Forest Hill Golf Club

Booked for 18, only 9 holes available, greens were soaked through, had tractor marks through multiple greens. Understand winter golf is restrictive but this course is not loved whatsoever and the drainage is awful. Might be alright in the summer but do not bother in the winter.

I read a lot of bad reviews, and my first thought was "sod that". But I like to try things for myself before passing judgment, so I made the booking.

It's peak winter. I don't expect a lot from anywhere at this time of year, it's been in minus temperatures all week...

First off, the pro shop was well stocked, had some quality equipment to browse, and the staff were not just friendly, but relaxed and were having a laugh. Good start for me.

Secondly the toilets were in great condition and clean.

Onto the course...

As previously mentioned, it's been frozen all week, I couldn't expect the course to be any different, the shop staff advised I should lay my shots short, and they were absolutely right. Everything was solid, I don't feel like a review of the course is fair in those conditions. However what I will say, is that considering the weather, I can't wait to play this course again in the fairer months and I'm just grateful they're allowing us to get our rounds in. I will return, whether the conditions are bad or not, the poor reviews of this course appear to be utter nonsense and I'm really glad I came and made my own mind up.

And finally, the restaurant and bar are in great nick, serve nice beer and the menu looks to be great although i didn't eat.

Don't let poor reviews put you off from trying for yourself.

Judging by their membership fees and comparing them to other local courses that are of a premium quality, you’d expect FHGC to be another premium Leicestershire course. Not so

Recently cut rough left in clumps off the fairways, making it nigh on impossible to find an errant shot

The greens are ridiculously pony- there are municipal courses you can play on that have less weeds on them

I’ve never seen weeds/grass growing out of the middle of bunkers before in my life, but you can see them here!

Lack of sand in the bunkers is shocking too

Pace of play- being stuck behind a 5 ball who can’t hack it more than 30 yards a time

We all know FH have lost members by the 100s due to all the above and the ridiculous increase in member fees. This has paved a way for newer golfers to join, and because Forest Hill are desperate to up the membership numbers, they’re accepting anyone of every standard

This review may sound quite snobby, but it really was appalling. The club have set the prices, so my expectations were set to match those prices. If you don’t agree with the fact golfers should be better than hitting the ball 30 yards every time, then you can still have an etiquette. However…

Don’t worry about tucking your T-shirt in, don’t worry about taking your electric trolley over the red tees. Don’t worry about playing slow and not letting players through. Don’t worry about repairing your pitch marks

It’s such a shame, the course is challenging, and more picturesque than the courses it wants to compete against. It just fails miserably in everything else.

After walking off on 13, we requested a refund which was rejected. We in turn rejected their offer of a free 9 hole voucher because we’ll never come back here again.

Time for the owners to concentrate on rescuing the golf club instead of prioritising the overpriced driving range

I have played here before but clearly there are issues behind the scenes as they have lost the greens and have no attention or resources to put into maintaining the most basic level of care around the course. Difficult very wet prolonged winter aside, weeding bunkers, basic maintenance of sand levels and simply leaving GUR’ markings with no attempt to do the R”epair element is obvious. Greens were the worst I have seen and would put Brad Faxon off his putting stroke. Not sure what the future of the course is but definitely one to avoid unless you are not serious about playing and just going out with the lads for S&Gs and a few beers. Front of house staff and Pro Shop being let down by owners.

Overall good, greens looked battered compared to previous playing there but overall nice course and decent price

The course has a nice layout .

Unfortunately it has been badly neglected .

The greens are the worst I’ve played now .

There is more grass than sand in some of the bunkers with a couple just spray canned GUR .

Decided to play golf rather than suffer the struggles of ENG v SLO and I thoroughly enjoyed my 9 holes around Forest Hills. I've played here before and think there is some decent holes on the front 9, with varieties that test my game. The course was in ok condition, the greens weren't great but I think a large part of that comes from unrepaired pitch marks leaving an ugly scar. I imagine it's difficult to keep on top of the conditioning when the patrons can't be bothered?

This was a twilight round, it was very cheap and I was more or less on my own for the 9 holes.

I do plan on playing here again as I only ever play 9 holes, it's very good value and the layout provides me with a good challenge. The greens could be better but they're not unplayable and didn't ruin my experience.

Course was as expected, but would have been told there was a competition on at time of booking

Nice enough course (used to be a member here) and got a great GN deal to play a twilight round with friends. However it’s absolutely ridiculous to walk off the 18th green just about 9pm and find the clubhouse already closed and locked up. The range was still open but after 18 holes I want a seat and a decent drink, not to stand around on the range with a bottle. Don’t expect anything in the way of hospitality and you won’t be disappointed I guess…

Nice course.

Good pro shop, friendly staff. .

Some bunkers need more sand and certain parts of the course hold the water.

Greens in good condition. Overall condition of the course was good.

Excellent value for money as a non member green fee.

We will be returning.

Poor course. Hardly any maintenance carried out. Greens in poor condition, fairways were not cut short enough. Overall, poor. We spoke with members who pay £1300 annually are dismayed and will be leaving at renewal time.

The greens where really bad , not well looked after , the bunkers where hard and full of weeds growing, the course has a beautiful setting and looks amazing on approaching

If only they invested as much money on the actual course as the driving range and bar. The course has so much potential with some nice looking holes but unfortunately it’s so unloved it’s not enjoyable to play at all. The greens were basically just sand which was ironic as the bunkers had none

We last played this course about 4 years ago and it looks worse now than when we left grass in bunkers greens were dead fairways were long just overall looked a mess and unloved we paid £28 and honestly it wasn’t worth £10 it looked really tired like nobody cared what a Shame it does have some lovely holes

Booked on breakfast and 18 holes for £35. Breakfast was good but didn't compensate for how bad a condition the course was. Fairways are long, almost like playing out of light rough. As for the rough, if you are unlucky enough even to find the fringes you may aswell say goodbye to your ball. Greens were unplayable due to large amount of sand, I assume from treatment. This is the opposite to the bunkers which had hard compacted sand or very little sand. Its a real shame as this place has so much potential.

Was a nice course and good value for money. Greens I assume have been recently aerated. And very wet still.

Sanded and punched greens uncut fairways and tee boxes all for £28. Awful condition and overpriced

Hi GolfNow. Rang course Sunday morning to check status after heavy rain overnight was advised that course was closed for the day and we couldn't play. Please can I have voucher or credits to re-book the 3ball at same course in coming months. Many Thanks, Jeremy

Wasn’t expecting course to be 100% after heavy weekend rain but really disappointed with the playing conditions. All fairways very wet most greens had been hollow tiened. Allowing for the conditions we played ok but to take 5 hrs for a round on a Monday is unacceptable mainly due to the older members who weren’t going to let our 3 ball play through. A nicely layed out course but we won’t be rushing back any time soon.