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4.5
106 Reviews (106)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
95.8%
Recommend this course
103 out of 106 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6689 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.3
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Waterton Park Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect Simon Gidman (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 30
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Delta, Mastercard
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant, Halfway House

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.5
106 Reviews (106)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

A nice course, some interesting holes, can be challenging in places. The course layout is very good, some very steep hills in places so if you struggle walking get a buggy.

Really enjoyed the round, the course was in very good condition and the greens were great.

The only downside was the pace of play stuck behind a four ball that were at snail pace, and completely oblivious to our two ball, we had to ask eventually if we could play through, which they let us albeit not very happily!!

But I would definatley play the course again and a nice bacon sandwich at the halfway house!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course with well needed half way house as front 9 is challenging and hilly. Great views and the course conditions were good, greens are in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good variety of holes

Played on a Sunday afternoon so was relatively quiet, most of the course was in good condition. Probably only the tee boxes letting it down. Good variety of hole layout. Would play again when on a deal.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

I’m confused with all the good ratings

Tees were awful

Ever single fairway was on a slope so it punished a good shot & you never get a flat stance

Front 9 greens had been spiked so again awful back nine better but like I’ve read in another review very inconsistent

So overall very disappointing especially for £45

I’ve played way better for £15

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

It's only my second time to Waterton Park but I have been extremely impressed both times. The course was in lovely condition (especially considering the heavy rain earlier in the day), and is clearly looked after and cared for. Greens were smooth and quick enough, everything else manicured nicely too. Would recommend to anybody.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sunny day at Waterton Park. Wakefield.

Excellent parking facilities very professional clubhouse staff and Pro shop teeoff time on point! I was paired with a member actually young person and another visitor.

We played a three ball at a wonderful pace. Everyone was very courteous on the course and welcome to each other. The course played really well. Greens are fast well maintained fairways are cut clearly defined rough fine and fair.

Spoke to few members during the round all very charming people very welcoming and a thoroughly enjoyable 18 holes and will be playing again soon!

Thanks guys really appreciate it. Warm bar hospitality and locker facilities..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Quality course

Very good course in good condition. Some punishing gradients particularly on holes 2 and 3 but some interesting holes that make you think.

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

Gem

Fantastic course - very well kept beautiful grounds and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t played here before

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course I’ve personally played

The course is spread out over a beautiful scenic area wildlife and stunning views on some hikes quite hilly in places so hard slog with a push trolley but so enjoyable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

The best place I have played in my limited time playing agreed but can’t think of a course that can beat this course fit value etc

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

What an amazing course - But let down massively !!

This course, it's environment really ticks all the boxes. Amazing area of natural beauty (worlds first nature reserve) and in general a layout that really makes the most of the views and landscape. Charles Waterton would be proud of what has been created on his land. Some holes not so well thought-out but overall WOW this really has the potential of being one of them great courses that you have to play. Especially the back 9 with the views of the lake.

However, if you really like golf stay away as I played really well yesterday and from tee to green I was on fire. As soon as I got the ball onto the green I was so disappointed. Greens were bumpy, lumpy, woolly and it was like playing at a seaside pitch and putt. Even with 3ft putts there was no consistent roll and like a lottery when you got within 10ft. You play golf for the dream shots and the chances to score well but you will never score well on greens like that! Played the day before at Wakefield Golf club and if Waterton Park had those greens then this place would rival some of the best courses in the UK. I will deffo play again but please sort a fundamental part of golf out and at least have a consistent roll on your greens or it's pointless playing. Charles will be turning in his grave.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This was my first time playing this course and I’ve waited a long time to play here.

A lot of people have said it’s one of the best around here and it definitely didn’t disappoint at all.

After a patchy start I got my eye in again and played some of my best golf this year ( sorry for blowing my own trumpet)

Some of the holes are stunning especially a few of the par 3’s.

The tees and greens were all in fantastic condition, fairways were fast but in great condition too.

Everything about this course is fantastic and I will be definitely going back here before the bad weather kicks in.

This is definitely the best course I’ve played this year and I play different courses at least 3 times a week.

I haven’t got anything negative to say about this place apart from the fox on the 16th fairway who ate my last cereal bar and then took off.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent

Only issue was we had built a lovely gap following the group in front, no one behind us and members jumped onto the back 9 behind us, instantly putting pressure on us other than that, lovely

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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