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3.6
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
56
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
71.8%
Recommend this course
101 out of 136 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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3.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
66.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Heaton Park delivers excellent value with well-maintained greens and fairways that rival private courses. The challenging hilly layout offers a unique hole on every hole, rewarded by welcoming and helpful staff.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 5744 yards
Slope 125
Rating 68.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1911
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Henry Taylor (1911)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

3.6
136 Reviews (136)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some attention

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course let down by poor pace of play

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Appalling Greens

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

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenge

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not impressed..

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best municipals around

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The best municipal course for miles

After not playing here for 12 years, I have started to come back more and more, as I appreciate how diverse this course is.

It's got it all. Hills, flat, wide and narrow, water and sand.

Excellent value, go play it!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens let the whole course down

Course is fab!

Greens are awful, like really poor!

Such a shame because this is a great knock usually, won’t be back until the winter

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Heston park

Good value course with some great holes, it’s a bit of a hike so be prepared !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Course should be GUR

If the council had some money and time invested in tidying up the course (the bold decaying patchy greens, litter around the course tee beds battered) this course could be one of the best municipal in the region. Some great holes in terms of layout and valleys to play over but just needs more care for the greens especially.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Testing course

Enjoyed another value for money round, never fails to impress me, needs to be played to appreciate how challenging it can be, look forward to battling it again soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf day out

Top course. Need to be fit. Very hilly. But good challenging course. Would recommend

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good as it once was

A few things would help:-

Car park signs would have you pay and display, but when playing golf you don’t need to. Can you get that info to golfers ok booking?

A couple of signs missing for hope direction.

Greens in very good condition. Front nine well maintained in general. All bunkers are terrible and need a lot of work.

Overall, ok, but I played here a few years ago and it was far better maintained.

I would t rush back for the same price can play nicer and better maintained courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heaton park

Great course, very hilly. They need buggies. Not allowed to advertise that the parking is free because of the council, so ended up paying for parking £3.

Great course though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brilliant

This course is absolutely brilliant and hard but yet I’ll defo be playing this course again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential

Ex municipal course and could be really good. Tatty tee beds and small greens. The greens were in good condition. Fees at £17 per person. Would struggle if unfit as very hilly on some holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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