second nine a complete contrast, a parkland course with tree-lined fairways and three holes with domed greens. The 10th could do with a bell to tell those behind the green is clear as you can't see it from the fairway due to a high bank.

Grass was long and there were lots of leaves on the fairways and rough, meaning several balls were lost as they just couldn't be found.

Play was slo as it was the last day before lockdown #2, but still round in 3½ hours as a two-ball and just before the light faded.

Golf was rubbish but would play again as the course has become a nemesis!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Oundle Golf Club

Played On 10/22/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Welcoming and rewarding

Played here once before in the winter and it was quite wet. In late Autumn, with little recent rain, the course was in fantastic shape, though "lift and place" was available if required. Staff were welcoming and we teed off ahead of our booked time.

Most greens were in very good condition and fairways ran well due to the dry conditions. Playing after the morning rush, we virtually had the course to ourselves. Good job as the buggy route was sometimes quite tortuous - a few more buggy bridges needed over the stream that runs through the centre of the course. Otherwise, hard to fault.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Ramsey Golf & Bowls Club

Played On 06/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

A warm welcome, a getable course

Quiet in the middle of the day, middle of the week. Course condition was generally excellent, with well-groomed fairways, though the rough was sometimes challenging. Greens ran true and had a sensible pace. Warm welcome from the Pro who was very accommodating. Would definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Melton Mowbray Golf Club

Played On 09/02/2016
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Putting Lottery

Greens (all 18) had been tined and sanded the week before and had not been rolled, so putting was a complete lottery. By the third, we'd decided a gimme was acceptable within a club length of the hole, it was that unpredictable. I know they have to do it, but all 18 holes in one go? Fairways were average, well cut, however lots of clumps of cuttings around. Rough was manageable though a couple of balls just couldn't be found.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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