Styal Golf Club - 9-hole Academy Course

I have played on this par 3 academy course on a number of occasions as I felt it was a good place to build my confidence and work on my short game. On the 3rd hole the players in front were finishing up on the green when I teed off. I have never reached the green before so I thought it was safe to do so but admittedly the ball raced onto the green before the people had moved off. My partner who was helping me and not playing shouted fore. We walked up to the green and my partner apologised to the coach who was conducting a lesson with some young players. My partner explained we were sorry and that I had never reached a green before, let alone the longest one on the course. The coach didn’t accept our numerous apologies. My partner then turned away and said he didn’t want to argue about it. The coach then swore at him. The situation escalated with the coach then threatening us with that he’ll make sure we never play the course again and do we know who he is? I then carried on with finishing the 3rd hole and then skipping the fourth to go the fifth to create distance between us and the coach and also because he would let us play through. Once setting up at the fifth tee he then stormed over asking do I expect him to wait behind me (he had two beginners with him so I definitely wasn’t going to hold him or his students up). I told him to go away then he told me to shut up. I told my partner the round was ruined and i just didn’t want to continue with him around. I went to the club to inform the manager that I had walked off after 3 holes after being abused by his staff member. He couldn’t of looked less interested and said he wasn’t going to take sides. No apology for the abuse or that I had to cut my round early. The hour round trip definitely wasn’t worth it. A massive lack of customer service and basic human empathy. I was visibly upset and he couldn’t of cared less. I’m hoping I never have an experience like this again at a golf course.

Great day out, nice little par 3 parkland course. Fast greens and well thought out holes. Would like to see proper T boxes for warm weather use instead of the mats. Fairways need a little better looking after and they would be perfect.

Food and drink in the " Clubhaus " were competitively priced and the food was enjoyable.

All in all a great Easter Sunday knock.

Great course, challenging, enough bunkers and interesting holes. Course is in good condition I’ll play there re again soon.

Fantastic Par 3 course of 9 holes, just perfect for honing in on your mid irons and wedge play. Greens in great condition. Throughly enjoyed it. Will definitely play the course again, maybe before a full round

Easy to book, lovely course, great cafe, friendly people

My wife has only recently taken up golf, so this course is very handy for practicing. Thankfully we had the course to ourselves on this occasion. Unfortunately the underfoot conditions were atrocious - the course was waterlogged which made for very unpleasant play and messy kit and clothes at the end ! We should not have been allowed to play.

Really enjoyable par 3 course with holes 110 yards - 165 yards so a good test. Great for new starters and those wanting to hone in their short - mid iron game.

A well kept par 3 course. Greens are in an excellent condition. Slightly difficult finding the 4th Hole as the map wasn’t very clear. Overall an lovely small course.

Played a great 9 holes and got to play with a couple of members for a few holes. Will be back there very soon and regularly!

Went round with my wife it was pouring but course still in good condition would recommend for a fun round or beginning golf