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4.3
190 Reviews (190)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
87.9%
Recommend this course
155 out of 190 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.3
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Great Lever and Farnworth delivers outstanding value with consistently well-maintained fairways, excellent greens, and a thoughtfully challenging layout. Exceptionally friendly staff throughout the pro shop, course, and clubhouse make every visit genuinely welcoming.
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Great Lever & Farnworth Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 69
Length 5810 yards
Slope 121
Rating 68.3

Course Details

Year Built 1917
Golf Season Year round
Architect Andrew Mair

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
190 Reviews (190)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Really enjoyable round

Was expecting the course to be in poor condition due to the shocking weather of late, non of it, I was really surprised to find the course in great condition considering. Fairways and greens very good indeed.

Very enjoyable mornings golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Nice friendly club

Played here a couple of times before pro was very helpful on arrival telling us a couple of holes were closed due to working on them that day. Considering the weather we have had of late the course was very good and good value for money would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A good walk NOT spoilt

I have played this course on a couple of occasions and decided I would invite a friend who hadn't played here before to have a round of golf. Given the amount of heavy rain of recent we found the course to be in excellent condition and the greens were also in superb condition.

As men in our 60th year we managed to get around the course without too much difficulty and had a pleasant day. More inclines than hills.

My friend did make a valid comment that had he have played this course alone or with someone who had also not played the course before, it wasn't signed very well on one or two of the holes where the next tee box was ( 2nd to 3rd hole being one example ). And given there were few golfers around there was no one to offer a bit of friendly advice.

One other minor point, the air cleaning equipment wasn't working. I could not comment on the off course amenities. Hope this is helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Unblemished greens, like a carpet

Played today for the first time. Pleasantly surprised. Played great which increased the enjoyment but the course was a treat either way.

I saw a review from yesterday saying the greens were the worst ever played which prompted me to respond with this review. The only local greens better than these at the moment are Bolton Old Links and if those are your scene then crack on. Must be a masochist.

I was hitting the ball straight off the tee but the narrow tree lined holes over the road could punish if you are having an off day. The course isn't too long though so a hybrid or long iron wouldn't leave you too far back on most holes.

Slight negatives; no rakes in bunkers (the one I went in was well raked), signage not always clear (directions were given by the shop assistant). Pin position on one hole was like crazy golf, no need for it and won't help slow play.

Overall enjoyable experience and, for the price, I will certainly be back. Looking forward to the true greens already :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

greens are horrific

First time playing the course on 25/07/2023 and the course is really nice fairways lovely and all that stuff but the greens are shocking the worst ive ever played and the flag sticks jesus dont get me started, also there is no rakes in the bunkers because apparently they get stolen all the time, so that says alot, i would avoid if i was you much nicer courses close by.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course and good test

Enjoyed playing, quite tight but needs better signage to direct you around

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course but needs better maintenance

Good course, some picturesque holes and challenging ones. Friendly people. Good facilities. Course does need better maintenance, club needs to invest in more groundsmen

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good day at Great Lever

We have played here many times and always enjoy our time here.

When we started at 10.30 the course was fairly quiet but we did notice a few groups a few holes behind us.

The pace of play was good and were never waiting on a tee or holding up anyone behind us.

Coffee and flapjack afterwards complete the experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Little Gem!

Second time played here in last 2 months and for the price its a belter. Green staff have the fairways in great condition and the greens are some of the best ever in the North West. Course isn't massively long but it's got a number of holes that require some thinking about.and don't think I have played a course that starts and finishes on a par 3.

Staff are very welcoming and offer any advice if needed and it's genuinely a gem of a course and at £14.99 midweek it's well worth the value and more!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Undergoing improvements

I've played this course in summer and I know it is a great course however at the minute there are several GUR's (bunkers, greens, tee's). Staff and amenities are good and cant be knocked. Bring on the nice weather and hope to return in the summer.

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