Heaton Park Golf Centre

After not playing for 10 years or so (wasn’t great back then) I thought this course would be great for a start back into the game as I sort of knew the layout. For anyone that hasn’t been, be prepared for a hilly course. Played as a single at 9am and I have no issue waiting for people. The only issue is knowing when the group ahead are either far enough away or finished on the first 5 holes due to hills.

Highly recommend even to beginners.

Course seemed to have good drainage even after a night of heavy rainfall. Greens still solid and rough areas were clear and easy to find balls in.

The course was completed unplayable. Every group that left the club house didn’t get further than the 2nd hole. Unfortunately the ice was too thick and treacherous under foot. It simply shouldn’t be open.

Any other time this place is great.

Overall enjoyed my round but due to course layout was very difficult to get round only due to how hilly the course itself was.

The amount of traffic through the course is unbelievable so many family’s and dogs walking across fairways when teeing off. Not to mention picking balls up as the go even balls in fairways! Three times I had my ball taken from the fairways by kids with family’s! I will not visit this course again

The greens need a looking at, a lot of cracked and bold patches, tee beds are shocking, the layout is fine just needs bringing back upto scratch.

2 years since we last played here and won't be rushing back. Purely because of rediculous slow pace of play making what should and could be a far better experience. Infuriatingly frustrating. Waiting on tees. 2 ball in front of us was far too slow failing to keep up with the 4 ball in front of them who weren't keeping up with group in front of them.

Tough course that urgently needs maintaining the greens are shockingly bad and the course lacks any maintenance.

Course had a bit of everything, some nice feature holes, challenging, thought provoking, tough greens, superb knock indeed

Really poor greens with mud patches all over them, most bunkers are GUR and some groups were playing in a 5 ball which resulted in VERY slow play. We came off on the 15th (would’ve come off earlier if we could of done)… and to top it off I got a £25 parking fine for not being in the bay properly even though there was no other way for me to get it in as the cars either side hadn’t parked correctly. Not a good first impression ha.

First time playing Heaton Park. Fun course, with some interesting holes but the greens need some work.

A fantastic course, great layout and a different challenge on each hole. I’m aware the course has had its financial difficulties over the last few years, which can be seen in the condition of the odd green or tee - but in general it’s in good nick. In terms of layout and course design though, it’s up there with some of the best courses in the north west. So many really picturesque holes, with undulating fairways, tough shots over water-filled ravines and blind shots a plenty - not the mention the stunning views. It’s no wonder the great Peter Allis thought of Heaton Park as one of the most scenic courses he’d ever seen. It must be protected at all costs!