Haigh Woodland Park - Balcarres Course

Played HH on Monday 7/11/22.

Played several times this year, generally good course, but it now has had too much rain and the course is too boggy.

Also the greens were in pretty poor condition.

Adjacent cafe serves good coffee and food.

After booking the course I discovered it was a council run course and admit I had some concern over how it would then be maintained and treated by irregular visitors. This was unfounded, it was in good condition despite the weather.

The course was wet in many places but this was to be expected this time of year in addition to the wet weather.

I thought it was a challenging course, that isn’t particularly long but with many dog legs and tricky bunkers. Generally well maintained but no practice facilities with the driving range having closed during COVID.

The layout at Haigh Hall is superb and would recommend anyone to play here. Only thing that let's it down is the greens. Staff were very attentive.

I played my first ever round here and I'll definitely be returning. It was unbelievably cheap for how good the course is! It's a challenging course as the area is quite hilly. I didn't find this too much until I reached the 15th. It is very steep back up to the 18th green. If hills aren't your thing, they do offer buggies so don't let that put you off. The course has some beautiful views down into the Douglas Valley over Wigan. The cafe at the golf shop is very well priced. It offers a great menu of hot food as well as sandwiches. All the staff I spoke to were really friendly and I can't wait to go back to play again.

I loved my round of golf here. Just to warn others, it's uphill from the 14th back in so be ready for that. It's one of the best courses I've ever played.

Played with a mate who doesn’t play too often so thought this would be a decent challenge for him.

Course was in ok condition but I unfortunately was having a problem with moles.

Some good views to be had .

Bunkers weren’t great.

For £16 it’s good value

First time playing and as a middle of the road golfer I found the course great. Condition of course was fine.

Great course for the price paid - only thing that would make it better would be the inclusion of a putting/chipping green or a warm-up area/range

Great kast minute go to course . Easy accesible either on line or turn up and pay. For a public course it's a decent course and in good condition. and well worth the money.

My only gripe is the 18th tee box is extremely poor and needs urgent attention

I took my 14 year old son and had to pay full price for him there was no junior fee which I found odd