Darwen Golf Club
Duddon Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0LB United Kingdom
Established in 1893 Darwen Golf Club has now become recognised as probably one of the best courses in the area, yet still remaining one of the most challenging in the North West, with a course par of 71 and 6354 yards of drifting lifts and drops. The front nine is a jewel by any standards and has many water features, which in summer abound with lilies and aquatic plants, the ponds are also well stocked with Koi Carp, which can be seen basking near the surface during the warm summer months.
Whilst undulating, the front nine is in more of a parkland setting and is a pleasure to play, not too demanding but still challenging. The back nine is the more undulating and moorland of the two halves, with some challenging holes for all levels of golfer. The views from the higher levels of the back nine are breathtaking with the Ribble Estuary, Blackpool Tower and the Big One, easily visible on most days, with the Welsh Mountains and Pennine Chain also visible on clear days.
The surrounding countryside is beautiful, with Darwen Tower built in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, dominating the landscape and visible wherever you are on the course.Book a Tee Time
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Club Information
Darwen Golf Club is .Tel: 01254 701287
Website: http://www.darwengolfclub.com/
Golf Pro: W Lennon | Tel: 01254 776370
Contact/Secretary: J Kenyon
Facilities: Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
Location: M65 Conveniently located 5 minutes from junction 4 of the M65 after exiting the motorway follow the signs for Darwen going through 1 set of traffic lights. Straight through a mini roundabout and another set of traffic lights, immediately turning right into Lynwood Av. Follow the road up immediately turning left after the school on to Duddon Avenue and proceed to follow the road to the top. From Bolton Proceed straight through Darwen town centre and follow the road passing the co-op on the left. Shortly after turn left onto Lynwood Av then follow the road up immediately turning left after the school on to Duddon Avenue and proceed to follow the road to the top.
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I think most people have now established that Darwen is a very hilly course. If not....
DARWEN IS A VERY HILLY COURSE.
However, it is a very beautiful course.
The greens are superb. Very true and smooth and are a joy to play. The views out over the Lancashire hills are as good as any you will see in the UK and the course is rewarding if you manage it properly.
The front 9 are by fair easier than the back 9 - which, if you are having a bad day [or its windy] can punish you mentally and physically. A couple of holes are a real test of endurance and you should consider this if you are not as mobile as you once were. Its a test of fitness and stamina - but ultimately, the best courses often are.
Highly recommended.
DARWEN IS A VERY HILLY COURSE.
However, it is a very beautiful course.
The greens are superb. Very true and smooth and are a joy to play. The views out over the Lancashire hills are as good as any you will see in the UK and the course is rewarding if you manage it properly.
The front 9 are by fair easier than the back 9 - which, if you are having a bad day [or its windy] can punish you mentally and physically. A couple of holes are a real test of endurance and you should consider this if you are not as mobile as you once were. Its a test of fitness and stamina - but ultimately, the best courses often are.
Highly recommended.
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Andy Ron May 24 2012
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Very hilly. Two very long par 5's that your happy to reach in 5! Wide range of hazzards with accending and desending gradients to contend with. Some of the holes fairways are at an angle which force the ball down hill. This just means the tee shot needs to be accurate. Easy to navigate with clear sign posting. Very nice views of the country side from the tees and holes at the top end of the course.
(Round played: 20-Apr-2012 - Score: 106 Handicap: )
(Round played: 20-Apr-2012 - Score: 106 Handicap: )
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Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Peter Son Apr 20 2012
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very tuff
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Allan Hon Apr 14 2011
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Front 9 park land & back 9 heath land ! Very Hilly & tends to roll to the left (but always towards the tower !). You need to shoot a good front 9 to come off with a decent score because it gets harder & hillier & windier round the back 9. Great fun & generally very friendly !
The Course Facilities/Service Value for Money Overall RatingRated 4/5
by Stephen Oon Oct 19 2007
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Darwen | White | 71 | 71 | 6354 | ||
| Darwen | yellow | 71 | 71 | 6070 | ||
| Darwen | Yellow | 71 | 71 | 6046 | ||
| Darwen | Red | 72 | 72 | 5396 | ||
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Nearby
| Pleasington Golf Club | 2.61 miles |
| Oak Royal Golf & Country Club | 2.66 miles |
| Blackburn Golf Club | 3.46 miles |
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