Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort - Forest Course

Excellent course, greens kept on good condition. First time playing this course and would recommend it to anyone

The course was feeling the effects of the dry spell - with greens that were patchy and bare patches around the greens/fairways.

However - layout and appearance was very good.

Pace of play was so slow to the point we walked off after 11 holes. We were a 2 ball behind a four ball who wouldn’t let us through despite us being on every tee box with them. I think you should be checking the pace of play after each of the 9’s

Played the Forest and Pines today. Like most courses greens have been spiked. Other than that is was great. Pro was friendly and helpful. Resort was busy but pace of play was good and I enjoyed my round.

First time returning after about a year, taking into account the time of year I thought the course was in poor condition. Fairways covered in worm casts, good job it was pick & place, grass was cur too short & was scabby all over. Signage between green & tee was non-existant . Green were fast and reasonably good condition. A lot of tee's were mats and often would not accept a tee. This was the 3rd different course I've played in the last 3 weeks & this was the poorest and the most expensive. Almost deserted.

As was close by., and given other reviews decided to visit course and play.

Considering all rain the course was in good condition for midweek round.

Course value for money was worth it, and I would definitely recommend.

Two days of golf,two 5/6 hour rounds! Totally overbooked,absolute chaos! We got to know the golfers we were sandwiched in between, the 2 groups in front of us and the 6 ball behind who had merged into one because of the slow pace of play,we would meet on each tee box for about 15 minutes,mainly to slate the course conditions,the aerated greens (on an august bankholiday),patchy fairways and the arrogant starter who when questioned about the shambles of the situation told us to 'deal with it,it's a big resort,what was u expecting,the course to yourself', vile bloke! We walked off after 9 holes on the 2nd day after seeing the back log for back 9,at least 6 groups waiting! Its a shame because we was really looking forward to the 2 days and the amount of people they squeezed onto the course ruined it for everyone,the rest of the hotel and staff were lovely,as was the food,but we won't be going back,or recommending it to any of our golf buddies,stay clear!

Great evening round. Recommend bug repellent though as I got lots of bug/ fly bites. Overall though super course

Every hole seemed to have thought needed on it, particularly liked how holes were made more difficult by trees blocking your drive which meant you needed to be creative. Course was in excellent condition, wish it was closer to home as I’d be a member pretty sharpish.

First time playing the course and, it’s Amazing!

Pro shop staff very friendly and informative. Course was in immaculate condition. Layout, in my opinion, is perfect with a selection of tight dog legs and holes that you can really get after. Some challenging pin positions to keep you thinking about your game.

Overall I think this is some of, if not the best, golf you can play in the north. 10/10