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Forest Hills Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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Course Highlights
Forest Hills delivers an engaging layout with challenging blind shots, risky approach holes, and a memorable water-fronted finishing hole. Exceptionally welcoming staff and strong value for money make this hilly Forest of Dean course worth the trip.
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About
Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6412 yards
Slope 134
Rating N/A
Parkland Golf Centre situated in the heart of the ancient Forest of Galtres - 2 miles form the northern section of the York ring road and close to the historic city of York.
From the 7th green, York Munster is visible to the south . The course was designed by Adrian Stiff and there are 2 loops of 9 holes with the alternative starting positions on 1st and 10th tees adjacent to the clubhouse.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6412 yards | 134 | |
| Yellow | 72 | 6055 yards | 131 | |
| Red (W) | 74 | 5681 yards | 137 | |
| Blue | 72 | 4982 yards |
Scorecard for Forest Hills
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 72.2/134 | 417 | 329 | 410 | 408 | 436 | 430 | 310 | 149 | 488 | 3377 | 316 | 420 | 324 | 515 | 172 | 483 | 337 | 153 | 315 | 3035 | 6412 |
| Yellow M: 70.5/131 | 412 | 307 | 357 | 375 | 429 | 414 | 306 | 139 | 466 | 3205 | 281 | 383 | 316 | 509 | 125 | 473 | 313 | 143 | 307 | 2850 | 6055 |
| Red W: 74.1/137 | 412 | 250 | 357 | 335 | 429 | 430 | 242 | 139 | 459 | 3053 | 281 | 301 | 223 | 457 | 140 | 483 | 308 | 128 | 307 | 2628 | 5681 |
| Blue M: 69.5/130 | 321 | 250 | 246 | 330 | 319 | 296 | 242 | 134 | 445 | 2583 | 198 | 301 | 246 | 409 | 113 | 468 | 254 | 121 | 289 | 2399 | 4982 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 5 |
Course Details
Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Adrian Stiff (1990)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Maestro, Switch
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire
Food & Beverage
BarAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
Reviews
4.3
Reviewer Photos
Anonymous
Played On 08/15/2017
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
great value for money
Paid £15 for the round which is great value for money. Greens were good ran true and fast. Lots of hills to get over but added to a great days golf.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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