Handsworth Golf Club

Great days golf and made to feel very welcome.

A beautiful course to play.

Firstly let me say one on the best courses we have played no complaints whatsoever regarding layout or condition of course. However on this occasion play was so slow a four ball seemed to take for ever in front of the two ball we were stuck behind until they eventually let us play through on the 17th we were waiting on almost every tee and fairway. Nice gent playing alone joined us for a couple holes before pushing on and I guess forcing his way through. He indicated booking time via golf now served no purpose as members could just jump on when they wanted and on reflection this was impression I formed when reporting to shop to book in. Disappointed if this is case when parting with £70 while I fully appreciate member privileges then tee times shouldn’t be available to book via online platform

Some well placed bunkers to avoid,greens were in good condition and very fast. Worth a visit.

I’ve played this course twice in two weeks.

First time at the course was the slowest game of golf I think I’ve ever had. But we waited patiently and made our way round without issue, as did the players behind us.

Fast forward to this weekend and what a difference, much quieter day and we were a three and were not hanging around, however a foursome (two male and two female members) arrived behind us on the fifth hole and from then on applied constant pressure to us.

Deliberately laying up close to the greens when we were on them several times. To be clear this is dangerous, one thinned shot and who knows the consequences. Then on the 11th, the two men drove their buggy through the rough onto our fairway to apply more pressure and watch us play our second shots and stated that they were a foresome hence why they were so fast.

This behaviour was appalling, we eventually let them through on the thirteenth hole and while the ladies were pleasant, the men were very rude.

I won’t be going back here, I suggest anyone reading this takes their money elsewhere.

Looking forward to playing again first time I decided to play a recky, glad I did alot of fairway bunkers in range for me,greens were immaculate and fast couldn't find the pace on the day. Really enjoyed it only rated 4 stars as I'm saving 5 stars for something exceptional.

What a great days golf, organised at short notice. Course, catering - food before hand and drink afterwards - and friendly staff made it a great day.

One of the best tracks you can play. Course in top condition. Greens were fabulous. The sunny weather was the cherry on top

Great course tucked away. Green we’re quick and consistent. New 11 is great and will improve over the next year. Staff and players all friendly and keen to engage with visitors. Fairways and tee boxes mint.

Greens weren't in their usual excellent condition . Needed a cut. Couple of temporary greens still due to it still being quite wet so not as good as usual experience there. Be a good idea to use the long par 3 on the back 9 when this happens as green still looks great and you basically still have to walk it

There’s no doubt, Handsworth is a cracking course. So seeing it available to play on Golf Now for £35 was a no brainier.

On arrival we checked in at the pro shop where the lady that served us was super friendly, super helpful and super hospitable.

Went through to the clubhouse bar and locker room which is a proper old fashioned set up, I quite like all that.

Then we arrived at the 1st tee. There were 4 groups in front of us and every group was running about half an hour late. Not good.

Mixtures of 2, 3, and 4 balls. so group speed was effected across the course. We watched the group in front of us tee off on every hole.

The course was looking good. Baring in mind the time of year and the weather, the tees were good, fairway definition, good aprons, good bunkers, and the greens were ok. The greens had recently been hallowtined, the grass had grown back so they looked bobbly. They were still pretty quick, but putts were bouncing.

After 3 holes we’re thinking, this is good value and you’re thinking how good it could be in the summer.

Then arrived at the fourth tee which was a mat. Not terrible, but a little disappointing and that’s when a couple of other things also crept in that were a let down. In particular a temporary hole (par 3 6th) which was just a bit of field with a flag in it. Think there were 3 temporary greens in play, half a dozen mats on tees and while this wasn’t terrible, it just took the shine off.

Would I play it again? Yes.

Was it great value for money? Not quite.

The layout of the course is fantastic, all holes are unique to them selfs, A real challenge of your golfing ability.

Rang up the pro 2 days before playing and was assured trolleys allowed and no temporary greens based on the weather forecast. Got to the course to discover there was 18 temporary greens. All temps were in awful condition and most had been holatined, as well as being very small - 5/6 yards diameter.. Couldnt/wouldn’t change booking because we’d booked via GolfNow! Very Disappointed!.

I've played this course before and I was looking forward to another enjoyable day......however....on arrival we were informed that all of the greens were on temps. This was especially frustrating as we had not had rain for over 2 weeks and it was a mild day. As we went around the course it was clear that the greens were in perfect condition for play so it was a mystery as to why they were all off. One of the holes was closed completely with no prior warning. To add insult to injury we as a twoball were held up for 12 holes by a threeball which contained a beginner golfer, finally we were let thru begrudgingly. Such a shame as handsworth is a great course when in full flow.

Really nice course, and In great condition, had heard horrible things about tee times and members but NO , we tee’d off on time and easy pro was very helpful and no holdups, great established course and nice clubhouse, all in all a great day definitely will return soon 💯

Because there is no tee times for members. Twice I have arrived and there has been a que of 7 groups just waiting to tee off the first hole. Something needs to change to stop the ques

Fantastic course, one we enjoy playing thoroughly. However a few select members let the course down today, telling us that our tee time “didn’t matter”. 4 4 balls in front of us, a 2 ball. The solution given by the pro was to tee off on either the 4th, 10th or 15th instead. We decided to tee off the 10th. When we reached the 1st we still ended up in a queue waiting for 20 minutes for 3 groups to tee off Infront of us.

Shame as it sullied what was a great course, in fantastic condition for end of November.