Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, England

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4.1

202 Reviews (202)

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Conditions

4.0

Value

4.1

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.3

Pace

4.0

Amenities

4.1

80.7%

Recommend this course

170 out of 202 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

3.9

12 Reviews (12)

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Conditions

3.8

Value

4.1

Layout

4.3

Pace

3.8

Amenities

3.8

StaffFriendliness

4.0

83.3%

Recommend this course

10 out of 12 reviews

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Average Rating

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4.1

29 Reviews (29)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.0

Value

4.0

Layout

4.6

Pace

3.9

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.4

79.3%

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23 out of 29 reviews

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About

Holes 18

Type Resort

Par 73

Length 7037 yards

Slope N/A

Rating N/A

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length
Championship	73	7037 yards
Middle	73	6504 yards
Forward (W)	73	5958 yards

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Scorecard

Scorecard for Championship

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Blue M: 74.1/125	373	341	604	544	215	365	392	402	355	3591	501	432	522	394	136	423	189	439	431	3467	7058
White M: 71.7/123 W: 72.7/125	303	320	550	523	195	344	382	390	333	3340	488	406	499	384	126	382	170	373	409	3237	6577
Handicap	12	18	4	2	16	10	8	14	6		15	3	11	9	17	5	13	1	7
Par	4	4	5	5	3	4	4	4	4	37	5	4	5	4	3	4	3	4	4	36	73

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Course Details

Year Built 1990

Golf Season Year round

Architect Donald Steel (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes - "Lee Westwood Golf School"

Golf Simulator Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Indoor Practice Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.1

202 Reviews (202)

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slaw99

Played On 06/16/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

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slaw99

Played On 06/17/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Slow

Course overcrowded. Ridiculously slow paced round. What has happened to golf etiquette

Conditions Good

Value Average

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Poor

Amenities Average

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t1337298899

Played On 05/31/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Great course slow pace

Course is in great condition, fast greens & immaculate fairways. Only thing that let it down was the consistent slow play at one point there was 3 groups on one hole back to back.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Good

Photo submitted by t1337298899 on 05/31/2021

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Markevanson

Played On 05/16/2021

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Superb Condition

Played a 3 ball today ,on the Championship course in just over 3 1/2 hours,course in excellent condition .The greens were superb.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u314161553411

Played On 05/15/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t2081037196

Played On 05/14/2021

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent Course, good test

Great Course, real test, lovely quiet sunny Friday evening, perfect except for my golf!

Buggy Hire at ££35 in comparison to the good value green fees is the only thing that lets it down, bit of a rip off really but we had a great time.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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t1565418305

Played On 05/14/2021

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Pace Good

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u000003634878

Played On 05/12/2021

Reviews 15

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Outstanding conditions!

Credit to all the hardworking green keepers at this magnificent course. Acknowledged a couple today, during my round, who were polite, courteous and aware of our presence whilst carrying out their course improving tasks.

Definitely a recommended place to play for any golfer who thinks they can 'play.

Impeccable conditions and true testing greens made for a memorable round today for my 3 chums and I.

Looking forward to the next visit.

Feel free to entice me back, Portal Championship, with any too good to pass by offers.

Cheers

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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t499106393

Played On 05/07/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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antmcg

Played On 05/01/2021

Reviews 1

Plays Once every three months

4.0

First Time Playing

Great Value

A thoroughly enjoyable and challenging golf course. The greens were in great condition, very receptive. The views across Cheshire from some of the holes are stunning, some really interesting holes as well. It was great value for money as well. Look forward to when you can have a beer after the round!

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

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rrenno70

Played On 04/28/2021

Reviews 9

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Very nice course

We found tee boxes and greens in very good condition and the course has some really good challenging holes, especially when the wind blows, great afternoon of golf with pace of play excellent.

Would definitely play again or do a 1 night stay and play the Premier course also.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t1958463589

Played On 04/28/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Average

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

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u314161477178

Played On 04/25/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once every three months

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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t312495515

Played On 04/25/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Comment

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t1565418305

Played On 04/24/2021

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

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topcatat377a

Played On 04/20/2021

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

Difficulty Fairly Easy

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t1602365668

Played On 04/19/2021

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

enjoyable round

Played here a few times before, a long challenging course, but enjoyable. Some of the tee boxes were a bit scruffy and need improving. Fairways were well cut, but like a little less semi rough, as it was difficult to find your ball sometimes if it wondered of the fairway. Greens were good but a slow for my liking. Staff were great, stopped at the halfway house for a burger and beer. After the round sat outside in the gardens for another beer and snack. Look forward to playing again

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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Tim1990

Played On 04/19/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

u5485617

Played On 04/11/2021

Reviews 5

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

t157436098

Played On 04/07/2021

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Walked

Great course

Amazing greens, well designed course, long but not too many hazards or rough.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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FAQ

What is the address of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course is located at Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0DJ, United Kingdom.

Is Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course open to the public?

Yes, Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course is open to the public.

What year did Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course open?

Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course was built in 1990.

Who designed Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course?

Donald Steel (1990) is the architect of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course.

What is the par of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course

The par of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course is 73.

What is the length of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course

The length of Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course is 7037 yards.

What are the course conditions at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa - Championship Course are great.

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