Staining Lodge Golf Course

Course in terrible condition, Tees, Fairways and greens.

Slow play was horrific and I walked off after 4 holes.

I recently had the unfortunate experience of playing at Staining Lodge Golf Course, and I must say it was a disappointing outing. This course is more of a pay-and-play council facility, and it was evident that it caters primarily to beginner golfers. Unfortunately, this resulted in an excessively slow pace of play.

We waited an excruciating 20 minutes at the third par 3 because the group in front, having already completed the hole, decided to chip and putt on the green multiple times. It was frustrating to see them hold up play while we were all waiting.

Additionally, the condition of the course left much to be desired. The tee boxes were uneven and poorly maintained, which detracted from the overall experience. On the first hole, the fairway was littered with balls from the driving range, making it dangerous as stray balls were frequently coming down.

For £100 for two players and a buggy, I expected a much better experience. It felt like a waste of both a day and money, and I genuinely question where all the positive reviews are coming from.

To top it off, when we returned to the golf shop after our round, it was closed. We had to call for assistance, and a staff member from the restaurant came to help. Unfortunately, he had no solutions or offers to address our concerns about the golf or buggy fees.

Overall, I would not recommend Staining Lodge Golf Course unless you are looking for a very casual round with no expectations of quality. Save your money and time for a better-maintained course.

The course is really good and became awesome after the rain for 2 days, I would highly recommend the course. I know it’s a bit expensive but worth it 👍👍🙏

The course is one of the best I’ve known in the area, very well maintained. The greens are very clean and well maintained too and because of the weather they are a bit fast. 19th hole is a very spacious and well built with outdoor sitting areas 👍👍

Fairways, greens, tee boxes 10/10. Spent money on drainage issues which has held them back through the years but honestly in contention to be one of the best courses around, hope they keep it up

It has been, probably, around 12 months since I last played Stainings course and was pleasantly surprised. Both by the state of the course and the slight changes they have made.

The course ground was extremely firm, considering the resent weather. Also, the new pathways to certain tees. All made for. a very enjoyable afternoon.

In all the course layout is good. They’ve clearly done some great work on the drainage. The fairways weren’t churned up this winter. Still don’t think it’s buggy weather though. The problem for me is the greens. They seem to be doing some work but the ball bounces around on them like crazy. Just aim at the hole. I think the price is bonkers as well. Not to mention any names, but for the same money you can play much better courses. The practice facilities are great.

Best course in Blackpool area , I have been to others but not as good as this one, the course is well maintained , greens are very good the course is dry compared with the weather being like this at this time. I hardly get my trousers dirty to be honest unless it’s a rainy day of course. Overall Great value for money 👍👍🙏🙏

One of the best course in Blackpool area, mostly dry area even in this weather I would recommend golfers to go here, you can do a quick warmup on the driving range 75 balls for £6.50 then to the start tee box😊😊

Enjoyed a 4 ball with friends and thoroughly enjoyed the morning round. Some slow play from group in front but apart from that, for november the course was great.

Just played here last week. Staff extremely helpful and course in great condition will definitely play again thank you to the club a great day

Despite very wet weather the day before, the course was in excellent condition. The greens were fast and the course was generally very good. Only the very windy conditions spoilt the round.

Course in great condition. Lots of greenkeepers working on the course to keep it in top condition. . Tees and fairways excellent, greens fast, true and really nice. Will play there again.