Staining Lodge Golf Course

First time playing here, great time on the course, friendly members and staff. After the 9th we went to the golf shop to stock up on drinks and change buggy as our battery was low. Door was unlocked but no staff around waited 15 minutes after ringing the bell 4 times. Ended up having to take the cart of someone else who just finished and was waiting to hand the key back. They'd been waiting even longer than what we did. Other than being thirsty great day.

Had a tee time for 17:08, play this course often enough and usually love playing it. Gentleman at the reception told me #7 was not to be played due to waterlogged areas. Well 6,7,11,12 and 14 were all pretty much underwater on the fairways and around the greens. Left frustrated that it was able to book under the condition, and the fact the gentleman at the reception told me it was only #7. A complete waste of money. I would like a refund. Close the course please so no one has to deal with this.

We have played the course regularly over the last couple of years. It’s a good challenge for all levels. Due to the great weather at the moment it’s more popular this year and so it is wise to book early if possible. The rates have increased so choose your times carefully if price is a consideration. Like most courses it is very dry at the moment so big drives are on offer. The greens do need some rain and work due to the hot weather. Great bar food and patio area to enjoy afterwards. Enjoy yourselves.

Really enjoyed playing the course, there just isn’t enough space between each tee off times, so a big build up to groups slowed down play.

Good course but if I’m being picky it could do with some markets and bells as there’s a few blind shots from the tee but that’s really being picky!

Lovely course for this time of year. A little wet underfoot, but expected. Very forgiving course, wide fairways, perfect for those starting out in golf.

Amazing condition considering the time of year. Fast even greens.

Very dry and well kept greens/ fairways

Very pleasing day

I live local to this golf course and during winter season over the past couple of years I’d opt to play elsewhere as the conditions were better than Staining’s. After being away from golf for some time I have booked a tee time at Staining and was pleasantly surprised on its improvements, the course conditions has vastly improved, the fairways have firmed up and are withstanding continuous play throughout the week, the greens are always firm and considerably fast. The deep rough in areas can still be a bit soft under foot but that’s understandable for the time of year. I would consider it to be the best in the area for its price range, compared to other similarly priced courses. I will be happy to play here again in the future over close by courses as I feel this course has now excelled passed it’s rival courses.

Friendly and helpful staff, course was incredibly dry considering all the rain we’ve had lately, will more than likely play here all winter if I can

I have visited this course a few times and love it. Great staff and course in great condition. Nice driving range too.

The course is very well looked after, nice wide forgiving fairways and greens that roll true. Even though we'd recently had a good bit of rain the course looked to have drained very well. Only problem we had is one of our buggies broke down on the fourth hole. It was replaced by the man from the pro shop, but he gave us an electric buggy with only half charge which only lasted us until the 14th hole.