Haigh Woodland Park - Balcarres Course

Once again Haigh Hall didn't fail. Absolute bargain golf. Great layout and great condition. Yes a few tees are worn and bare and a few bits of litter here and there but it's a municipal... The layout and test of golf is brilliant. A real hidden gem.

Will be back to play another bargain round.

Not the first time playing here, we do enjoy playing here.The course was in good condition, and there was evidence of the ground staff doing their daily tasks.

Good friendly cafe for after round discussions.

Overall I liked the course but I've not played much in recent years as I'm an old golfer returning to the sport. Therefore I've not a lot to compare to. It's hilly which is a pain but also the undulations make it interesting.

Signs and directions for the holes: it's need to be sorted.... its just lazy management. Also, there needs to be consistency. Some Tees are really well kept and don't look like they've been touched in years

Course was in a great condition, greens were well maintained. For the price this course is a bargain.

First time playing this course.

It's quite hard to find as there aren't any signs for the course.

Park in the main Haigh Hall carpark and book in at the cafe.

Fairways and greenzls are in very good condition. As a beginner we found the greens harder than we are used too but enjoyed the challenge.

Will defo be playing again.

I have to say this is the best £12.50 I've ever spent on a round of golf. Course was in great condition, greens were brilliant.

For a municipal course it's brilliant. The layout and some of the holes are as good as anywhere. Only downside is groups of lads who don't know the etiquette about letting you through or pace of play. Took me 40 mins for first 3 hopes!!! For a cheap round of quality golf this is the place to go. If this was a private club it could be made into an absolutely fantastic golf facility and one of the best courses in the area. A hidden gem of a course. I will be back.

Have played here a number of times over the past few weeks. The course is absolutely amazing for a municipal course. Had a good chat with the head green keeper and praised him on how good the course is. The staff are really friendly and lots of cafes to get something to eat after the round. Would definitely recommend and will be playing here again!!

Played many times over the years. In great nick just now, with greens faster than you might expect, fairways just lush enough and rough challenging.

Not for the ultimate connoisseur due to the slowish play by beginners, but choose your times well and you will enjoy a cheap round what must be one of the best Muni’s.

Well done Wigan borough.

We thoroughly enjoyed the course once we found where to go - not the best sineage.

We were delayed at the start as there were 2 flights still waiting to play when we arrived and thus we started 15 mins late. There appeared to be either too many flights and / or the departure times were too close together (5 mins?).

On finishing the round there were no hot drinks available.

All that being said- it is a course we would play again- the fairways were in good condition and most of the greens were in good condition.

The day we attended was very windy and in the days previous to our visit it had rained a fair amount. The course was in good condition despite this rain. Fairways were very good. Tee boxes needed more turf and the greens were average.

Overall for the price, I think it was very good value for money.

A very clever layout gives rise to challenging slopes where going against the topography will cost you dearly.

Great views from this once baronial seat coupled with some of the best greens in the area will guarantee you a fulfilling day.