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4.7
109 Reviews (109)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
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3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
97.6%
Recommend this course
106 out of 109 reviews
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4.8
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 4 reviews
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4.8
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 70
Length 6006 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1917
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1917)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro, JCB
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.7
109 Reviews (109)
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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition and beautiful views

First time at Nelson. Staff very welcoming. Course in fabulous condition for time of year with all greens in play and true. Preferred lies but no mats. Good course for the mid handicapper as plenty of width and not particularly long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course Closed due to snow, unable to contact GolfNow

As said in the title, unfortunately the course was closed on the day we're supposed to play. I'm still giving it 5* due to the very friendly and helpful member of staff there who rung me the day before to give us warning that the course may well be closed due to snow and the forecast looking like it wouldn't clear before our round. However, as I attempted to contact GolfNow to cancel the booking (which clearly states refunds are available either 24hrs in advance or if the course is closed due to weather) I found this impossible.

The "Request Cancellation" option simply said "not available", presumably because it was within the 24hr cancellation period, however I have had no way of telling them that the course was closed on the day. So 5* for the course for being professional and helpful, but 0* for GolfNow for being impossible to contact regarding the refund.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Although off mats or the side of the fairway it didn’t take anything away from what a nice course this is, will definitely be back in the summertime

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nelson GC

Great course,played Nelson GC quiet a few times and it nvr disappoints,always in good condition even though the winter,took a mate there for the first time and he loved it will definitely be back nxt spring/summer.

Conditions Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cracking course

Played end of October and the greens, fairways and tee boxes were a credit to the maintenance staff. Excellent views on the course and some really interesting greens with different shapes and tiers throughout the course. Only grumble was that there was no hot food with our drink after out round but cant complain at all for £13/person online. Excellent value and a cracking course. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have played this course a couple of times before and has never disappointed very good layout with a nice variety of holes with lovely scenery and excellent condition for October.clubhouse is very friendly with very good prices recommend this course to anyone as it is great value for money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

A cracking little course

A little quirky in places with blind shots and typical McKenzie sloping / tiered greens. Nice views from some of the elevated parts of the course. The course was well presented, in good condition and is a decent test of golf, especially if the wind is up, despite being fairly short.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic greens

First time playing this course, the greens were in excellent condition and ran very true. The course is a bit condensed with several tee boxes right next to greens and several blind shots making it tricky to know if it was clear to play but still an enjoyable round.

The Par 3s are excellent, framed really well

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An absolute beaut!

First time playing this course but will definitely be back. Course in great condition with some challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, lovely greens and fairways. Very good value for money. We played on a hot sunny day so the hot weather did zap all the energy and our cold drinks became warm despite being in the freezer pack in my bag and there was no where we could replenish our drinks so we were a little thirsty at the end. So make sure you take enough fluids and ice packs if you can. A lovely course though and we’ll worth a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great visit

This course is really good , good layout , some great holes , quirky and interesting is how I'd describe it. It's not long but long enough to keep you interested . Theres no long walks from green to tee and apart from 2 steep hills it's not a difficult walk . The condition of the course was great and very tidy . Good greens with plenty of slopes .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Forgiving course that is playable for higher handicap like me or the more accomplished golfer. Very friendly pro shop and in the clubhouse afterwards.

Just go and play it, you won't be disappointed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Could not believe how great the course was for just out of winter, the greens so smooth and a nice pace, well looked after course and some great hole’s couldn’t find fault in anything today. Can’t wait to play it in the summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nelson

Course in great condition for the time of year some work being carried out but no problems

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thoroughly enjoyable course

Had a really enjoyable winter round, the course was in very good order, being on a hill it drains well. Every hole is unique, the course is challenging but sensible designed so that high handicap golfers can enjoy their round. Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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