Haigh Woodland Park - Balcarres Course

Played here today and was charged £18 each for the privilege,

I myself am not a great golfer but I can get around. My playing partners on the other hand arenas play off 9 and 12 respectively , the front 9 was shockingly waterlogged and we lost 12 balls between the 3 of us on the fairways. I get that balls can plug but when it’s happening on every hole it starts to become a very expensive round.

The greens were ok as usual but if it’s been raining slightly then I would avoid at all costs...

First round of golf here. Previous low handicap but not played for many years and really enjoyed the course and the challenges. A great example of a course suitable for all levels to enjoy. Will definitely return.

Course has a great layout and greens were good flat and rolled well- it’s just a pity rest is not up to same standard. No one to meet you for early morning pre booked round. Tees uneven and blocks looked like they haven’t been moved since lockdown. Fairways long on most holes and rough like a big in nearly every hole. Huge swathes of mud where course obviously isn’t draining - looked like course vehicles been doing handbrake turns on 2 holes. Inconsistent around edge of greens, some bits hard and bare yet further round same green lush and green. It really could be a gem but lacks basic course management from staff.

Great course, quite a few trees to avoid and slightly hilly but in good condition. Would recommend

Great day of golf at Haigh Hall. The course even though we’ve not had much rain lately was a little soft underfoot to the point that the balls were plugging. The first nine were a breeze then we seem to hit a wall on the back nine. (Seemed to go on and on). A good variety to the holes making you have to think rather just than hit and hope. The course as a whole was an enjoyable experience and we will be back.

Despite excellent weather in previous days the course was very wet so ball often plugged and got very little run. This is obviously a problem with the nature of the land. Greens and fairways were okay but very little signage and markers. Located in a country park you have to pay to park your car and the queue at the payment machine was horrendous when leaving. Overall very disappointing and I won’t return.

I know we have had a lot of rain this last few weeks but for this time of year the course was really damp and completely unplayable in certain areas, maybe they need to improve the drainage. It’s a nice course in a great location pity about the condition of it

The course is not bad and suits novice and newer golfers, like myself in terms of there being tricky enough holes to keep it interesting, but not too difficult that it’s too hard a course.

But, having played on a dry day (with a few dry days prior to play)!there was lots of soft ground, even on the fairways. One drive plugged in the middle of the fairway!

The greens are generally good, but the rough was too long and in places boggy.

Course was a bit wet underfoot especially the first few holes. We played the 18 in just over 3 hours.as it wasn’t too busy. We are 18 handicap players , so it’s a good course for mid to high players .Quite open in places so can get away with the odd wayward shot . We will play again.

was a lot dryer than 2 weeks ago - still boggy in parts but improved on my last visit

For the price Haigh Hall is great. It’s a public course so you get a lot of beginners playing which can mean there’s some slow play. The course is set at the top of Wigan along the canal, so the setting is great. I would say one of the best located courses in the area. The greens are okay, a little slow but well kept. If it’s been raining a lot it can get a bit muggy, but it’s playable. Not a course you can play and be snobby, but if you’re after a cheap knock it’s one of the better places to play.

Haigh Hall. A staple for many a golfer just starting out and being introduced to their local municipal course.

Haigh Hall is a no frills course that doesn't pretend to be anything its not. Could it be better in areas? Absolutely. Could some holes benefit from a bit of thoughtful redesign. Of course. Bit of extra drainage for soggy areas? Yes please! But one thing I've noticed having played here for the first time in a while is this. They are trying. The greens are getting there. The tees could do with some more seeding. The bunkers are in need of alot of care. But I think they know that, and appear to be making some progress.

It is a muni after all. Don't come to expect pristine fairways, greens that run like glass. Come for a knock with your mates.

For what it is, this is a great course, stunning scenery and very well kept. Recommended.

A little soggy in places but fairways well cut, greens Mostly excellent, some tee boxes a little worse for wear, overall very good value. Recommended!

not played here for about 20 years , and the course has changed , it's decent , but probably the first 2-3 holes are very boggy , maybe it's the rain , but i thought the drainage would be better than it is , it slopes towards the canal but still very boggy - that's my only complaint