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Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel & Golf - Emerald Course
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About
Established in 1975, Hill Valley Golf and Country Club has a wide range of golfing and recreational facilities and welcomes visitors and members alike. Its boasts two fine courses and is proud to have employed Ian Woosnam in his early days as a professional.
Pro-shop offers a wide range of golfing equipment, tuition and buggy hire. Practice putting green and driving bays are available. Unwind in the a la carte restaurant or visitors bar. There is a separate bar for members.
Additional facilities include 28 ensuite bedrooms, gym, sauna, solarium, jacuzzi and snooker room. Hill Valley Golf and Country Club also offer a conference / function room for parties up to 200.
Winding its way through rolling, wooded countryside of immense beauty The Emerald Course derives its name from the abundance of mature greenery which presents an unbelievable aura of majesty. The course at 6693 yards from the Championship tees presents the very sternest test for the more experienced players but can be set up and adapted for even the most modest competitors, ensuring all round thorough enjoyment for all. Undulating fairways, natural water hazards and bunkers carefully and strategically placed makes this Course a true test for Golfers of all abilities.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 73 | 6693 yards | ||
| White | 73 | 6630 yards | ||
| Yellow | 73 | 6288 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 73 | 5509 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 73.4/141 | 471 | 405 | 411 | 196 | 524 | 187 | 501 | 434 | 370 | 3499 | 392 | 390 | 355 | 477 | 357 | 178 | 490 | 175 | 401 | 3215 | 6714 |
| Yellow M: 71.6/141 W: 72.7/131 | 455 | 371 | 370 | 173 | 512 | 177 | 467 | 378 | 351 | 3254 | 373 | 382 | 344 | 453 | 344 | 146 | 476 | 152 | 380 | 3050 | 6304 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
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Good course for the money
Good course only issue was really slow play in front from some group bookings in buggies that were holding everyone up. Course was clear in front of them but they spent ages on the tee and then looking for a ball on nearly every hole
Prakash Bhojani
all fine and clean fairways too hard hitting balls lose in to water
Beautiful Course
Great setting, great variety of holes. Paid £18 through a Hot Deal, absolute bargain!
Wait till the summer
Great course but very very boggy and holes made shorter some bye over 100yds 9th hole , this time off year it’s a walk and keep your swing going, we will return but later next year
Great value on challenging course
First time this year on Emerald.
Generally great condition and not too busy.
Course in fine condition considering recent wet weather.
Highly recommended.
Mid Wales Tour
Played the Emerald course, 3 ball and 2 ball in our group. Fairways are cut nice, the rough was forgiving, the greens a little quick but to be expected. Liked the half way house at the start of the 10th. We really enjoyed our round although the front 9 we were held up, We didn’t get a buggy, but found it ok to walk.
Emerald course
The course was in very good condition the green staff was busy all over the course the green was fast and true .
With the weather we have had the last few days the bunkers was well raked overall a good day . Could do with a few larger direction markers . The members was very friendly and the lady in the pro staff was brilliant
Very good price at £25 only downside was £40 for a buggy
Apart from that a good course to play
Excellent
Great course in excellent condition. Layout is challenging but fair. Paid £20 for an Saturday afternoon round which is a bargain.
Nice course in great condition
I've played Hill Valley a lot over the years and It is in as good a condition as I have ever seen it.
A very nice course and reasonable green fees.
Great day overall
Beautiful and very well kept course offering great value for money. We paid £31 for a sunday 11:30 tee time. Unfortunately we were held up by 4 players in front of is the entire round but it didn’t spoil the day.
Practice area
The course is superb although I think the greens need to be rolled as they are a little bumpy, the removal of the cut grass on fairways would be good.
First time playing the course but I would definitely play it again.
The practice pitching and chipping area needs to be addressed as it is in disrepair.
Mark, 5 HCP
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