Darwen Golf Club
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Darwen Golf Club, Lancashire is an 18 hole, par 71 (6354 yard), private, moorland golf course established in 1893.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6354 yards | Private | Moorland
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Address: Duddon Avenue, Darwen, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB3 0LB United Kingdom
Tel: 01254 701287
Golf Pro: W Lennon | Tel: 01254 776370
Website: http://www.darwengolfclub.com/
Golf Club Facilities
Golf Shop
Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Midweek Guide: £25.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £25.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.07
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 49 reviews)
5 star
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HIGHLY RATED
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Andy W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2018
Superb
A superb course & in great conditionSome great views, apparently! I played in misty rain, so you couldn't even see Darwen Tower!! A fantastic challenge with some really interesting holes
(Round played: Oct 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13.7)
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Stuart G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2017
Tough track but worth it.
Played in an open event here. lovely but tough course. nice and open course with next to no bunkers. greens were exceptional even after days of constant rain. tough back 9 as mostly all uphill. electric trolley is recommended. nice food too.(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.7)
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Stuart H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2017
Not for the faint hearted
Great course and some lovely views on a clear day. A course that will keep you fit and get your blood pumping, overall a good courseReviewer Rating
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Mark P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 26 2017
Only 9 holes were open due to the weather. The course has wide fairways and the greens are in really good condition. The course is quite steep in places which highlighted how unfit I am (my fault, not the course). I had a very enjoyable time there and will most certainly be going back when I can tackle all 18 holes. Well worth a visit.
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2016
Played this course for first time after reading and hearing mixed reviews so I thought I would give it a go and make up my own mind. Friendly welcome in club shop. Course in reasonable condition for beginning of November, greens a bit woolly and slow but had just been scarified and top dressed. Quite hilly in places especially back 9. Some good holes though like the 5th
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Martin W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2016
Great course with scenic views over the tower, Pendleton Hill and the coast - bit hilly in parts but worth it. Couple of silly holes spoilt my round but will play it again.
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 105 Handicap: 21)
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Rob Neild rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 16 2016
A course with real character - you will not be disappointed. Front nine provides some lovely parkland golf with the back nine presenting true moorland golf with a bracing walk on two holes thrown in! Lovely scenery. Certainly a game of two halves, especially if the wind is blowing. Friendly and welcoming members.
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Ian P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2014
Quite easily one of the highest courses I`ve played. Tricky course especially with the wind blowing, difficult to hit fairways as they always roll away. Greens in fantastic condition.Very good test for any level of golfer.
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.3)
(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.3)
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Sam, Belthorn. rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2013
Clubhouse & locker room recently refurbished, extremely friendly folk & a great course in superb condition. Fairways in great condition & the greens have gentle slopes & borrows that can be challenging, great fun.
As previously stated parts of the course can be physical especially the back 9 when you start to tire. Magnificent views at the top of the course all the way to Heysham.
As previously stated parts of the course can be physical especially the back 9 when you start to tire. Magnificent views at the top of the course all the way to Heysham.
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Andy R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2012
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.
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Peter S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2012
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: Apr 2012 - Score: 106 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2012 - Score: 106 Handicap: )
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Allan H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2011
very tuff
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Stephen O rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2007
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 !
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Chris B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2022
Nice course worth playing
Second time playing Darwen, this time in one of their open events. Friendly welcome in clubhouse & pro shop. Small putting green outside clubhouse. Course in good condition, greens a little slow but it is open to elements so would be very tricky if greens were quicker. Good variety of holes, nice par 3s especially 16th "postage stamp" where you could hit anything from 9 iron to rescue depending on wind direction/speed. Not for faint hearted as a few hills to negotiate but worth it for the views.Reviewer Rating
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John L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2023
The ground person should be congratulated on the quality of the course these are the best greens I've played on this years.
These will only be better come the summer months it will be one hell of a challenge on dry greens.
Fairways just as good as the greens.
We never used the facilities hence no score and reflect any other reason than that course 12 out of 10.
These will only be better come the summer months it will be one hell of a challenge on dry greens.
Fairways just as good as the greens.
We never used the facilities hence no score and reflect any other reason than that course 12 out of 10.
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